History for Logan
Stankoven enters NHL history books as first rookie with points in both conference finals
SUNRISE, Fla. - Logan Stankoven has written his name into the National Hockey League (NHL) history books at the age of 22.The Kamloops native is the first rookie on record in NHL history (since conferences were renamed in 1994) with points in both the Eastern and Western Conference finals. He achieved that feat Saturda...
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Grassfire
City, Fire Chief urge caution as grassfire in Kenna Cartwright Park under control
KAMLOOPS - (UPDATE 1:30 p.m.): A grassfire that sparked near the Reservoir Trail at Kenna Cartwright Park Saturday (May 24) is currently under control, though it likely going to be burning for most of the day Sunday (May 25). It's why the City of Kamloops is asking people to avoid the area where crews are working for t...
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Our Community
One Man's Opinion
COLLINS: More than just a royal getaway
8h ago
Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening - One Potato, Two Potato!
Two and Out
PETERS: 'Go be homeless somewhere else' is no solution
May 23, 2025
The Tattle of Hastings
THE TATTLE OF HASTINGS: Olynyk talks TRU WolfPack legacy, fight against cancer, life as sports dad
May 23, 2025
Kamloops and Area
FireSmart Rebates
TNRD reports uptick in FireSmart assessment requests following launch of new rebate program
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) says there has been a big uptake in FireSmart assessment requests following the launch of a rebate program earlier this month. According to the TNRD, there have been 137 home assessment requests made so far this year, 91 of which have come since Easter Monday. Sta...
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Rod Craggs
Former Ashcroft Mayor, Fire Chief Rod Craggs dies at 97
ASHCROFT, B.C. - The community of Ashcroft is mourning the passing of former Mayor Rod Craggs, who also served as Fire Chief.In a post on Facebook, current Ashcroft Mayor Barbara Roden says Craggs died on Friday (May 23) at the age of 97 and that he "led an extraordinary life.""[Rod] was CP stationmaster...
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Whitecaps Signing
Soccer Quest's Beckett Isaac selected to Vancouver Whitecaps Academy
KAMLOOPS - A 15-year-old Kamloopsian has been selected to join the Vancouver Whitecaps Residency Program.In a statement, Soccer Quest says Beckett Isaac, who plays for their 2010 boys team, has taken a major step forward on the path to becoming a full-time professional soccer player."Beckett will be moving to the ...
May 24, 2025
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New Viewing Platform
New accessible viewing platform, trail opens at Spahats Falls in Wells Gray Provincial Park
CLEARWATER, B.C. - A new accessible viewing platform at Spahats Falls in Wells Gray Provincial Park has opened to the public Saturday (May 24), about a year after a similar platform was opened at Helmcken Falls. Just like at Helmcken Falls, the old wooden viewing platform has been replaced with a new fully accessible p...
May 24, 2025
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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 - Ravishing Roses In May
The month of May means a lot of things to many people. Two that come to mind are Mother's Day and, for gardeners, it's roses! Maury Hik from Art Knapp Garden Centre and Florist in Kamloops has a few great tips on growing roses and a few types to consider that are sure to make you and your mom quite happy!
May 22, 2025
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Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening - Early Spring Bloomers
With the arrival of spring, most gardeners are looking for plants with lots of colour to show off in their yards. Shawn Ulmer from Art Knapp Garden Centre and Florist in Kamloops has a number of great choices for you to consider, including trees, shrubs and plants!
May 20, 2025
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British Columbia
Police say naked man arrested after alleged assault on stranger in B.C.
PORT MOODY - Police in Port Moody, B.C., say they arrested a naked man after he allegedly assaulted a stranger and armed himself with a knife. A statement from the police department says officers received several 911 calls about an assault that had occurred at Rocky Point Park on Saturday night. The statement says a na...
