News Items tag as: North Thompson River

Man's body found in North Thompson River in Kamloops
June 25, 2024 - 11:50 AM

The body of a man was found in the North Thompson River in Kamloops on Sunday.
Why these two B.C. rivers are different colours
September 04, 2020 - 7:00 AM

It's an odd sight near Clearwater, B.C. at the point two rivers meet, clearly showing the results of their different paths by their distinctive colours, even in the singular water course.
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.
Two diesel spills in North Thompson river in one week prompts call to improve B.C. highway
January 21, 2019 - 5:05 PM

KAMLOOPS - Regional politicians, frustrated with drinking water concerns resulting from crashes, want the province to figure out why it keeps happening.
Interior Health removes water advisory after North Thompson diesel spill
January 11, 2019 - 10:10 AM

AVOLA - Residents who draw water from the North Thompson River north of Avola and down through Clearwater can resume their regular water use.
Water advisory after second diesel spill this week in North Thompson River
January 06, 2019 - 10:05 AM

AVOLA - Yesterday a motor vehicle incident involving a transport truck has resulted in diesel contamination in the North Thompson River.
Vavenby water users 'do not use' order rescinded
January 04, 2019 - 3:11 PM

VAVENBY - All who were on the 'do not use' order in Vavenby can resume water consumption.
'Do not use' order still in place after diesel spill in North Thompson River
December 31, 2018 - 11:11 AM

VAVENBY - It's still too early to determine exactly when Vavenby residents can drink their water again.
Vavenby residents advised not to drink water after semi-trailer accident in North Thompson river
December 30, 2018 - 11:57 AM

VAVENBY - A diesel spill has occurred in the North Thompson River upstream of Vavenby after a motor vehicle incident this morning.
South Thompson River has risen more than one metre in the past week
May 17, 2018 - 5:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - A fast-melting snow pack, hot weather, and potential rain are the perfect recipe for localized flooding in the Southern Interior in the coming days and weeks.
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