CANADA VOTES 2025
Election Issues 2025: Crime and public safety
KAMLOOPS - The term catch and release has become synonymous with public safety concerns across Canada. Every level government - from city councils and regional districts, to the Provincial and Federal government - has been dealing with rising issues surrounding crime and public safety on the streets, all while balancin...
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Police Incident
UPDATE: Kamloops RCMP, ERT swarm Valhalla Drive home Friday
KAMLOOPS - (UPDATE 4:15 p.m.): Police have cleared the scene in a Brocklehurst neighbourhood after multiple RCMP units, including the Southeast District Emergency Response Team (ERT), were called Friday afternoon (April 25). There aren't many other details available yet, other than the police response was at a property...
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Our Community
Kamloops and Area
ER Closure
Lillooet ER to close for another 13 hours Friday
LILLOOET, B.C. - Residents in Lillooet are navigating the second 13-hour emergency room closure of the week as the facility will be unavailable Friday (April 25) night. Interior Health says the ER at the Lillooet Hospital and Health Centre will be closed from 7:00 p.m. Friday until 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning. People ar...
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BOOGIE THE BRIDGE
Boogie The Bridge on final sprint to race day
KAMLOOPS - The 28th edition of the CFJC TV Boogie the Bridge is almost upon us as runners will find their mark, get set, and go this Sunday (April 27)."Get there bright and early! We have 13 bands, including a main stage band called Handsome Lou. So there's lots of entertainment and high energy," Jo Berry, RU...
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CHRIS ROSE WALK FOR AUTISM
14th annual Chris Rose Walk for Autism fundraising for new communication board
KAMLOOPS - A key fundraiser for the Chris Rose Therapy Centre is coming up this Saturday (April 26). The 14th annual Chris Rose Walk for Autism is aiming to raise enough money to buy a new communication board for the centre in north Kamloops.Every year, money raised by the walk is used to support programs, and equipmen...
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PUT BAGS OUT BY 9 A.M.
Rotary Spring Food Drive aims to stock up Kamloops Food Bank warehouse Saturday
KAMLOOPS - Food banks across the country have been citing a startling increase in the number of people who need their services. Locally, the Kamloops Regional Food Hub is working to serve nine regional food banks, and more than 7,000 individuals. The 34th bi-annual Rotary Spring Food Drive is set to take place this Sat...
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Featured Content
Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening - New Tropicals
They come in to the store every spring and this year is no exception! Ivy Hik from Art Knapp's in Kamloops takes time to showcase some of the new tropicals that are now in stock for you to check out!
Apr 23, 2025
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Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening - Magnolias in Kamloops
Magnolias are only meant to be grown in the lower mainland...right? Wrong says Maury HIk from Art Knapp's in Kamloops! There are lots of locations in town you can find success with this fantastic flowering tree!
Apr 23, 2025
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Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening - One Potato, Two Potato!
Springtime means buds, but it also means spuds! Yes it's a great time to plant potatoes and Maury Hik from Art Knapp Garden Centre and Florist in Kamloops has a number of great suggestions for you to try out this season.
Apr 15, 2025
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British Columbia
Party leaders have packed itineraries today as election day nears
OTTAWA - Federal party leaders have busy itineraries today in one of the final days of the election campaign. Liberal Leader Mark Carney is set to spend much of the day in the Greater Toronto Area, first holding a media availability in King City before visiting a small business in Newmarket, holding a meet and greet in...
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Nation files an emergency injunction filed over raising B.C. gold mine's tailings dam
VANCOUVER - A B.C. First Nation that is going to court to try to stop a mining company from raising its tailings dam is now applying for an emergency injunction to put the construction on hold. The Xatsull nation announced earlier this month that it had filed a legal challenge over the plan to allow the Mount Polley mi...
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Vancouver fire investigation determines blaze may have been 'intentionally set'
VANCOUVER - Police say a fire that burned two businesses in downtown Vancouver on Wednesday may have been intentionally set. Spokesman Sgt. Steve Addison says in a statement that information received by the fire department has prompted a criminal investigation. Vancouver Fire Rescue Services said crews responded just a...
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Local Sports
CARIBOO COLLEGE
Tributes pour in for Kamloops sports advocate Pat O'Brien
KAMLOOPS - Pat O'Brien is being remembered fondly in conversations throughout the Kamloops sports community and beyond. His death last week has spurred memories and talk of his legacy, which includes pioneering the athletics program at Cariboo College, now known as Thompson Rivers University. As CFJC Today reports, his...
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Q&A WITH STANKOVEN
Stankoven talks Hurricanes' hot start to post-season, Spittin' Chiclets appearance and more
KAMLOOPS -- Logan Stankoven and his Carolina Hurricanes are off to a splendid start in their bid for the Stanley Cup. The Hurricanes lead the New Jersey Devils 2-0 in their Eastern Conference quarter-final series, thanks in part to a two-goal night from Stankoven in Game 1. Game 3 is scheduled to get underway at 5 p.m....
Apr 24, 2025
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SABRE TO WOLFPACK
Staying home; Sa-Hali Sabre joins WolfPack women's basketball ahead of 25-26 campaign
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson Rivers WolfPack women's basketball team has added another regional standout as Kamloops local Isabel Phillips will join the team for the upcoming 2025-26 season. "I wanted to stay at home for family, especially my Dad and my Grandma," said Phillips. "I've been able to watch the Wo...
Apr 23, 2025
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Canada
Party leaders have packed itineraries today as election day nears
OTTAWA - Federal party leaders have busy itineraries today in one of the final days of the election campaign. Liberal Leader Mark Carney is set to spend much of the day in the Greater Toronto Area, first holding a media availability in King City before visiting a small business in Newmarket, holding a meet and greet in...
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Canadian delegation among thousands of mourners attending Pope Francis' funeral
Canadians are among the thousands converging on St. Peter's Square this morning to attend the funeral of Pope Francis. Francis died Monday at age 88 and is being remembered as a pontiff dedicated to building bridges and offering compassion to marginalized groups during his 12-year papacy. The Vatican has said the funer...
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Who are Canada's cardinals? A look at the five dignitaries ahead of the papal funeral
Cardinals from around the world are converging on Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis and upcoming meetings that will determine the next leader of the Catholic Church. A three-day public viewing is underway at St. Peter's Basilica ahead of a funeral Saturday. The mourning period is expected to be followed by several d...
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World
Iran and the US begin expert talks in Oman over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program
MUSCAT, Oman (AP) - A third round of talks between Iran and the United States began Saturday in Oman, with experts seeking in-depth discussions over how to reach a possible deal. Iranian state television announced the start of the negotiations. American officials could not be immediately reached. The talks seek to limi...
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Pope Francis' funeral begins in St. Peter's Square
VATICAN CITY (AP) - The funeral Mass for Pope Francis is underway in a packed St. Peter's Square. The Argentine pontiff died Monday. Mourners began streaming into the square at dawn on Saturday. Bells tolled to signal the start of the procession bringing Francis' coffin from St. Peter's Basilica to the front of the alt...
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Thousands rush to St. Peter's Square for Pope Francis' funeral, a ceremony he helped reimagine
VATICAN CITY (AP) - Tens of thousands of people poured into St. Peter's Square starting at dawn Saturday to honor Pope Francis with a farewell ceremony reflecting his priorities as pope and wishes as pastor: Presidents and princes will attend his funeral Mass at the Vatican, but prisoners and migrants will welcome him ...
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