New WestJet Flight
Revived WestJet flight between Kamloops and Edmonton now operational
KAMLOOPS - The new WestJet Encore flight between Kamloops and Edmonton took to the sky for the first time Sunday (July 6) evening, restoring a direct air connection between the two cities for the first time in nearly two years.YKA Managing Director Jim Moroz told CFJC Today that there has been a lot of positive feedbac...
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Ball Hockey Provincials
Nordiques win silver; Flyers, Junkyard Dogs win bronze at ball hockey provincials in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Cool Connection Nordiques had to settle for a provincial ball hockey silver medal this year.They were beaten 5-4 by the Surrey Giants in a back-and-forth 'C' division gold medal game at McArthur Island Sunday (July 6) afternoon. While the Giants struck first, the Nordiques led 2-1 and 4-3 in the...
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Outdoor Theatre
Theatre Under the Trees returns to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - It's a family-friendly homage to the outdoor performances of ancient Rome and Greece. Theatre Under the Trees returns to Kamloops this summer with two classic stories.The Project X Theatre group will present Thumbelina and The Emperor's New Threads under the foliage of Prince Charles Park.It'll get underway ...
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Interface Fire
UPDATE: Interface fire in Rose Hill area under control
KAMLOOPS - (UPDATE 5:30 p.m.): Kamloops firefighters made quick work on an an interface fire that sparked in the Rose Hill area Sunday (July 6) afternoon. Firefighters were called out around 3:40 p.m., and Kamloops Fire Chief Ken Uzeloc said they had things under control around a half an hour later. "Station 3 was...
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Survey Says
Feedback sought as Kamloops Food Policy conducts annual community survey
KAMLOOPS - There is still time to complete the Kamloops Food Policy Council's annual community survey as the deadline has been extended into next month.The roughly 15 minute long survey - which launched on June 12 - was set to wrap up on today (July 6), but it has been extended into a still to be determined date in Aug...
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Glenfair Redevelopment
Kamloops resident launches petition seeking to prevent new shelter on Glenfair Drive
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops resident has launched an online petition with the goal of trying to stop a new 40-bed shelter from being built on Glenfair Drive, adjacent to the Peterson Creek Nature Park.The petition by Krystal Jeffrey states that the proposed location at 1055 Glenfair Drive is not appropriate for the shelter. ...
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Featured Content
Stay Ahead of the Curve with Kamloops' Trusted Property Manager - Rohit Kumar
"I'm Rohit Kumar, born and raised in Kamloops, and I've witnessed our market's shifts firsthand. My mission is to keep investors ahead of the curve." As a property manager with RE/MAX Commercial Solutions, Rohit Kumar combines local insight with years of hands-on experience to ensure owners and investors maxi...
May 20, 2025
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Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening - Shaping Ornamental Maples
Ornamental trees like the Japanese and Korean maples are indeed beautiful to have in your yard, but where's the best place to plant them and how do you make them look like the fancy ones you see in magazines? Maury Hik from Art Knapp Garden Centre and Florist in Kamloops takes time to show you some of the basics about ...
Jun 18, 2025
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Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening - Plants For Under The Tree
Plants are indeed a wonderful thing to have in your yard. But certain areas of your yard may not be suitable for every plant, especially for under a tree! Maury Hik from Art Knapp Garden Centre and Florist in Kamloops has a number of great choices for doing just that!
Jun 18, 2025
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British Columbia
Transport committee to debate whether to study BC Ferries' Chinese ship contract
OTTAWA - The House of Commons transport committee is meeting to decide whether to study BC Ferries' decision to purchase four Chinese vessels. BC Ferries announced last month that it hired China Merchants Industry Weihai Shipyards to build four new ships after a five-year procurement process that did not include a Cana...
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Alberta natural gas expected to see a bump next year thanks to LNG exports: Deloitte
CALGARY - A new report from advisory firm Deloitte is forecasting a big jump in Alberta natural gas prices next year, with the country's first West Coast export facility now up and running. The Alberta benchmark AECO price is expected to average $2.20 per mmBTU in the second half of this year and then rise to an averag...
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Evacuation orders and alerts issued as wildfire burns near Kelowna Airport
KELOWNA - An evacuation order remains in place for several homes at risk from the Whelan Creek wildfire in the Ellison area of Kelowna, which is currently being held at 4.31 hectares. Late Sunday (July 7), the Regional District of Central Okanagan said residents at seven addresses on Rockface Road and Dead Pine Drive s...
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Local Sports
Ball Hockey Provincials
Nordiques win silver; Flyers, Junkyard Dogs win bronze at ball hockey provincials in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Cool Connection Nordiques had to settle for a provincial ball hockey silver medal this year.They were beaten 5-4 by the Surrey Giants in a back-and-forth 'C' division gold medal game at McArthur Island Sunday (July 6) afternoon. While the Giants struck first, the Nordiques led 2-1 and 4-3 in the...
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Town Hall Meetings
BC Soccer hosting town hall meeting in Kamloops Friday
KAMLOOPS - BC Soccer is hosting a town hall meeting in Kamloops next week as it works to shape the future of the beautiful game in the province.The Kamloops town hall is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday (July 11). BC Soccer said a location will be emailed to participants who sign up online. Similar town halls have already b...
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League1 BC
Kamloops United men win, women draw against Burnaby FC
BURNABY - It was an undefeated weekend for Kamloops United Football Club (KUFC) in League1 BC action Saturday (July 5) afternoon.The Kamloops men beat Burnaby FC 3-0 to improve to 19 points from 13 games - though they remain in fifth place with six wins, six losses, and a draw.While Kamloops is eight points behind lead...
Jul 06, 2025
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Canada
Canada not affected by Trump's looming deadline for trade deals
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump says he will be sending letters to countries around the world today as he seeks trade deals - but Canada is not being affected by Wednesday's tariff deadline. On Sunday, Trump said he's sending correspondence to up to 15 countries hit by the president's "Liberation Day"...
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In the news today: RCMP warn of fire near Kelowna's airport
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... RCMP warn of fire near Kelowna's airport RCMP in British Columbia are asking residents who live near a wildfire in Kelowna to be ready for a possible evacuation. Police say the fire in the Ellison area, east of Kelowna's airport, ...
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Danielle Smith and Doug Ford to sign agreements in Calgary today
CALGARY - The premiers of Alberta and Ontario will meet in Calgary today to sign two new memorandums of understanding. Danielle Smith's office says she and Doug Ford will sign agreements on energy priorities, trade and interprovincial co-operation. The pair were together at a roundtable in Calgary on Sunday, with Ford ...
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World
A man has been killed after opening fire at a US Border Patrol facility in Texas, authorities say
McALLEN, Texas (AP) - A 27-year-old man was killed Monday after opening fire at a U.S. Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas, authorities said. Federal agents returned fire at the man, who had an assault rifle and was carrying a utility vest, McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez told reporters Monday morning. Rodri...
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Russia's ex-minister found dead hours after being fired in an apparent suicide, officials said
Russian's transport minister was found dead Monday, hours after being dismissed by President Vladimir Putin, in what officials said was an apparent suicide. Roman Starovoyt, who served as Russia's transport minister since May 2024, was fired in a presidential decree earlier in the day. His dismissal came after a weeken...
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Camp Mystic 'grieving the loss of 27 campers and counselors' following catastrophic Texas floods
KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) - Camp Mystic says it is mourning the loss of 27 campers and counselors as the search continued Monday for victims of catastrophic Texas flooding over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The statement adds another layer of heartbreak to the devastating flooding sent a wall of water through the cen...
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