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BC reminding ranchers & farmers to register the location of their livestock

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

The province is urging ranchers and farmers to register the location of their livestock ahead of wildfire season. It says registering with Premises ID will ensure emergency responders have access to accurate information on livestock locations in the event of an emergency. That would allow emergency responders to act quickly during events such as evacuations or disease outbreaks. The ministry says registering for Premises ID is mandatory in B.C., but is both free and confidential.
Local care society aims to address gaps in Kamloops based cancer care

6 days ago | radionl.com | Jeff Andreas |Stacey Thompson

The Kamloops Cancer Supportive Care Society is to looking to facilitate an InspireHealth cancer supportive care centre for Kamloops and area patients. During a presentation to Kamloops City Council on Tuesday, it laid out its objective. Leslie Brochu is the President of the group. She says it is looking to continue to address gaps in services and develop an integrated community navigation network to make it easier for Kamloops and area patients to access Cancer Supportive Care Services.
City of Kamloops & TNRD set to test emergency alert systems

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

Both the City of Kamloops and the Thompson Nicola Regional District are set to test their emergency alert systems. City of KamloopsThe City of Kamloops will issue a city-wide test alert on May 8, 2025, through its emergency notification system, Voyent Alert!. Depending on the type of messaging each individual has registered for, the test alert will go out by SMS text, phone call, email, and notification through the app.
Point-In-Time count in 2024 shows Kamloops homeless population relatively unchanged from 2023

1 week ago | radionl.com | Jeff Andreas |Stacey Thompson

There were 313 people found to be experiencing homeless in Kamloops in 2024. The 2024 Kamloops Point-in-Time Count took place on October 17 and 18, 2024.
Emergency Alert system to be tested Wednesday

1 week ago | radionl.com | Jeff Andreas

The B.C. Emergency Alert system will be tested at 1:55 p.m. (Pacific time) on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, as part of Emergency Preparedness Week. The test alert will be heard on radio and television broadcasts as well as on your cellphone. The test message to cellphones will read: “This is a TEST of the B.C. Emergency Alert system. This is ONLY a TEST. In an emergency, this message would tell you what to do to stay safe. This information could save your life.
Police respond to garbage fires in downtown Kamloops

1 week ago | radionl.com | Jeff Andreas |Stacey Thompson

Police are asking the public to be on the lookout for garbage-can fire starters, following a series of small blazes discovered this weekend. On Monday May 5, 2025, around 12:45 a.m., the Kamloops RCMP Detachment received reports of multiple garbage can fires located on the 300-block of Seymour Street and 500-block of Victoria Street. Police officers patrolled the area for suspects, while Kamloops Fire and Rescue dealt with the flames.
TNRD launches FireSmart rebate program

1 week ago | radionl.com | Jeff Andreas |Stacey Thompson

In an effort to encourage more homeowners to fire smart their properties, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District has launched a rebate program. Property owners in Electoral Areas will be eligible for a rebate of up to 50% of the value of the work up to a maximum of $500. Rebates can cover actual costs incurred for mitigation work and/ or costs of labour by the homeowner. TNRD Spokesperson Colton Davies says fire mitigation work must be completed within 1.5 metres of their home.
Western Canada Theatre wraps up another year in Kamloops as it gets ready for season 50

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

Western Canada Theatre has one production left before it wraps up another season in the Tournament Capital. Motown Get Down is running until Sunday at the Pavilion Theatre. WCT Spokesperson Kirk Smith says it is a familiar face who is back again in 2025. “Motown Get Down is Krystle Dos Santos, who is a performer from Vancouver. She’s been here the last two seasons in a row.
Explosives, guns, and firearms manufacturing equipment seized in Chase

1 week ago | radionl.com | Jeff Andreas |Stacey Thompson

A search warrant executed in Chase last week led to the seizure of numerous guns, explosives, and firearms manufacturing equipment. The Kamloops RCMP investigation, involved the Targeted Enforcement Unit. On Tuesday April 22, 2025, members of the TEU executed a search warrant at a Third Avenue residence in Chase.
Taxes due by end of day Wednesday, April 30

2 weeks ago | radionl.com | Jeff Andreas |Stacey Thompson

The deadline to file your taxes is 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, and tax experts say you should make sure you get it done so you don’t incur any penalties. Gerry Vittoratos from U-File says it has never been easier to get your taxes done quickly and there are a number of reasons why you shouldn’t procrastinate. “Whether you have a refund or a balance owing, it’s important. I mean, obviously the more critical one is the balance owing.