Water Woes
'We just never had any rain,' lack of water plaguing Blackwell Dairy Farm in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A hot and dry summer is continuing to wreak havoc on farmers and ranchers in the Southern Interior. That's also the case at Blackwell Dairy Farm in Barnhartvale. A number of fields at the Kamloops farm would usually be lush and green with alfalfa and other crops at this time of year, but lingering drought me...
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In the WHL
Second-year assistant coaches Marr, Toma aim to hit ground running with Blazers
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Blazers' assistant coaches Brayden Toma and Steve Marr acknowledge they had much to learn in terms of time management last season, their rookie campaigns behind a Western Hockey League bench. "That was probably the biggest thing for me," Marr said. "Having spent 10 years in the acade...
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Question of the Week
Has inflation impacted what you plan to spend on back to school shopping this year?
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Kamloops and Area
Toxic Drug Crisis
Four illicit drug deaths recorded in Kamloops in June; declining trends continue
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops lost four lives due to the toxic drug crisis in June 2026. New figures released Tuesday (Aug. 25) by the BC Coroners Service show 17 suspected unregulated drug deaths were recorded in Kamloops, up from 13 as of the end of May. Kamloops is on pace to lose 34 lives due to the toxic drug crisis in 202...
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Assault Investigation
WATCH: Police, union investigating after man spits on Kamloops transit driver
KAMLOOPS - Police are investigating after a transit bus driver in Kamloops was spat on. Video submitted to CFJC Today shows a man spitting on a BC Transit driver during an interaction at the bus stop at Tranquille Road and Eighth Street. The videos shows the man being combative with a woman who attempted to guide him ...
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'All Clear'
Village of Clinton partially reduces evacuation alert area in response to Pear Lake wildfire
CLINTON, B.C. - The Village of Clinton partially rescinded its evacuation alert in response to the massive nearby Pear Lake wildfire. Effective 4:00 p.m. Monday (Aug. 24), residents in nearly half the properties in Clinton have been given the "all clear" status. The village states that properties outlined in...
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Family relieved as a man who killed a B.C. family of 6 in 1982 denied parole again.
A relative of a British Columbia family murdered during a camping trip more than four decades ago says she is relieved their killer has once again been denied parole, but frustrated her family will eventually have to relive the process. David Ennis sho...
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BC Day
Art of Gardening Special Edition - BC Day
It's hot, everything is growing, and it'll soon be time to pick those fruit and veggies! Here's a collection of tips from Art Knapp Home & Garden for landscaping, planting in shade, and adding air plants that don't need soil at all!
Aug 04, 2026
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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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British Columbia
B.C.'s Eby urges Carney to look beyond tariff response in U.S.-Canada trade war
VANCOUVER - British Columbia Premier David Eby says he's encouraging Prime Minister Mark Carney to look at non-tariff measures in response to the latest escalation in the trade war with the United States. Eby applauded Carney's steps to stand up to U.S...
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Yachtsman arrested in B.C. following U.S. child sexual exploitation charges
Authorities in Canada and the United States say a dual citizen who sails around the world has been arrested in British Columbia following his indictment in Hawaii for the alleged sexual exploitation of a child. A statement from the U.S. Department of J...
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Metro Vancouver, workers agree to binding arbitration for resolving dispute
VANCOUVER - The union representing Metro Vancouver outside workers says the two sides involved in an ongoing labour dispute have agreed to binding arbitration. The Greater Vancouver Regional District Employees' Union says the workers and the regional d...
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In the WHL
Second-year assistant coaches Marr, Toma aim to hit ground running with Blazers
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Blazers' assistant coaches Brayden Toma and Steve Marr acknowledge they had much to learn in terms of time management last season, their rookie campaigns behind a Western Hockey League bench. "That was probably the biggest thing for me," Marr said. "Having spent 10 years in the acade...
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Broncos Football
Broncos put up three touchdowns, fall to Kodiaks at home 36-23
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Broncos scored more points in one game than they did throughout the entire 2026 BC Football Conference (BCFC) season so far, but it wasn't enough for them to earn their first win since 2024. The Broncos fell to the Prince George Kodiaks at home Saturday (Aug. 22) 36-23. After trailing the Kodia...
Aug 24, 2026
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Canada West
TRU WolfPack men's soccer team hopes for better fortune, aim for post-season return
KAMLOOPS - Head coach John Antulov and the TRU WolfPack were reminded last season of how quickly high hopes can go south. They are optimistic that with better fortune this year a special season may lie ahead. "Cross our fingers for no more injuries and crucial players going out," WolfPack forward Lachlan Wil...
Aug 21, 2026
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Canada
B.C.'s Eby urges Carney to look beyond tariff response in U.S.-Canada trade war
VANCOUVER - British Columbia Premier David Eby says he's encouraging Prime Minister Mark Carney to look at non-tariff measures in response to the latest escalation in the trade war with the United States. Eby applauded Carney's steps to stand up to U.S...
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Quebec's next administration facing immigration challenges
QUÉBEC - While the impacts of immigration reforms have been a hot political issue in Quebec in recent years, voters are still waiting for the political parties to unveil how they plan to address the issue in their election campaign platforms. Quebec Pr...
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Fact File: Trump makes misleading claims about Canada-U.S. trade, economy
As the Canadian government hits back at the United States over new tariffs imposed last week, the countries' economic relationship is in the spotlight. U.S. President Donald Trump started his week with a series of Truth Social posts taking aim at Canad...
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World
Fire at hospital nursery in Pakistan's capital kills 14 newborns, officials say
ISLAMABAD (AP) - A fire erupted early Wednesday at a nursery for newborns at a major government hospital in Pakistan's capital, killing 14 babies, according to hospital officials and the government. The nursery at the Pakistan Institute o...
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Republican with same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan advances from Alaska US Senate primary
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - A candidate with the same name as Alaska's incumbent U.S. senator advanced Tuesday to the general election in what will be one of the most closely watched races in the country this fall. Dan J. Sullivan, who goes by ...
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Businessman Mike Mazzei wins the GOP nomination for Oklahoma governor with Trump's endorsement
Tulsa businessman Mike Mazzei narrowly won the Republican nomination for Oklahoma governor on Tuesday after getting a boost from President Donald Trump's social media attacks on Mazzei's rival, state Attorney General Gentner Drummond. Ahe...
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