SOFI Report
Councillor O'Reilly clarifies that Kamloops is being reimbursed a 'significant portion' of CAO Trawin's salary
KAMLOOPS - During Tuesday's (June 24) regular council meeting, the 2024 statement of financial information (SOFI) will be presented for approval. The report shows that overall remuneration at the City of Kamloops increased by 10.6 per cent. Included in that figure are two city managers that were paid over $500,000 in 2...
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Blazers 2025-26 Schedule
Blazers 2025-26 season includes pair of afternoon home games, battles with new division rival
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers unveiled their schedule for the 2025-26 Western Hockey League (WHL) season. The Blazers will play 34 of their 68 regular season games at Sandman Centre, starting with their home opener on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 6:00 p.m. against the Spokane Chiefs. Of the 34 home games, 26 will be on Frid...
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Highway Congestion
'Urgent bridge maintenance' causing congestion and delays on Yellowhead Highway in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Drivers are being warned of heavy congestion and delays on the Yellowhead Highway in Kamloops Tuesday (June 24) morning. DriveBC says a southbound lane on Highway 5 between Shuswap Road and River Street is closed as urgent bridge maintenance is being done. Another update is due at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday.Image cr...
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New ePermit Process
Kamloops launching new digital system for building and development permit applications
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is expected to move to a new digital ePermit system by December as part of its push to make it easier for people to apply for building and other development-related permits. It says the ePermit Project will be built by staff from the Building and Engineering Development Division and the ...
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Pedestrian Ferry Pilot
New free ferry pilot to launch in Sicamous as construction continues on RW Bruhn Bridge
SICAMOUS, B.C. - The newly established Sicamous Ferry Society is preparing to offer a free service to transport residents and visitors between downtown, the Sicamous Beach Park, and the beginning of the Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail. The ferry will operate on a continuous loop from the public boat launch at the wes...
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Forensic Audit
Mayor Hamer-Jackson's motion expected to ignite healthy discussion during Tuesday's meeting
KAMLOOPS - On Tuesday (June 24), Kamloops City Council will debate a three page notice of motion from Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson, who is calling for a third-party forensic audit of all city departments and management practices.The mayor has said his motion is in response to "growing concerns from residents regarding...
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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
B.C. Forest Practices Board says forestry changes could reduce wildfire risk
VICTORIA - British Columbia's Forest Practices Board says a two-year investigation has found outdated rules and unclear responsibility are stopping forestry from becoming a wildfire prevention tool. The independent body says it examined forestry operations between 2019 and 2022 in areas where communities and forests me...
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Independent review calls for B.C. to declare gender-based violence an epidemic
An independent review of the treatment of victims of sexual and intimate partner violence in the British Columbia legal system calls the government to declare gender-based violence an epidemic. The review says most survivors never report violence to police, and those who do experience more barriers to justice. Statisti...
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B.C. Conservatives start voting on Rustad's leadership in marathon six-month process
VICTORIA - The Conservative Party of British Columbia has quietly begun voting on the leadership of John Rustad in a marathon process that could last about six months. Rustad says in-person voting has already taken place in at least two ridings and he expects the ballot to be completed in December, once members in all ...
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Local Sports
Blazers 2025-26 Schedule
Blazers 2025-26 season includes pair of afternoon home games, battles with new division rival
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers unveiled their schedule for the 2025-26 Western Hockey League (WHL) season. The Blazers will play 34 of their 68 regular season games at Sandman Centre, starting with their home opener on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 6:00 p.m. against the Spokane Chiefs. Of the 34 home games, 26 will be on Frid...
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PWHL DRAFT
Woodland gets last chance at PWHL Draft; agents, local hockey community persistent in push
KAMLOOPS - Kendra Woodland has been more tenacious this time around in her approach to the Professional Women's Hockey League Draft (PWHL), as she's being more proactive in touting to management and coaches. "My agents are on top of it," said Woodland, a 25-year-old goaltender from Kamloops. "They've bee...
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Field Closures
Kamloops sports fields closed Monday night due to 'significant' weekend rain
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops says the ongoing spell of wet weather has forced it to close to majority of its sports fields Monday (June 23) evening. "Due to the significant amount of rain accumulated over the weekend and today, all City fields will be closed tonight," the City said in a brief statement. &q...
Jun 23, 2025
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Canada
Meat producers warn internal trade bill could cause blowback with trade partners
OTTAWA - The Canadian Meat Council is warning that the Liberal government's legislation to ease the movement of goods and services within Canada could actually undermine red meat exports. Lauren Martin, senior director of public affairs for the organization, says the bill is raising questions about whether it could lea...
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Punishing temperatures return to Central Canada during record-breaking heat wave
TORONTO - A heat wave over Ontario and Quebec was set to deliver a parting punch of scorching temperatures on Tuesday, forecasters said, as hydro crews worked to restore power to tens of thousands of customers in areas hit by forceful thunderstorms. Tuesday was expected to be the last day of the high heat and humidity ...
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Maine governor tells N.B. that drop in Canadian tourism hurting small businesses
FREDERICTON - On a visit to New Brunswick, the governor of Maine issued renewed pleas for Canadian tourists to return to the United States, despite their apparent anger over the political climate. Janet Mills says the words of Donald Trump are not those of the American people, and that many of them were "appalled&...
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World
Trump administration will provide $30 million to Israeli-backed group distributing food in Gaza
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration is providing $30 million to an Israeli-backed group distributing food in Gaza, a U.S. official said Tuesday. The request is the first known U.S. government funding for the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's aid distribution efforts amid the Israel-Hamas war. The official, who spok...
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Temperature in New York City reaches 100 degrees as eastern US swelters under extreme heat wave
NEW YORK (AP) - The temperature in New York City reached 100 degrees Tuesday as the eastern U.S. sweltered under an extreme heat wave. Kennedy International Airport recorded 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 Celsius) at midday, according to the National Weather Service. Large swaths of the country were broiling under a heat d...
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Israel says Iran launched more missiles after ceasefire started. Iranian military denies that
BEERSHEBA, Israel (AP) - A tentative truce faltered Tuesday when Israel accused Iran of launching missiles into its airspace after the ceasefire was supposed to take effect and vowed to retaliate. Iran's military denied firing on Israel, state media reported - but explosions boomed and sirens sounded across northern Is...
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