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Wildfire near Savona now mapped at 200 hectares; crews planning controlled burns
The Sabiston Creek wildfire just west of Savona is now mapped at 200 hectares, according to the BC Wildfire Service. Officials say the new estimate - double the previous size of 100 hectares - is a re...
Jun 06, 2019
Record setting dry spring across much of B.C. including Thompson-Okanagan valleys
It was one of the driest springs on record for much of the Thompson and Okanagan valleys, according to data from Environment Canada. During the months of March, April, and May, Kamloops recorded just ...
Jun 06, 2019
Updated: Snow expected on Kamloops-area mountain highways tonight
We may be nearly into summer and well into wildfire season, but forecasters are calling for snow on mountain highways overnight tonight. Environment Canada has a special weather statement in place for...
Jun 06, 2019
Ebus announces plans to add two new bus routes to service Kamloops
Ebus has applied for approval to add two new routes that would both benefit Kamloops. The first route will head towards Kelowna adding service to Chase, Sorrento, Salmon Arm, Enderby, and Armstrong. D...
Jun 06, 2019
Transportation Minister says ride-sharing will "absolutely" be ready this fall in B.C.
B.C.'s Minister of Transportation says ride sharing is still on track to be ready this fall. Claire Trevena was asked for an update on the service while speaking north of Kamloops. "Absolutely. We're ...
Jun 06, 2019
TNRD film commission hoping to improve film training options in Kamloops area
The Thompson-Nicola Regional District's film commissioner recognizes there is a lack of local options for film training. Vicci Weller says it would be ideal to have more training available in the Kaml...
Jun 06, 2019
Seniors care advocate says there's a province-wide pinch for care homes, particularly in Interior
The BC Care Providers Association says the province needs to be getting ready for a higher demand for long-term seniors care beds. Vice president of public affairs Mike Klassen says there already is a...
Jun 06, 2019
Updated: Grassfire near Savona still estimated at 100 hectares; 33 personnel responding today
June 6, 9:45 a.m. - The wildfire burning west of Savona is still estimated at 100 hectares this morning, with 33 personnel responding today. Fire Information Officer Marla Catherall says the fire is s...
Jun 05, 2019
Canadian Taxpayers Federation claims $6.2 billion loss in federal revenue due to lack of pipeline capacity
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation claims the federal government has lost $6.2 billion between 2013 and 2018 due to a lack of pipeline capacity, during a stop in Kamloops today. Alberta Director Franco...
Jun 05, 2019
Clearwater Mayor has productive meeting with Forests Minister discussing future after Vavenby mill closure
The Mayor of Clearwater says he had a productive meeting with Forests Minister Doug Donaldson this morning in the aftermath of the Vavenby mill closure. Merlin Blackwell tells NL News the minister was...
Jun 05, 2019
