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BC breaks another record with 175 overdose deaths in June; three in Kamloops
Another grim milestone for overdose deaths in British Columbia in the month of June. The BC Coroners Service says there were another 175 people who died, four more than the previous record of 171 set ...
Jul 16, 2020
WildSafeBC advises how to prevent rattlesnake encounters, after Kamloops woman gets bit at Cooney Bay
After a woman was bit by a rattlesnake in Kamloops yesterday, at Cooney Bay, WildSafeBC is offering advice. Coordinator Vanessa Isnardy says rattlesnakes aren't interested in biting humans, and say th...
Jul 16, 2020
Four people taken to hospital after six-vehicle crash on Highway 1 near Sicamous
Police are saying it's lucky that no one was killed after a crash involving six vehicles near Sicamous last night, which included two semi-trucks. The wreckage happened at about 6:30 p.m. last night a...
Jul 16, 2020
City to reopen boat launches once again as water levels recede
Its good news if you're a boater as the city will reopen the boat launches at Pioneer Park, McArthur Island, and Thompson Drive tomorrow morning, July 17. Utility Services Manager Greg Wightman says i...
Jul 16, 2020 The McArthur Island boat launch in Kamloops
Ashcroft mayor says the new $8-million water treatment plant is working as expected
The Mayor of Ashcroft says the village's new $8-million water treatment plant has been working as expected, in its first major test since being installed last November. Barbara Roden says in years pas...
Jul 15, 2020
Councillors show concern with CN Rail's lack of awareness to rail crossing issues in Rayleigh
A CN Rail spokesperson tells Kamloops councillors she is unaware of a years-long concern in Rayleigh of trains blocking both crossings. Mayor Ken Christian says that neighborhood becomes isolated when...
Jul 15, 2020
WildSafeBC says keep your dogs leashed after Aberdeen coyote attack
A recent attack on a woman walking her dogs by a group of coyotes is a reminder there are wild animals within city limits and we should act accordingly. Over the weekend the Kamloops woman was walking...
Jul 15, 2020
Plan for new Edinburgh Heights neighborhood in Aberdeen approved
A new neighborhood in the southwest corner of the city will go ahead, after Kamloops council approved amendments to the Aberdeen neighborhood plan yesterday. Edinburgh Heights will be built over the n...
Jul 15, 2020
Rezoning being considered for motel properties on Columbia Street
A stretch of motels on Columbia Street in Sahali could soon be allowed to redevelop. Kamloops staff are considering asking to re-zone Columbia Street properties between McGill Road and Pemberton Terra...
Jul 14, 2020
Update: Wildfire north of Cinnamon Ridge compost facility being held at 3.5 hectares
(Photo: Nathan Ritchie) UPDATED: The BC Wildfire Service says the Mara Hill wildfire is currently being held at 3.5 hectares. It's burning north of the Cinnamon Ridge compost facility, and the BCWS sa...
Jul 14, 2020
