Temporary Detours
Ditch clearing work to cause temporary road closures at south end of Overlanders Bridge
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is reminding drivers of a temporary traffic detour that will be in effect on the south end of the Overlanders Bridge early next week.It notes the eastbound lane of Victoria Street West heading towards downtown will be closed to traffic between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., from Monday until T...
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Rockets 4 Blazers 2
Iginla stars again as Blazers lose back-to-back games against Rockets
KELOWNA - The Kamloops Blazers came up short once again against the Kelowna Rockets, as they dropped a 4-2 decision Saturday (Feb. 21) night at Prospera Place.Nathan Behm and Jordan Keller had the goals for the Blazers but it was Tij Iginla who once again stole the show with a pair of goals. The son of former Blazers l...
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Olympic Heartbreak
Canada rues missed chances after falling to U.S. in Olympic men's hockey final
MILAN - Jack Hughes has scored in overtime to give the United States a 2-1 win over Canada in the Olympic men's hockey final. More to come. The Canadian Press
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Citizen Satisfaction Survey
Kamloops council committee mulling timeline options for next Citizen Satisfaction Survey
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is mapping out its plan to carry out the next Citizen Satisfaction Survey. In a memo being presented to Kamloops council's governance and service excellence select committee Monday (Feb. 23), the city proposes three options regarding the survey's frequency, schedule and timing. The first...
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Targeted Incident
RCMP major crime unit investigating targeted incident at Merritt home
MERRITT, B.C. - A heavy police presence was on hand at a home in Merritt Friday (Feb. 20). Merritt RCMP S/Sgt. Josh Roda told Q101 Merritt there was an isolated incident, and frontline officers were called to 1990 Houston St. "We believe it was targeted," Roda says. "There is nothing to suggest that the ...
Feb 21, 2026
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HARPER OPEN AGAIN
Amid 'strange' ski season, Harper Mountain hopes to stay open for the duration
PAUL LAKE, B.C. - In 2026, Harper Mountain has had to close twice - including as recently as February 5 - and has only reopened on Family Day weekend after a warm spell of weather limited owners' ability to build up snow suitable for skiers. Harper Mountain is a locally owned business and has been operating since 1973....
Feb 21, 2026
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The Art of Christmas
The Art of Christmas: Christmas gifts
It's the most special time of the year for Maury Hik from Art Knapp Home and Garden! That's because he gets to talk about all the cool and unique gifts he has to offer on this final episode of the Art of Christmas for 2025.
Dec 17, 2025
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Art of Christmas
Art of Christmas: Christmas trees
For the gardener, what more important topic is there to talk about during the Christmas season than Christmas trees? Ivy Hik from Art Knapp Home and Garden takes time to talk about a few of the popular types they offer and how to take care of them!
Dec 12, 2025
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Art of Gardening
The Art of Christmas: Seasonal hand-tied bouquet
At this time of year, there's always a lot of interest by customers wondering how to create a colourful, hand tied bouquet. But Ivy Hik from Art Knapp Home & Garden in Kamloops makes a lot of them so she's taking time out to show you how it's done!WATCH:
Dec 09, 2025
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British Columbia
RCMP investigating threats online and in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., after shootings
RCMP say they are investigating threats that have circulated online and within the community of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., on the same day that the funeral for one of the victims in the mass shooting had to be cancelled. Police did not offer specifics on the...
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B.C. paramedics union reaches agreement in principle, avoids possible job action
RICHMOND - The union representing more than 6,000 ambulance paramedics and dispatchers in British Columbia says it has reached an agreement in principle on a new contract, avoiding the possibility of job action. The Ambulance Paramedics of BC says the...
Feb 21, 2026
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Heli-skier dies in avalanche near Revelstoke, B.C.
REVELSTOKE - A heli-skier has died after being caught in an avalanche in southeastern British Columbia. RCMP say they were told on Thursday about a fatality after an avalanche in a heli-skiing area near Revelstoke, about 640 kilometres east of Vancouv...
Feb 21, 2026
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Local Sports
Rockets 4 Blazers 2
Iginla stars again as Blazers lose back-to-back games against Rockets
KELOWNA - The Kamloops Blazers came up short once again against the Kelowna Rockets, as they dropped a 4-2 decision Saturday (Feb. 21) night at Prospera Place.Nathan Behm and Jordan Keller had the goals for the Blazers but it was Tij Iginla who once again stole the show with a pair of goals. The son of former Blazers l...
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Rockets 3 Blazers 2 OT
Blazers pick up a point in 3-2 overtime loss to Rockets
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers came back and secured a point but fell to the Kelowna Rockets 3-2 in overtime at home Friday (Feb. 20). Trailing 2-0 going late into the second period, Nathan Behm struck twice for the Blazers in 1:26 to tie the game 2-2. Both of Behm's goals came from above the circles: a slapshot from ...
Feb 21, 2026
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GNAC CHAMPIONSHIPS
Raiya Matonovich of Kamloops impresses at 2026 GNAC Indoor Track and Field championships
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops product Raiya Matonovich showed out at the 2026 Great Northwest Athletic Conference Indoor Track and Field championships earlier this week. The Sa-Hali Secondary grad recorded three first place finishes and was named Female Track Athlete of the Meet. Matonovich finished first in the women's 800m wit...
Feb 20, 2026
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Canada
Canadians in Mexican state ordered to shelter in place as violence erupts
HALIFAX - Canadians in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, are being ordered to shelter in place as violence escalates in the region. Mexican government officials are warning residents that Jalisco State, including popular tourist destination Puerto Vallarta, is ...
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Overtime hockey heartbreak closes Milan Cortina Olympics for Canada
MILAN - After a medal-filled second week, Canada's Olympic run in Milan Cortina ended with a devastating 2-1 overtime loss to the United States in the men's hockey gold-medal final on Sunday. New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes scored 1:41 into extra...
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Nationwide events mark four years since Russian invasion of Ukraine
OTTAWA - The Ukrainian Canadian Congress will hold an event on Parliament Hill today to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It is one of 60 gatherings planned for across the country in the days around the anniversary...
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World
Next US-Iran nuclear talks are Thursday in Geneva as Washington awaits proposed deal from Tehran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The United States and Iran will hold their next round of nuclear talks Thursday in Geneva, a facilitator said Sunday, as the Islamic Republic faces both the threat of a U.S. military strike and new protests at home. ...
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Mexican army kills leader of powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel during operation to capture him
MEXICO CITY (AP) - The Mexican army killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, "El Mencho, " on Sunday, decapitating what had become Mexico's most powerful cartel and giving the government its biggest priz...
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The Latest: Armed man shot, killed after entering perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, Secret Service says
An armed man was shot and killed after entering the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump's resort in Palm Beach, Florida. Although Trump often spends weekends at his resort, he was at the White House during this inciden...
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