Jennifer Stahn

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Mother Nature hammered the southern part of the region earlier today with rain and hail proving the forecasters right about the rain and thunderstorms, but luckily severe thunderstorm watches never materialized into anything significant. Environment Canada ended watches for the Okanagan Valley and Shuswap areas shortly after 8 p.m. but continue to forecast...

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Record water temperatures and low run size estimates have led the Department of Fisheries to shut down almost all salmon fishing in the region. The government imposed bans began earlier this month and have resulted in some First Nations groups following suit. The St'at'imc fisheries, for example, have closed down operations at Bridge...

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Thanks to recent rains throughout the region B.C. Wildfire has rescinded the campfire ban as of noon today, just in time for the last long weekend of the summer. The precipitation means a decreased risk of wildfires but those choosing to light a campfire must still follow all regulations, which include size, creating...

SOUTHERN INTERIOR - For many, the Labour Day long weekend is the last chance for a summer getaway before schedules get busier and school begins. Over the Labour Day long weekend, on average, four people are killed and 560 injured in 1,900 crashes on B.C. roads every year – making it one of the most...

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but there is only one month (or four weeks, or 31 days) left of this summer. Being the nurturer she is, Mother Nature is offering us one more glimpse of the glorious weather the Thompson-Okanagan is known for before reminding us school begins in...

KAMLOOPS - There were 22 new fires in the region Friday following a storm system that hit the area in the afternoon and well into the night. B.C. Wildfire information officer Michaela Swan says while most were spot fires from lightning, there is an 8 hectare fire near Pyramid Falls north of Blue River that...

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – There is concern over the number of human-caused fires that have happened so far this year in the Kamloops Fire Centre, especially considering how close many have been to urban centres. In the past week there have been notable fires at Kalamoir Regional Park near Kelowna, Bose Lake near Logan Lake, one on...

THOMPSON OKANAGAN – The province is looking at upgrading the hunting licence program by creating an online service accessible to hunters 24 hours a day but says it does not have plans to fully replace vendors with the online service. Currently licences are available through Service B.C.and select vendors throughout the province. In the Thompson...

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – You asked, Mother Nature answered. Extreme hot weather is expected to usher in July with the Canada Day forecast showing highs of 36 and 37 C across the Okanagan and leading Environment Canada to warn about high heat situations and how to stay safe when the mercury soars. Doug Lundquist of Environment Canada...

KAMLOOPS – Family and friends of Kamloops' own Kelly Olynyk did not have to wait long Thursday afternoon to see the 7' centre get taken in the National Basketball Association draft as he went 13th overall to the Dallas Mavericks. Immediately after the announcement of the pick was made by the Mavericks the team announced...

UPDATE: May 22, 2013 6:19 a.m. The B.C. Interior appears to be out from under heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm watches, but area highways are still in for some weather. Environment Canada issued a special weather statement this morning for the following highways where the 5 to 15 cm of snow is expected by Thursday:...

The Coquihalla Highway, Highway 3 and Highway 1 are all expected to come under some late season snow tonight as a cold front sweeps across the southern parts of the province. Environment Canada says the Coquihalla from Hope to Merritt, Hwy 3 from Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass and the Trans Canada Highway from Eagle...