Cherry Bluff Fire
BCWS crew mopping up small fire west of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildfire Service says a crew jumped on a new wildfire start just west of Kamloops Wednesday (June 4), quickly bringing it under control.The fire was reported Wednesday evening at Cherry Bluff, on the southern shore of Kamloops Lake east of Tobiano.Fire Information Officer Cali Nessman says one initial...
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Hit and Run
Kamloops RCMP investigating after woman hit by vehicle at Summit and McGill
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP say a woman suffered minor injuries after a hit and run crash at the intersection of Summit Drive and McGill Road on Monday last week (May 26).
In a news release issued Thursday (June 5), police say the woman, who was in her 20s, attempted to cross Summit Drive around 6:00 p.m. on May 26, wh...
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Art of Gardening - Magnolias in Kamloops
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Kamloops and Area
Warm Weather Coming
Special weather statement in effect for much of southern B.C. because of warmer than normal temperatures
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for a large portion of southern B.C., because of an "early season heat event" with warmer than normal temperatures expected into next week.That special weather statement covers the Kamloops area, which includes the North Thompson, the Shuswa...
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BUSINESS ADVOCACY
'Not receiving the value'; Kamloops Chamber cites cost-saving in decision to cut ties with BC Chamber
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops and District Chamber of Commerce says its decision to not renew its membership with the BC Chamber of Commerce isn't related to 'bad blood', but simply boiled down to a matter of cost-effectiveness. The Kamloops Chamber has more than 700 members and President Sara Lawson says this year, they fe...
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SPECIAL CEREMONY
Legion to exercise Kamloops Freedom of the City Friday afternoon
KAMLOOPS - The Legion was given the freedom of the city in Kamloops back in 1986, this Friday (June 5) ahead of the BC/Yukon Legion Command Conference this weekend, the legion will exercise that freedom.The ceremony will begin at City Hall where the deputy mayor of Kamloops will read a proclamation, allowing the legion...
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Civil Forfeiture Grants
Several Kamloops-area programs getting funding from B.C. Civil Forfeiture Grant program
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. government says a number of initiatives in the Kamloops area will benefit from a provincial grant that is aimed at preventing crime, advancing healing and enhancing public safety.The B.C. Ministry of Public Safety said Thursday (June 5) it is providing $7.5-million in grants towards 166 community-le...
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Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening — Colourful Plants For Shade
Who says you can't brighten up that shady corner of your yard with vibrant plant life? Maury Hik from Art Knapp Garden Centre and Florist in Kamloops says otherwise - and has a number of fantastic suggestions to prove his point!
Jun 04, 2025
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Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening — Weeping Cascade Hydrangeas
Looking for something a little different to adorn your patio posts and garden arbours? Maury Hik from Art Knapp Home & Garden in Kamloops has just the thing - the Weeping Cascade Hydrangea!
May 28, 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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British Columbia
Police investigating after vehicle crashes into Cirque du Soleil arena in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Vancouver police say it's a "miracle" no one was injured after a vehicle crashed into the Pacific Coliseum arena on Thursday evening.
Police say a vehicle drove into the front entrance of the building around 8 p.m. while a Cirque du Soleil show was taking place.
They say a 30-year-old Vancouver ma...
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'We're people too': Canada's homeless population is aging, changing how shelters run
VANCOUVER - Seventy-one-year-old Roger Oake sat on a bench outside the Union Gospel Mission shelter in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside after breakfast.
He had been sleeping at the shelter for about a month "this time" and said that after several years of homelessness, walking "the beat" during the da...
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Man arrested after vehicle driven into Vancouver Cirque du Soleil arena, no one hurt
VANCOUVER - Vancouver police say a man has been arrested after a vehicle was driven into the Pacific Coliseum arena while a Cirque du Soleil show was taking place.
They said no one was injured and the crash does not appear to be an act of terrorism, or related to the Lapu Lapu Day attack that took place in April.
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Cougars Signing
PG Cougars sign Kamloops native Cohen Baker
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Cougars have signed Kamloops native Cohen Baker to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.The 15-year-old Baker was the Cougars first round pick in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft, and he was taken 17th overall. Baker tallied 24 goals and 64 points in 33 games for the Burnaby Winter ...
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Blazers Trade
Blazers acquire two draft picks for 17-year-old defenceman Kaden Meyer
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers have acquired a pair of draft picks in exchange for defenceman Kaden Meyer.Meyer, a 17-year-old Delta native, was traded to the Calgary Hitmen in exchange for a fourth round pick in 2028 and a sixth round pick in 2026.Drafted by the Blazers in the sixth round, 124th overall in the 2023 W...
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ON THE DIAMOND
Kamloops' STK Fastball to square off against under-23 Softball Canada team, host tournament
KAMLOOPS - Fastpitch heat is blanketing Charles Anderson Stadium. The men's under-23 Softball Canada team will square off against Chase-based STK Fastball on Thursday (June 5), a 7:30 p.m. start at Charles Anderson. "We've levelled up this year and brought in a lot of international players from Australia, New Zeal...
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Canada
Carney and Li agree to regularize communication between Canada and China
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese Premier Li Qiang have agreed to regularize channels of communication between the two countries.
A readout from Carney's office also says the leaders committed to working together to address the fentanyl crisis.
Canada and China have been involved in a trade dispute.
China...
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Police investigating after vehicle crashes into Cirque du Soleil arena in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Vancouver police say it's a "miracle" no one was injured after a vehicle crashed into the Pacific Coliseum arena on Thursday evening.
Police say a vehicle drove into the front entrance of the building around 8 p.m. while a Cirque du Soleil show was taking place.
They say a 30-year-old Vancouver ma...
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In the news today: Liberals set to table internal trade bill
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Liberals set to table internal trade bill
The Liberal government is poised to table landmark legislation to break down internal trade barriers and increase labour mobility within Canada.
The government has put a bill on the House ...
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World
Netanyahu says Israel has 'activated' some Palestinian clans in the fight against Hamas
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Israel has "activated" some local clans of Palestinians in Gaza in the fight against Hamas.
In a video posted to his X account, Netanyahu said the government made the move on the advice of "security officials,&quo...
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Immigration judge grants bond to Massachusetts teen arrested on his way to volleyball practice
CHELMSFORD, Mass. (AP) - An immigration judge on Thursday granted bond to a Massachusetts high school student who was arrested on his way to volleyball practice last weekend.
Marcelo Gomes da Silva, 18, who came to the U.S. from Brazil at age 7, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement age...
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French Open: Coco Gauff beats Loïs Boisson to set up a 1 vs. 2 final against Aryna Sabalenka
PARIS (AP) - Coco Gauff reached her second final at Roland-Garros by beating Loïs Boisson 6-1, 6-2 on Thursday to end the surprising, upset-filled run by a French wild-card entry who is ranked No. 361.
The victory by No. 2 Gauff sets up a blockbuster championship match against No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka o...
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