Kamloops, BC – June 2, 2023 – Blackpool Fire Rescue is highlighting the importance of working smoke detectors following a response to a property earlier this spring. On April 30, 2023, at 4:39 am, Blackpool Fire Rescue was called to a structure fire in a unit of a mobile home park within the department’s response …
Blackpool Fire Rescue Highlights Value of Smoke Detectors to Protect Homes, Lives Read More
Kamloops, BC – June 1, 2023 – The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) is encouraging residents to take steps to FireSmart their home and property ahead of the summer wildfire season. Fortunately, it is surprisingly easy to do. “In the Thompson-Nicola region, we know all too well the threat to homes that is posed by wildfires …
Kamloops, BC – May 31, 2023 – The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) is informing property owners in Lower Nicola and Sunshine Valley of an error on some property tax notices in relation to TNRD fire protection service. The TNRD has recently become aware that some properties were taxed for fire protection services even though they …
Taxation Error to be Addressed for Sunshine Valley and Lower Nicola Properties Read More
The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) is seeking interest from qualified persons to serve as appointees on the Advisory Planning Commission (APC), to provide input on matters related to planning, land use management and proposed zoning bylaw processes at the local government level. Input from the APC is provided as advice or recommendations to the TNRD …
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Kamloops, BC – May 18, 2023 – The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) is pleased to share the 2022 Annual Report with residents and the public. This document provides information about the regional district, the role of the TNRD and Board of Directors, services provided by the TNRD, and key progress made on priorities during 2022 …
2022 Annual Report Shows Progress on Service Delivery and Accountability Read More
Kamloops, BC – May 10, 2023 – As part of Emergency Preparedness Week from May 7 – 13, 2023, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) is reminding residents to be prepared for emergencies including flooding, wildfires and landslides. “The best time to get prepared for disasters was yesterday. The second-best time is today. Given the flooding …
Flood and Wildfire Seasons Are Here – Are You Prepared? Read More
Kamloops, BC – April 20, 2023 – The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) is requesting volunteers to participate in the new Accessibility Advisory Committee, to help guide the creation of the TNRD’s Accessibility Plan. As required in the Accessible British Columbia Regulation under the Accessible BC Act, all local governments in B.C. must develop an Accessibility …
TNRD Requesting Volunteers for Accessibility Advisory Committee Read More
Kamloops, BC – March 30, 2023 – The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) Board of Directors has adopted the 2023-2027 Financial Plan, as required by the Community Charter for all regional districts before March 31 of each year. In the 2023 budget, operating costs have increased in some departments. This is mainly due to inflation being …
Kamloops, BC – March 30, 2023 – The Thompson Regional Hospital District (TRHD) Board of Directors has approved the 2023-2027 Financial Plan and funding requests for contributions to capital equipment purchases in 2023. An average home assessed at $600,000 within the TRHD will pay approximately $176.58 in 2023 for their portion of residential hospital district …
Kamloops, BC – March 22, 2023 – The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) hosted a Public Feedback Survey for 30 days between February 1 and March 2, 2023. In this survey, residents were asked to share feedback on their priorities for their communities and their feelings of services that are provided, or could be provided, that …