Drew Ferreira

1 day ago | radionl.com | Jeff Andreas |Drew Ferreira

As the summer heat drives more people to the water, Kamloops Fire Rescue and City officials are urging residents to think twice before jumping into the North or South Thompson Rivers. While these rivers may look inviting, they are anything but safe, particularly this time of year. The fast-moving currents, cold temperatures, murky water, and debris make swimming in undesignated areas a serious hazard.

4 days ago | radionl.com | Jeff Andreas |Drew Ferreira

The City of Kamloops has announced that major rehabilitation work will begin this summer on the Overlanders Bridge and its adjacent eastern multi-use pathway. The upgrades are part of an essential infrastructure project aimed at improving long-term safety and functionality for all users. River Valley Construction Services Ltd. has been awarded the contract for the project, which is scheduled to run from summer through fall 2025.

1 week ago | radionl.com | Jeff Andreas |Drew Ferreira

The Kamloops Court House was evacuated and closed Thursday morning following a reported bomb threat, prompting a thorough police response and search of the building. Kamloops RCMP received the bomb threat around 9 a.m. and, along with BC Sheriff Services, immediately shut down and evacuated the courthouse located along Columbia Street. The area was secured, and pedestrians and motorists were urged to avoid the vicinity.

1 week ago | radionl.com | Jeff Andreas |Drew Ferreira

Seniors in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District now have access to increased support for wildfire mitigation, with the launch of a new Senior FireSmart Rebate Program aimed at helping older rural homeowners reduce wildfire risks around their properties. The new program offers up to $750 in rebates, covering 50% of costs for eligible FireSmart work completed within 30 metres of the home—an expanded area compared to the existing program for the general public, which is limited to 1.5 metres.

1 week ago | radionl.com | Paul James |Drew Ferreira

A decision by the BC government to green-light Teck Resources to expand operations at its Highland Valley Copper mine is being met with a sense of relief in the region. “It’s a major driver of our small economies in our communities here,” said Barbara Roden, Mayor of Ashcroft and Chair of the Thompson Nicola Regional District Board.