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The City of Kamloops has reopened applications for FireSmart home assessments, adding a new rebate program aimed at helping residents better protect their properties from wildfire risks. The 2026 program expands on existing incentives by offering homeowners financial support for a wider range of fire-resistant upgrades...

Building activity in Kamloops is off to a strong start in 2026, but officials say the headline numbers are being driven largely by a handful of major projects rather than broad-based growth. New figures from the City's Building Inspection Division show nearly $21.1 million in construction activity across 68 permits in ...

The Logan Lake Community Forest is marking a new chapter with a refreshed brand, a redesigned website, and a new film highlighting its work in the community. General Manager Randy Spyksma says the rebrand comes as the organization reflects on two decades of work-and looks to better tell its full story. "Community ...

The Merritt RCMP are warning local residents and business owners about an increase in fraudulent Canadian currency circulating in the city. The rise has been particularly noticeable with $50 and $100 bills. Police say the counterfeit notes are so realistic that many people are unknowingly accepting and using them in ev...

Thompson-Nicola Regional District directors have approved a series of increases to solid waste disposal fees, citing rising operational costs and a need to reduce reliance on property taxes. The changes will take effect April 1, 2026. Among the key adjustments, residents will see the cost of disposing bagged garbage do...

The province says it is stepping up wildfire readiness ahead of the 2026 season, with record firefighter recruitment, new training programs, and expanded firefighting resources across the province. The BC Wildfire Service is enhancing its ability to protect communities with increased staffing, specialized training, new...

The race to lead the Conservative Party of British Columbia is beginning to narrow, just as a new poll suggests Peter Milobar may be the party's strongest candidate to defeat the governing BC New Democratic Party in the next provincial election. Bruce Banman, the MLA for Abbotsford South, announced Sunday he is suspend...

City council in Kamloops has approved a new policy that will allow firefighters to stand down from certain residential fire alarm calls if the alarm is confirmed to be false before crews arrive. The measure was presented to council by Ken Uzeloc, the city's protective services director and fire chief, who said false al...