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BC Wildfire Service
How BC Wildfire Service is fighting misinformation with compassion
Rumours spread like wildfire - and rumours about wildfire are no exception. In Canada's westernmost province, the BC Wildfire Service is taking to its social media channels to tackle misinformation with an unlikely tool: kindness. Take the term "human caused." Wildfire agencies use it to describe all wildfire...
May 24, 2025
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$40 million lottery ticket sold in B.C., same month as record prize win
BURNABY - British Columbia has another multimillion-dollar lottery winner about a week after handing out a record-breaking $80 million win. The B.C. Lottery Corporation says a Lotto Max ticket purchased in Burnaby for Friday's draw matched all seven winning numbers - 13, 19, 23, 26, 36, 39, and 47 - to win the $40 mill...
May 24, 2025
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Local Sports
History for Logan
Stankoven enters NHL history books as first rookie with points in both conference finals
SUNRISE, Fla. - Logan Stankoven has written his name into the National Hockey League (NHL) history books at the age of 22.The Kamloops native is the first rookie on record in NHL history (since conferences were renamed in 1994) with points in both the Eastern and Western Conference finals. He achieved that feat Saturda...
4h ago
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Whitecaps Signing
Soccer Quest's Beckett Isaac selected to Vancouver Whitecaps Academy
KAMLOOPS - A 15-year-old Kamloopsian has been selected to join the Vancouver Whitecaps Residency Program.In a statement, Soccer Quest says Beckett Isaac, who plays for their 2010 boys team, has taken a major step forward on the path to becoming a full-time professional soccer player."Beckett will be moving to the ...
May 24, 2025
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INTERACT WITH LEOS
BC Lions FanFest returns to Hillside Stadium this weekend
KAMLOOPS - Fans will get a chance to mix it up with the BC Lions at FanFest on Saturday (May 24) at Hillside Stadium. Food, beverage and activities for the family are promised, along with performances from the Lions' dance team, Uproar. The festivities are scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. CFJC Today spoke about the even...
May 24, 2025
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Canada
Liberals vote against adopting rules to allow caucus to oust leader
OTTAWA - Liberal caucus chair James Maloney says party MPs have voted against adopting a formal process to eject their leader should the need arise. A majority of Liberal MPs voted down a motion to adopt the rules set out under the ten-year-old Reform Act. That law was designed by Conservative MP Michael Chong to embol...
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Quebec government names Montreal Canadiens great Maurice Richard a 'historic figure'
MONTREAL - The Quebec government has named legendary Montreal Canadiens goal scorer Maurice Richard as a historic figure. Quebec Culture Minister Mathieu Lacombe announced the designation alongside members of Richard's family at a ceremony today at the Bell Centre. The government defines a historic figure as a person w...
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Ontario teacher killed in crash with students remembered as cherished coach, friend
An Ontario teacher who was killed alongside four students in a car crash is being remembered as a cherished coach and friend. The Owen Sound NorthStars Junior B Lacrosse club says they are "heartbroken and crushed" about the death of assistant coach Matt Eckert. In a social media tribute, the team's general m...
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World
Massive Russian drone-and-missile attack on Ukraine kills at least 7 people, officials say
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - A massive Russian drone-and-missile attack targeted Ukraine for a second consecutive night, killing at least seven people and injures dozens, officials said early Sunday. The attack took place on the third day of a planned prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine, the only tangible outcome from pea...
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Texas is closer to putting the Ten Commandments in classrooms after a key vote
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas would require all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments under a Republican proposal that cleared a major vote Saturday and would make the state the nation's largest to impose such a mandate. If passed as expected, the measure is likely to draw a legal challenge from critics...
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Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds more prisoners hours after a massive attack on Kyiv
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russia and Ukraine exchanged hundreds more prisoners Saturday as part of a major swap that amounted to a rare moment of cooperation in otherwise failed efforts to reach a ceasefire. The exchange came hours after Kyiv came under a large-scale Russian drone and missile attack that left at least 15 pe...
May 24, 2025
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