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Drought Hill wildfire being held, evacuees can return home
August 01, 2025 - 11:06 AM

The Drought Hill wildfire in Peachland is being held, some evacuation orders have been downgraded and some alerts have been lifted.
UPDATE: Some returning home as evacuation orders downgraded in Peachland wildfire
July 31, 2025 - 3:00 PM

The Drought Hill wildfire is still out of control but some evacuation orders have been downgraded to alerts.
Where did all the Kamloops journalists go?
November 10, 2024 - 7:00 AM

Stop the presses.
iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
July 02, 2024 - 3:30 PM

Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of June 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability.
iN VIDEO: Production company points out the 'ridiculous' at Kamloops city hall
June 27, 2024 - 6:00 AM

A video production company in Kamloops released a comedic video about the ongoing conflicts among local politicians earlier this week, with commentary delivered by a talking puppet.
Kamloops trauma councillor shares insights into city's social disorder
February 19, 2024 - 6:00 PM

A production company in Kamloops is continuing a collaborative approach to finding solutions for communities impacted by social disorder through a video podcast called Crisis Storm.
Kamloops production company takes innovative approach to addressing social disorder
December 01, 2023 - 6:00 PM

A production company in Kamloops is taking an innovative and collaborative approach to finding solutions for communities impacted by social disorder, homelessness, substance use and crime.
iN VIDEO: Release of Kamloops-made documentary on perilous state of salmon delayed
November 29, 2023 - 7:00 PM

A film studio in Kamloops is hoping to complete a feature length documentary that takes a deep dive into extreme climate impacts on Pacific salmon populations in the Interior of the province, and how Indigenous caretakers are working to rebuild crucial spawning habitats.
Crime rules the room at Kamloops election forum for seniors
September 29, 2022 - 5:30 PM

Public safety is likely to rule the election this year when Kamloops voters hit the polls.
North Okanagan elementary schools targeted with anti-mask graffiti
October 25, 2021 - 3:18 PM

Five North Okanagan elementary schools have been targeted with anti-mask graffiti.
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The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

Local News Kamloops, Merritt and Areas

Drought Hill wildfire being held, evacuees can return home

UPDATE: Some returning home as evacuation orders downgraded in Peachland wildfire

Where did all the Kamloops journalists go?

iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say

iN VIDEO: Production company points out the 'ridiculous' at Kamloops city hall

Kamloops trauma councillor shares insights into city's social disorder

Kamloops production company takes innovative approach to addressing social disorder

iN VIDEO: Release of Kamloops-made documentary on perilous state of salmon delayed

Crime rules the room at Kamloops election forum for seniors

North Okanagan elementary schools targeted with anti-mask graffiti

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