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Savona residents eligible for Disaster Financial Assistance
The BC government says residents in Savona who were impacted by a flood over the Canada Day long weekend are now eligible for Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA). It comes after the Thompson Nicola Re...
Jul 16, 2024 Flood damage in Savona caused by the thunderstorm on June 30. (Photo submitted)
Alberta, B.C. toast wine deal after tiff over taxing direct sales to consumers
The Alberta-British Columbia wine fight appears to be coming to an end. The premiers of both provinces announced Tuesday a one-year deal to again allow Albertans to directly order wine from more than ...
Jul 16, 2024
As meal program begins, ASK Wellness says temporary cooling centre has been busy
The ASK Wellness Society says its cooling centre on Tranquille Road has been well used since it opened last week. CEO Bob Hughes says they were close to capacity every day of last week, as people look...
Jul 16, 2024 ASK Wellness' main Kamloops office at 433 Tranquille Road. (Photo via ASK Wellness)
Cooks Ferry Indian Band issues evacuation order due to lightning caused fire
UPDATE 4 p.m. - The Cooks Ferry Indian Band has issued an evacuation order for one of its reserves near Spences Bridge because of the Shetland Creek wildfire, which has grown to 285 hectares in size. ...
Jul 16, 2024 The Shetland Creek wildfire located about 7.5 km north of Spences Bridge. (Photo via BC Wildfire Service)
Large beverage garden to return for 2024 Kamloops Ribfest
Organizers of the Kamloops Ribfest say the larger, gated area of Riverside Park that was licensed for alcohol will be returning this August. Rotary spokesperson Bryce Herman says that new addition las...
Jul 16, 2024 The Kamloops RibFest at Riverside Park. (Photo via Kamloops RibFest)
Firefighting crews from Australia and New Zealand on the way to help B.C. fire fight
Outside help is arriving to battle British Columbia wildfires that authorities expect to flare this week, with Australian and New Zealand firefighters on the way and crews and aircraft from other prov...
Jul 15, 2024
Single-use plastic bags banned as next round of B.C. plastic regulations kicks in
Plastic shopping bags and other single-use products are no longer available at British Columbia stores as the government implements the latest step in its plan to phaseout certain plastic items and ke...
Jul 15, 2024
Hamer-Jackson to seek second term as mayor; targets Build Kamloops, NL host in fiery news conference
Reid Hamer-Jackson brought the media and a number of supporters together Monday morning to announce that he is staying on as Mayor of Kamloops, and that he plans to seek a second term in office. Hamer...
Jul 15, 2024
Kamloops extending free swims, offering free skating during ongoing heat wave
The City of Kamloops is extending the free swims offered at city-run pools so residents can beat the heat. It comes as the heat warning - which was issued last Friday, July 5 - remains in place with t...
Jul 13, 2024 Photo via City of Kamloops
Clearwater ER to close for 13 hours this Sunday
The Clearwater-area will be without emergency room access for 13 hours this Sunday because of a lack of nurses. Interior Health says the emergency department at the Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital - wh...
Jul 13, 2024 Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital in Clearwater/via Interior Health
