

Perfect record
Stringent defending, goalkeeping helped WolfPack to program-best start
KAMLOOPS - Defender Sam Barazandeh may fancy himself a forward after the wonder-goal he scored at practice on Tuesday (Sept. 8), with his TRU WolfPack preparing for a pair of road games this weekend. "I sincerely hope not," WolfPack defender Lewis Crompton said with a laugh. "But, also, I think Sam fanc...
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Million-dollar donation
Royal Inland Hospital skywalk officially named in honour of Butler family
KAMLOOPS - "We want to continue that legacy by supporting the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation. We are proud to invest in a cause that truly benefits everybody in our community," said June Butler in a video produced by the RIH Foundation unveiled Tuesday (Sept. 8). The donation was made in honour of Joe Butle...
10h ago
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Municipal Election
Candidates for Kamloops mayor and council - 2026
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Foliage Shade Garden
Art of Gardening: Foliage Shade Garden
Question of the Week
Do you think school zone speed limits should be in effect year-round?
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1000 Ways to Heal
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Kamloops and Area

In the WHL
Blazers trim roster ahead of pre-season game against Vees in Penticton
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers trimmed their roster to 28 players ahead of a WHL pre-season game against the Vees on Tuesday (Sept. 8) in Penticton. Those who remain are one step closer to securing a spot on the team for the regular season.CFJC spoke to a pair of those players on Tuesday morning - 18 year-old forward ...
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Wildfire Watch
TNRD rescinds final evacuation alerts from wildfire season
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has rescinded its final evacuation alerts issued in response during the 2026 wildfire season. People in nearly 400 properties were given the all-clear Tuesday (Sept. 8) as cooler temperatures, longer nights and some rain has helped reduced the imminent danger pos...
15h ago
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Fra$er Minten
Former Blazers captain Minten signs seven-year extension with Bruins
BOSTON - Another former Kamloops Blazers captain has secured a hefty, long-term contract extension in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Boston Bruins announced Tuesday (Sept. 8) they've re-signed center Fraser Minten to a seven-year, $50.4 million extension worth an annual cap hit of $7.2 million. Minten is current...
17h ago
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Dieter Dudy
Former Kamloops councillor Dieter Dudy dies
KAMLOOPS - A former city councillor and well-known farmer in Kamloops has passed away. Messages of condolence were made by Kamloops politicians Tuesday (Sept. 8) acknowledging the death of Dieter Dudy. A public statement from Dudy's family, or an obituary, were not available as of publication.I'm deeply saddened by the...
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Labour Day
Art of Gardening Special Edition - Labour Day
Summer is winding down to a close. If your harvesting, enjoy! But, don't forget about fall prep. Here are some tips from over the years about how to care for your yard and garden in September.
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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
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Do you think school zone speed limits should be in effect year-round?
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British Columbia

B.C. teen chased by someone wearing Cat in the Hat costume, police investigating
WEST KELOWNA - Police in West Kelowna, B.C., say they're looking for someone who was wearing a Cat in the Hat costume when they allegedly chased a teenager walking in the Okanagan community. RCMP have not released additional details, other than saying ...
10h ago
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Eby invokes Canadian kindness after 9/11 in support of Ottawa's retaliatory tariffs
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier David Eby invoked the memory of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and Canadian efforts to help their "closest friend" as he voiced support for Ottawa's counter tariffs in the trade conflict with the United States on Tuesday...
13h ago
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Police say stray bullet killed Burnaby, B.C., man Chang Yong Cho, 85, in his own home
BURNABY - Homicide investigators say an 85-year-old man was killed in his Burnaby, B.C., home by a stray bullet from a shooting a block away, and are appealing to a group of youth believed to be involved to "do the right thing" and come forward. Sgt. F...
14h ago
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Local Sports

Perfect record
Stringent defending, goalkeeping helped WolfPack to program-best start
KAMLOOPS - Defender Sam Barazandeh may fancy himself a forward after the wonder-goal he scored at practice on Tuesday (Sept. 8), with his TRU WolfPack preparing for a pair of road games this weekend. "I sincerely hope not," WolfPack defender Lewis Crompton said with a laugh. "But, also, I think Sam fanc...
8h ago
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In the WHL
Blazers trim roster ahead of pre-season game against Vees in Penticton
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers trimmed their roster to 28 players ahead of a WHL pre-season game against the Vees on Tuesday (Sept. 8) in Penticton. Those who remain are one step closer to securing a spot on the team for the regular season.CFJC spoke to a pair of those players on Tuesday morning - 18 year-old forward ...
9h ago
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Fra$er Minten
Former Blazers captain Minten signs seven-year extension with Bruins
BOSTON - Another former Kamloops Blazers captain has secured a hefty, long-term contract extension in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Boston Bruins announced Tuesday (Sept. 8) they've re-signed center Fraser Minten to a seven-year, $50.4 million extension worth an annual cap hit of $7.2 million. Minten is current...
17h ago
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Canada

Ottawa, Alberta pledge to build 1,460 affordable houses
OTTAWA - The federal government and Alberta are pledging to build at least 1,460 affordable housing units across the province. Ottawa will provide up to $220 million through Build Canada Homes, a federal agency formed to speed up the delivery of the h...
59m ago
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In the news today: Trump escalates tariffs, Manitoba lab strike ends, Quebec debates
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Canada to blame for Washington's escalation of trade war, says Trump trade czar U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says Canada is to blame for Washington's d...
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Canada to blame for Washington's escalation of trade war, says Trump trade czar
WASHINGTON - U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says Canada is to blame for Washington's decision to escalate the trade war with its northern neighbour. President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed new executive orders, ramping up retaliation after C...
1h ago
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World

Former US Sen. John E. Sununu to face US Rep. Chris Pappas in New Hampshire Senate race
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - Republican John E. Sununu and Democrat Chris Pappas will compete for an open U.S. Senate seat in New Hampshire in a race that has emerged as one of a handful around the country that could determine control of the chamber in Novembe...
9h ago
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Holdout in Lindsay Clancy trial said he had reasonable doubt but still wouldn't acquit, juror says
A lone juror blocked Lindsay Clancy from being acquitted, insisting he wouldn't find her not guilty by reason of insanity despite saying during deliberations that he had reasonable doubt, the jury's foreperson said in a TV interview Tuesday. ...
10h ago
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Holdout in Lindsay Clancy trial said he had reasonable doubt but still wouldn't acquit, juror says
BOSTON (AP) - A lone juror blocked the acquittal of Lindsay Clancy, despite acknowledging during deliberations that he had doubts about her guilt, the jury's foreperson said in a TV interview Tuesday. The interview with Boston's NBC10 air...
10h ago
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