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Highway 5A closure south of Kamloops could last weeks, TNRD says
The closure of Highway 5A because of flooding at Stump Lake could last well beyond this week, according to the Thompson Nicola Regional District. TNRD emergency program coordinator Kevin Skrepnek says...
May 05, 2020
Sicamous creates economic stimulus fund for local tourism industry
The tourist hot spot of Sicamous will be creating an economic stimulus fund for businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The District will be allocating up to $40,000 for that fund, paid for with...
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COVID-19 cancels bus service expansion that was planned in Kamloops
An expansion to BC Transit service in Kamloops is in limbo because of the pandemic. The expansion of 4,500 hours, which was supposed to start in September, would've cost Kamloops taxpayers $82,000 thi...
May 05, 2020
UPDATE: Flooding closes Highway 5A at Stump Lake until at least Friday
Highway 5A has been closed between Kamloops and Merritt because of flooding at Stump Lake. DriveBC reported the closure just before 1 p.m. In the meantime, travellers are being asked to use the Coquih...
May 04, 2020
B.C. provincial health officer hoping people will avoid non-essential travel over May long weekend
There was not a spike in COVID-19 cases related to non-essential travel over Easter long weekend, according to B.C.'s Provincial Health Officer. Doctor Bonnie Henry was asked during yesterday's media ...
May 04, 2020
Update: BC Transit to start collecting fares again on June 1
BC Transit buses in Kamloops and elsewhere will start collecting fares again on June 1, as the Crown corporation brings in a new safety feature for drivers. It says it will be installing vinyl panels ...
May 04, 2020
Transportation Minister hopes highway projects east of Kamloops won't be disrupted by pandemic
B.C.'s Transportation Minister hopes we can build our way out of the economic woes caused by COVID-19. Claire Trevena says the government is looking forward to working on three separate Trans-Canada H...
May 03, 2020
BC Notaries Association says now is as good a time as ever to get legal affairs in order
The BC Notaries Association is encouraging people to make sure their legal affairs are in order during this pandemic. Speaking on NL Newsday, president Dan Boisvert says member notaries are fielding m...
May 03, 2020
B.C.'s top doctor still concerned of impact from COVID-19 outbreak at Kearl Lake; province updates case count
B.C.'s Provincial Health Officer is continuing to urge people to self-isolate if they have recently come home from the Kearl Lake oil sands project north of Fort McMurray. Dr. Bonnie Henry says tracki...
May 02, 2020
Cold front expected to bring gusting winds in Kamloops, 5-10 cm of snow on Coquihalla tonight
A cold front is expected to bring unseasonable May weather to Kamloops and the southern Interior this evening. Environment Canada is forecasting winds in Kamloops, and across the South Thompson, gusti...
May 02, 2020
