Local News Kamloops, Merritt and Areas

Insurance companies refusing home, car insurance near B.C. wildfires
July 27, 2021 - 1:00 PM

Anyone needing to renew auto or house insurance during an evacuation alert – or sometimes even being within 50 km of an active fire – may have problems buying some types of insurance.
All clear given for all but one evacuated building near deadly Kelowna crane collapse
July 20, 2021 - 10:34 AM

People can now return to all but one building in downtown Kelowna following last week's deadly crane collapse.
Resiliency Centre for wildfire evacuees set to open in Kamloops
July 19, 2021 - 7:00 PM

A one stop shop for wildfire evacuees is opening in Kamloops tomorrow to meet the complex needs of evacuees who continue to flee fires in the Thompson Nicola Regional District, often with only a pre-packed bag in hand.
'Sunshine Tax' and EI making it tough to find workers in Okanagan
June 29, 2021 - 8:00 AM

As the Okanagan recovers from the doldrums of the COVID-19 pandemic the long-standing struggle to attract workers is getting worse.
Former Kamloops security guard caught on video kicking man wants back on patrol
June 22, 2021 - 6:30 AM

Rick Eldridge admits he lost his temper, but he wants to be a security guard once again and patrol West Victoria Street, which he said needs better police presence.
North Okanagan lumber mill processing orders again following huge blaze
June 12, 2021 - 6:00 AM

It’s back to work at a North Okanagan lumber yard that was ravaged by fire last week.
Kelowna pet hospital becomes emergency clinic only due to vet shortage, spike in demand
June 02, 2021 - 7:00 AM

Due to the unprecedented number of pets needing care and a shortage of vets, a Kelowna veterinary clinic is only offering emergency services from here on out.
Survey ranks Kelowna second most liveable small city in Canada; Kamloops 35th
April 21, 2021 - 7:30 AM

It might be the booming economy or how accessible Kelowna Airport is to city residents.
Got the jab? No membership for you at this Kelowna martial arts studio
April 13, 2021 - 2:01 PM

A Kelowna martial arts academy says it won't allow membership to anyone who has received a COVID-19 vaccine, while making many bizarre claims about vaccinations.
Evacuations ordered while crane in Kelowna fire remains a risk
April 07, 2021 - 8:14 PM

As many as nine homes in Kelowna have been evacuated until the charred remains of a crane involved in Tuesday's fire can be assessed and safely taken down.
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When Bev Rogers came home from a night shift at the hospital and found a bike mysteriously laying on her front yard on Kamloops' North Shore on Wednesday morning, she was surprised. What was more shocking was seeing the man emerge through her

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Local News Kamloops, Merritt and Areas

Insurance companies refusing home, car insurance near B.C. wildfires

All clear given for all but one evacuated building near deadly Kelowna crane collapse

Resiliency Centre for wildfire evacuees set to open in Kamloops

'Sunshine Tax' and EI making it tough to find workers in Okanagan

Former Kamloops security guard caught on video kicking man wants back on patrol

North Okanagan lumber mill processing orders again following huge blaze

Kelowna pet hospital becomes emergency clinic only due to vet shortage, spike in demand

Survey ranks Kelowna second most liveable small city in Canada; Kamloops 35th

Got the jab? No membership for you at this Kelowna martial arts studio

Evacuations ordered while crane in Kelowna fire remains a risk

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