News Items tag as: Kamloops Thompson River

iN VIDEO: Strange topography of Thompson River Valley captured by drone
April 15, 2025 - 4:00 AM

A three-minute aerial video aptly captures the uniquely dry and desolate landscape that stretches out along the Thompson River between Kamloops and Cache Creek.
Presumed drowning in Kamloops would be sixth in Thompson-Okanagan this year
September 03, 2024 - 4:35 PM

Kamloops emergency crews saved a man from drowning in the Thompson River Tuesday morning, but they couldn't find a second man.
Missing Kamloops man's body found in Thompson River
April 17, 2024 - 11:08 AM

The body of a missing Kamloops man has been recovered from the Thompson River.
Human bones found near Thompson River in Kamloops
September 05, 2023 - 5:08 PM

The eroded riverbanks of Thompson River in Kamloops permitted the discovery of human bones which are suspected to be of historical and archaeological value.
Divers search for body of Kamloops man presumed drowned in Thompson river
August 02, 2022 - 2:39 PM

The search continues for the body of a man who is presumed drowned after he was swept away by the Thompson River in Kamloops on the long weekend.
Harbour seals prime suspect in decline of steelhead populations in Thompson watershed
December 12, 2020 - 8:34 AM

Steelhead fish populations have reached critical levels in the Thompson and Chilcotin Rivers and a biologist saying that an increase in harbour and other seals may be the culprit.
Kamloops boat launches reopening following receding river levels
July 16, 2020 - 11:45 AM

After closing boat launches in Kamloops due to flooding concerns, the City will be reopening them tomorrow.
Thompson River in Kamloops could rise a metre or two by this weekend
June 30, 2020 - 5:07 PM

Heavy rains expected over the next few days could push the level of the Thompson River to 1972 historic levels so a flood watch has been issued for the North and South Thompson rivers.
iN VIDEO: As the river rises, Kamloops braces for flooding
May 17, 2020 - 2:30 PM

Unless you've been checking water levels every day this spring, you may not have noticed the rivers rising in Kamloops. But thanks to the efforts of Karen Hart, now you can.
Kamloops prepares as the Thompson River rises
May 16, 2018 - 4:43 PM

KAMLOOPS - The city is getting ready as the Thompson River continues to rise from the spring freshet.
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Iconic Penticton Peach concession stand back in local hands
After a few years with an out-of-town operator, The Peach concession stand in Penticton has a local one. Ice cream and sweets shop Tickleberry’s is going to be operating the stand this summer as well as the Skaha Main concession stand

Pennsylvania House advances bill legalizing recreational marijuana
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvanians 21 or older would be allowed to legally purchase and use marijuana under a bill that passed the state House on Wednesday, the first time a recreational cannabis proposal has been approved by either legi

Property management company fined twice for ignoring asbestos issue at same Vernon building
A BC property management company, fined $9,000 for failing to deal with asbestos dust when it ripped up vinyl flooring at a Vernon property, has been stung with a further $18,000 fine when inspectors following up found it still flouting the rules

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