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 …
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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 …
Date and Time: June 7, 2023, 6:30pm – 8:00pm Location: Lower Nicola Community Hall: 2383 Aberdeen Road TNRD staff and local elected officials will be in attendance at a community meeting in Lower Nicola on June 7, 2023 to share information and answer questions. The topics that will be covered at the meeting include: If …
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 4, 2023 – The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a grant worth $140,184 from the Province of BC’s Destination Development Fund, for improving usability of the Blue River Trails Network and increasing cultural awareness of the area. The grant funding will go towards …
TNRD Receives Funding for Blue River Trails Signage, Wayfinding, and Infrastructure Read More
Effective May 1, 2023, a substantial revision to the BC Building Code (BCBC) will come into effect for the entire province of British Columbia. Step 3 of BC’s Energy Step Code will typically require a 20% improvement over previous Code minimums when applied to new Part 9 construction, which includes housing and small industrial or …
Notice: Step 3 of BC Energy Step Code for New Homes and Small Buildings 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 …
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Kamloops, BC – April 19, 2023 – The City of Kamloops, Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc, and the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) are encouraging all residents to register for Voyent Alert! in advance of the 2023 flood and wildfire seasons. All three local governments utilize Voyent Alert!, an emergency notification system that allows residents to register for …
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