Kamloops Construction
Construction at Summit Drive and Notre Dame intersection to disrupt Kamloops traffic
KAMLOOPS - Construction on the intersection of Kamloops' Summit Drive and Notre Dame will cause some disruptions to traffic over the next two weeks.City officials said the project, which will be done by BA Dawson, will have lane closures in effect during non-peak hours.Work will take place from Monday, July 20 to Frida...
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Wildfire Watch
Pear Lake wildfire prompts evacuation alert
LILLOOET, B.C. - The Pear Lake wildfire northeast of Lillooet prompted an Evacuation Alert for almost 50 properties in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) and the Squamish Lillooet Regional District.The TNRD said the 39 properties in its jurisdiction are in Electoral Area "E" (Bonaparte Plateau):6421...
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Spirit of Kamloops
Return of iconic 2141 locomotive steams ahead following completion of hydrostatic testing
KAMLOOPS - Work to get the iconic 114-year-old 2141 steam locomotive back on the tracks of Kamloops is chugging along.The Kamloops Heritage Railway Society (KHR) took to social media Friday (July 17) to announce the completion of hydrostatic test under the supervision of Technical Safety BC. KHR said the test is an imp...
Jul 18, 2026
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ER Closure
Clearwater ER faces eighth July closure
CLEARWATER, B.C. - Clearwater residents will be without emergency services overnight on Saturday (July 18), marking the eighth closure this month and ninth in 2026.Interior Health said the Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital will be closed for eight hours, from 11 p.m. on Saturday to 7 a.m. on Sunday (July 19).All other inp...
Jul 18, 2026
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Wildfire Watch
Bowers Lake wildfire triggers Evacuation Order
100 MILE HOUSE - The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) has ordered an evacuation for 38 properties in response to the Bowers Lake wildfire, about 48 kilometres east of 100 Mile House.The fire was first reported on Friday (July 17) and has grown to about 150 hectares."Take the Windy Mountain Forest Service Road, turn...
Jul 18, 2026
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Swim BC
Kamloops Classic swimmers in fine form in home pool at provincial championships
KAMLOOPS - Ten Kamloops Classic Swimming athletes are competing at the Swim BC Summer Provincial Championships this week at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre. "It's nice that it's in our home pool because we practise here every day and we know what it's like," Classic swimmer Tenley Post said. "We know ho...
Jul 18, 2026
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Featured Content
Foliage Shade Garden
Art of Gardening: Foliage Shade Garden
If you have a bit of shade in your garden, take advantage of it! Here's Shawn to let you know what to plant.
Jun 24, 2026
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Native Restoration Plants
Art of Gardening: Native Restoration Plants
What happens when a natural area on your property gets damaged by construction or wildfire? According to Shawn, it's got a lot higher chance of sticking around if you plant what's native to the area.
Jun 18, 2026
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Oh, Deer!
Art of Gardening: Oh, Deer!
Jun 10, 2026
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British Columbia
Penticton RCMP investigate a Saturday assault that happened at an elementary school
VICTORIA - Penticton RCMP say they are investigating a Saturday night assault on the grounds of a local elementary school. Mounties say officers responded just before 11 p.m. to Queen's Park Elementary after receiving a report of an assault. Two people...
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BC Wildfire Service says fire near Pemberton, B.C. is now being held
VICTORIA - The BC Wildfire Service says the fire burning near Pemberton, B.C. has been held, but more than 100 wildfires continue to burn in the province. The new designation for the Signal Hill Wildfire, which was first discovered on July 15, means t...
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A look at the nearly 1000 active wildfires scorching Canada
Nearly 1,000 active wildfires are burning across Canada, according to the national wildland fire summary, including 35 new blazes reported Sunday. More than 200 fires are deemed out of control. The fires continue to prompt air quality warnings, which ...
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Local Sports
Swim BC
Kamloops Classic swimmers in fine form in home pool at provincial championships
KAMLOOPS - Ten Kamloops Classic Swimming athletes are competing at the Swim BC Summer Provincial Championships this week at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre. "It's nice that it's in our home pool because we practise here every day and we know what it's like," Classic swimmer Tenley Post said. "We know ho...
Jul 18, 2026
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Home-field advantage
RiverDogs' glue guys plan to represent city well, chase wins at provincial championship
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops RiverDogs will host the 13-and-under AA Provincial Baseball Championships from July 23 to July 26 on McArthur Island.As Marty Hastings reports, the RiverDogs plan on relishing the moment - win or lose.
Jul 17, 2026
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Provincial B-Cup
Soccer Quest aiming for B.C. final after victory over Kamloops United
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops United goalkeeper Jacob Kozic was under pressure for much of his club's match against Soccer Quest FC on Thursday (July 16) at the Provincial B-Cup Soccer Championships on McArthur Island. "It's fun because it's extra practice, but sometimes it's horrible because I don't want to get a shot to t...
Jul 17, 2026
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Canada
Penticton RCMP investigate a Saturday assault that happened at an elementary school
VICTORIA - Penticton RCMP say they are investigating a Saturday night assault on the grounds of a local elementary school. Mounties say officers responded just before 11 p.m. to Queen's Park Elementary after receiving a report of an assault. Two people...
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West Kelowna RCMP say a 67-year-old drowned in Lake Okanagan during swimming event
VICTORIA - West Kelowna RCMP say a 67-year-old man drowned Saturday, while attempting to swim across Lake Okanagan. Mounties say in a statement that the senior was participating in the Swim Across the Lake event, when another participant found him unre...
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Canada to join multinational fighter program in observer role: reports
OTTAWA - Canada is widely expected to enter into a multinational next-generation fighter jet program this week, though not as a full member. International news media have reported for months that Ottawa is poised to sign onto a program to make a sixth-...
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World
The World Cup final is underway, with Argentina taking on Spain in soccer's biggest game
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Lionel Messi and Argentina on one side. Lamine Yamal and Spain on the other. The World Cup final is finally underway. Kickoff was shortly past 3 p.m. EDT at MetLife Stadium. Argentina is seeking ...
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Ryan Fox wins the British Open with birdie on the final hole
SOUTHPORT, England (AP) - Ryan Fox of New Zealand survived a wild ride along the back nine of Royal Birkdale and delivered the biggest putt of his life Sunday, making a 12-foot birdie on the final hole to win the British Open for his first major title....
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5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Peru's Andes region and kills at least 6 people
LIMA, Peru (AP) - A 5.5 magnitude earthquake shook the Andes region of Peru, killing at least six people, authorities said Sunday. More than 30 people were injured and 300 displaced. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the quake struck on...
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