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Winter storm warning in place for Hwy 3 with 30-40 cm of snow expected. Environment Canada warns of possible damage as 'intense' storm approaches BC coast. Liberals to face third test in federal byelection in British Columbia next month. Okanagan Sun's near-perfect season comes to an end in agonizing defeat. ‘Near-zero visibility’: Fog ...
Another winter storm warning issued for Hwy 3, up to 40 cm of …
1 day ago · Winter storm warning’s back. Environment Canada is once again predicting a huge dump of snow along Hwy 3, between Paulson Summit and Kootenay Pass. As much as 50 centimetres of the white stuff is expected to accumulate, starting today and extending into Thursday night. Environment Canada said drivers should watch out for reduced visibility ...
‘Tremendously sad day’: Historic Kamloops bridge fire being …
Sep 19, 2024 · On Thursday, around 3:25 am, Kamloops and Tk’emlúps Rural RCMP officers received a call to assist Kamloops Fire and Rescue (KFR) at the bridge, which was fully engulfed by flames before it eventually collapsed. Photo Credit: Shanny Marie/Facebook. “We are treating the incident as suspicious and note that this is the second fire to occur at ...
UPDATE: Missing 20-year-old Kamloops woman found 'safe and …
Nov 6, 2024 · The Kamloops RCMP provided an update saying the 20-year-old was located and is "safe and sound." (Original story: Nov. 5 @ 2:45 pm) - Mounties in Kamloops are hoping the public can help track down a missing woman. Teesha Danroth was reported missing on Monday, Nov. 4. Photo Credit: RCMP. Teesha Danroth.
Kamloops' homeless population increased by 51% over the past 2 …
Oct 27, 2023 · Kamloops' homeless population increased by 51% over the past 2 years, says report. The number of people experiencing homelessness in Kamloops has increased by 51% since 2021. On Tuesday, city council will be presented with the 2023 point-in-time homelessness count that was carried out in April. A staff report headed to council says the count ...
Attention! Best of Kamloops 2024 results are in!
Best Of Kamloops posted Oct 2, 2024 @ 12:00pm by NowMedia Staff. Attention! Best of Kamloops 2024 results are in! After months of anticipation, the wait is over—the Best of Kamloops results are finally here, and we couldn’t be more excited! Proudly brought to you by KamloopsBCNow! We received an unprecedented response, with over 170,000 ...
UPDATE: Recount confirms BC NDP wins election majority
6 days ago · (UPDATE: Nov. 8 at 1:30 pm): The British Columbia New Democrats have a majority government of 47 seats after a recount in the riding of Surrey-Guildford gave the party's candidate 22 more votes than the provincial Conservatives. Confirmation of victory for Premier David Eby’s party comes nearly three weeks after election night when no majority could be declared.
BC Transit's new digital fare system rolls out in Kamloops
Feb 21, 2024 · BC Transit’s new digital fare payment system is now available in Kamloops. Umo (pronounced “you-mo”) was announced in January 2022 and rolled out in the Victoria transit system last summer. The system includes new payment options including the Umo Mobility app and a reloadable Umo card.
Traffic patterns in downtown Kamloops change next week
Jun 18, 2024 · The next stage of a major infrastructure upgrade project in downtown Kamloops is moving to the second stage next week. Work on the city centre sanitary sewer project got started in mid-April and the city says traffic impacts from stage one are coming to an end as the project moves eastward.
20 homes affected in flash flooding west of Kamloops
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