News Items tag as: TNRD

Evacuation order expanded south of Spences Bridge due to Shetland Creek wildfire
July 28, 2024 - 3:15 PM

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District expanded the evacuation order for the Shetland Creek wildfire to include an area south of Spences Bridge.
Elderly man dies in house fire in Little Fort
February 28, 2024 - 3:31 PM

A man in his 80s died in a house fire this morning in a small community along Highway 5 north of Barriere.
Free streaming and other hidden gems at Thompson-Okanagan libraries
March 22, 2021 - 6:00 AM

Okanagan Regional Library and Thompson-Nicola Regional Library cards offer more than just free books.
COVID-19 changed the way we throw out garbage in the Thompson-Okanagan
February 21, 2021 - 7:00 AM

A review of regional waste trends is revealing how the pandemic has affected lifestyles and business in the Thompson-Okanagan.
Thompson-Nicola Regional District cancels landfill free disposal days for 2020
July 27, 2020 - 11:46 AM

Thompson-Nicola residents who have been waiting for a deal on their next dump run will now have to wait until next year.
Thompson-Nicola landfills update rules to accept waste, recyclables as usual
April 21, 2020 - 1:27 PM

As of April 21, all regularly accepted garbage, recyclables and yard waste will again be accepted at Thompson-Nicola Regional District landfills.
Kamloops, regional district introduce new rules for construction material that may contain asbestos
February 20, 2020 - 11:21 AM

The City of Kamloops and the Thompson-Nicola Regional District are introducing new testing and disposal requirements for any waste materials that may contain asbestos.
Looking for love: New Kamloops library program helping people over 50 start dating
January 22, 2020 - 7:30 PM

Janet is hoping to find that special someone to marry but, at age 61, finding love comes with some challenges.
Why this regional district is stepping up enforcement on RV-dwellers
August 14, 2019 - 3:00 PM

KAMLOOPS — In the 50 years the Thompson-Nicola Regional District has existed, using a recreational vehicle as a permanent home has never been permitted.
Regional district adds 'flexible plastic packaging' to recycling program
March 11, 2019 - 6:30 AM

KAMLOOPS - Thompson-Nicola Regional District Eco-Depots and transfer stations have a new category of recycling.
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News Items tag as: TNRD

Evacuation order expanded south of Spences Bridge due to Shetland Creek wildfire

Elderly man dies in house fire in Little Fort

Free streaming and other hidden gems at Thompson-Okanagan libraries

COVID-19 changed the way we throw out garbage in the Thompson-Okanagan

Thompson-Nicola Regional District cancels landfill free disposal days for 2020

Thompson-Nicola landfills update rules to accept waste, recyclables as usual

Kamloops, regional district introduce new rules for construction material that may contain asbestos

Looking for love: New Kamloops library program helping people over 50 start dating

Why this regional district is stepping up enforcement on RV-dwellers

Regional district adds 'flexible plastic packaging' to recycling program

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