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Wildfire next to Coquihalla Highway just south of Kamloops has now been extinguished
A fire near the Coquihalla Highway that started yesterday has now been put out. It was burning next to the highway about 11 kilometres outside of Kamloops, near Inks Lake Road, and grew to 0.59 hectar...
Jun 24, 2021
City of Kamloops, social agencies working to help homeless people during ongoing heat wave
The City of Kamloops along with several social agencies in the city are working together to help people who are homeless cool off during this time of near record-breaking heat in the area. The Directo...
Jun 24, 2021
Sandman Centre to open as cooling centre during Kamloops heat wave
Starting tomorrow, the Sandman Centre concourse will be open to provide Kamloops and area residents relief from near record-breaking temperatures. Social, Housing, and Community Development Manager, C...
Jun 24, 2021 Public entrance to the Sandman Center in downtown Kamloops, which has previously been used as a cooling center during heat protocols/via Victor Kaisar
'Dangerous' heat warning issued for much of British Columbia
As expected, Environment Canada has issued "dangerous" heat warnings for most of British Columbia - including in the Kamloops area - as parts of the province brace for near-record high temperatures th...
Jun 23, 2021
Order of Catholic nuns agrees to enhance access to Kamloops residential school records
An order of Catholic nuns whose members taught at the Kamloops Indian Residential School says it has reached an agreement to make its private archival records accessible to Indigenous communities that...
Jun 23, 2021
Kamloops RCMP urge people to not leave kids in hot cars with temperatures set to spike this weekend
Kamloops Mounties are reminding people to not leave their kids in parked vehicles with temperatures poised to break the 40 C mark this weekend. In a statement, RCMP spokesperson Const. Crystal Evelyn ...
Jun 23, 2021
Part of Rivers Trail to close for repairs Thursday, after mess made by mischievous mammal
A pesky four-legged vandal has caused some damage along part of the Rivers Trail. City of Kamloops utility services manager Greg Wightman says the scene of the crime is in the 300-block of Schubert Dr...
Jun 23, 2021
As COVID restrictions ease, Venture Kamloops hoping government supports for businesses continue
The Executive Director of Venture Kamloops says even though COVID-19 restrictions are gradually being eased, it is important to ensure supports are there for businesses that need it. "Rather than try ...
Jun 23, 2021
UPDATE: Crews battling small wildfire near Inks Lake Road off of Coquihalla Highway
UPDATED: A new wildfire has been reported this afternoon south of Kamloops, next to the Coquihalla Highway. Kamloops Fire Rescue and the BC Wildfire Service were both called to the blaze at about 12:3...
Jun 23, 2021
District of Barriere implements total fire ban
The District of Barriere is under a total fire ban as of noon today, June 23. That means you won't be allowed any campfires or open burning at all within the boundaries of the District of Barriere. Ba...
Jun 23, 2021
