Algae Blooms
Potential blue-green algae reported on Nicola Lake
MERRITT, B.C. - Interior Health says it is aware of reports of blue-green algae blooms on Nicola Lake. Two potential algae reports were made for the large lake northeast of Merritt on May 27 and June 13, according to the province's BC Algae Watch map. In an email to CFJC Today Wednesday (July 29), Interior Health says ...
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Utility Rate Update
Kamloops water rate set to increase by 10 per cent, shift to variable consumption charge
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is on track with its expected water utility rate increase for 2027, although residents may get more control over how much their bill will be. During Tuesday's (July 28) Committee of the Whole meeting, Kamloops council unanimously approved the average waterworks fee increase of 10 per cen...
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Fish Conservation
Province halts irrigation from Salmon River in response to drought conditions
SALMON ARM, B.C. - The province is enacting restrictions use of the Salmon River for irrigation, saying the river's dangerously low level is a threat to fish populations.Effective Tuesday (July 28), 456 licence-holders who have been told to stop irrigating with water from the river that runs from the Falkland area to S...
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Clinton Damage Assessment
BC Wildfire and local crews assessing damage inside village of Clinton
CLINTON, B.C. - BC Wildfire Service personnel and volunteer crews are continuing to assess the damage in the Village of Clinton caused by the Pear Lake fire - which forced an evacuation order last Friday - as part of the effort to ensure that it's safe for residents to return back home. Rotating assessment teams are mo...
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ER Closures
Two 13-hour closures coming to 100 Mile House ER this week
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - People in the South Cariboo are being given a heads up about a pair of upcoming 13 hour emergency room closures in 100 Mile House this week, and it comes as wildfires threaten people in neighbouring communities. Interior Health said the emergency room at the 100 Mile House District General Hospit...
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Wildfire Situation
UPDATE: Wildfire near Westwold being held at 12.24ha as crews tackle pair of Chase-area fires
WESTWOLD, B.C. - UPDATE (9:50 p.m.): The BC Wildfire Service says a fire that sparked along Highway 97 near the community of Westwold grew to a little over 12 hectares in size, but it is currently being held.That means the fire is expected to remain with its perimeter, based on current fuel and weather conditions.Infor...
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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
Ksi Lisims LNG inks formal 20-year supply deal with German utility Uniper
German utility Uniper has locked down a formal long-term agreement to purchase liquefied natural gas from the $30-billion Ksi Lisims project planned for the northern British Columbia coast. The Duesseldorf-based company will purchase two million tonnes...
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Explosives, weapons seized just as B.C. drug lab about to start operation, police say
SURREY - British Columbia's gang squad says it has uncovered what would have been a sophisticated illicit drug production organization, seizing large quantities of drugs, dozens of firearms and 65 cubes of commercial explosives. RCMP Sgt. Sarbjit Sang...
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'Trace' rainfall quells flames, but drought wracks B.C.'s fire-stricken south Cariboo
An update by British Columbia's wildfire service says trace amounts of rain helped dampen part of a fire that has destroyed homes in the south Cariboo region, but it wasn't enough to make a dent in the persistent drought wracking the area. The service ...
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Local Sports
Canadian champion
Fastest female: 15-year-old Pretorius of Kamloops makes statement at nationals
KAMLOOPS - "Is this the right time? With a time of 5:10.39, from Gravity MTB Racing, winning U17 Expert Women and it's also the fastest time of every woman on the mountain today, give it up for Megan Pretorius!" Master of ceremonies Brett Tippie made the announcement at the Dunbar Summer Series Canadian Down...
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Junior Hockey
Blazers' Tate to compete at Hlinka Gretzky Cup; Lafreniere, Hurlbert at World Junior Summer Showcase
KAMLOOPS - It might be the middle of summer, but a number of Kamloops Blazers have hockey on their minds.Goaltender Kaeden Tate has been named to the United States roster for the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup in Edmonton. The native of Huntington Beach, Calif. is one of three netminders on the U.S. team, which will be aiming...
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Ethan Katzberg
Kamloops-trained Katzberg wins Commonwealth gold with games-record heave
GLASGOW - Kamloops-trained hammer throw superstar Ethan Katzberg has another gold medal - and another event record - to add to his collection. Katzberg took gold in the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland Monday (July 27). His throw of 80.97 metres is a games record and exactly four metres further than silver ...
Jul 27, 2026
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Canada
Alberta and Ottawa sign deal to fund water, wastewater infrastructure for housing
RED DEER - The federal and Alberta governments have signed an agreement to accelerate homebuilding in the province by funding water and wastewater infrastructure. The agreement, announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith in Red ...
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'Being a reliable supplier is important': Carney on using energy in U.S. trade talks
RED DEER - Prime Minister Mark Carney suggests Canada's reputation as a reliable supplier could take a hit if the country started leveraging energy exports in trade talks with the United States. Carney was making an announcement alongside Alberta Premi...
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Carney says government has 'taken back control' of immigration
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government has "taken back control" of immigration. The prime minister made the remarks at a press conference in Red Deer, Alta., after being asked about the upcoming referendum that will ask Albertans how ...
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World
Wisconsin judge says voters who have returned absentee ballot for state primary cannot get a new one
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin voters who have already returned their absentee ballots for the state's primary are not allowed to void those and request a new one, a judge ruled Wednesday. The ruling deals a blow to Democrats, who filed a...
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FIFA's Infantino sets deadline for $20M offer to members in World Cup investor plan
GENEVA (AP) - FIFA President Gianni Infantino set a Sept. 19 deadline on Wednesday for the 211 member federations to accept one-off $20 million offers as part of a project to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. The $20 bill...
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Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment and declines to testify in Republican-led COVID-19 Senate hearing
WASHINGTON (AP) - Dr. Anthony Fauci on Wednesday invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer questions from senators in a Republican-led committee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The move injects new drama into...
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