Thompson Region

• Unvaccinated nurses open wellness centre in Kamloops, B.C.

  Unvaccinated nurses who lost their jobs due to the vaccine mandate deadline have started up Ezra Wellness.

  Health

  Oct 29, 2021
  
• Water restriction order issued for Salmon River, Bessette Creek areas

  'Current drought conditions are especially challenging for the returning runs of chinook salmon, which are designated as endangered.'

  Environment

  Aug 20, 2021
  
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• B.C. First Nation to work with BC Wildfire Service as part of ‘initial attack fire crew’

  The Simpcw First Nation has signed an agreement with the B.C. Wildfire Service to get local boots into the bush as soon as a fire is reported.

  Environment

  Aug 20, 2021
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• Thompson-Okanagan region seeing rapid growth in population, housing prices despite pandemic: report

  The report, titled 'B.C. Check-Up: Live' focuses on demographic and affordability trends across the province.

  Canada

  Jun 16, 2021
• B.C. dog breeder disputes SPCA claims following seizure of 38 miniature dachshunds

  The 38 dogs, 10 adults and 28 puppies, were said to be kept in unacceptable conditions and being bred for profit, according to a release from the BC SPCA.

  Consumer

  Apr 8, 2021
• Kamloops fire crews battle massive scrapyard blaze generating toxic smoke

  Residents were being told to stay out of the area, as the large plume of smoke the fire generated was potentially highly toxic.

  Fire

  Feb 27, 2021
• Coronavirus: Financial report offers ‘very sobering picture’ for B.C. wine, tourism industries

  Report says financial losses could be between $693 million and $1.02 billion in the Thompson and Okanagan regions.

  Apr 2, 2020
• Coronavirus: Case confirmed at Kamloops grocery store

  Interior Health says those who visited the pharmacy on March 10, 13, 14, or March 16-21 should self-isolate and monitor for symptoms for 14 days from the time of their visit.

  Health

  Mar 26, 2020
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• Insolvency rate in Thompson-Okanagan increases for first time since 2010: National bankruptcy office

  Region has slight uptick in number of insolvencies; first increase since 2010.

  Consumer

  May 28, 2019