YKA Development
Kamloops COTW to consider Fulton Field tax exemption options
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops' Committee of the Whole (COTW) will discuss options for a proposed plan to expand the city's Revitalization Tax Exemption to include lands around the airport on Tuesday (Apr 28).The plan, initially proposed by Councillors Bill Sarai, Katie Neustaeter and Stephen Karpuk, aims to spur development at F...
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VIDEO INTERVIEW
Stankoven talks hot start to NHL playoffs despite sickness, media attention, Kamloops support
KAMLOOPS - Logan Stankoven of Kamloops was tied for the lead in NHL playoff scoring as of Sunday [April 26] afternoon.He racked up four goals in four games during his club's sweep of the Ottawa Senators in Round 1 and scored the first goal in the first three games of the series.Stankoven spoke to CFJC on Sunday. See th...
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New Housing
New 27-unit cooperative housing development set to rise in downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The Propolis Cooperative Housing Society is moving ahead with plans for a new four-storey, 27-unit apartment building on St. Paul Street in downtown Kamloops. Located at the intersection of St. Paul Street and 10th Avenue, Propolis expects to begin construction as soon as this year. If all goes well, it also...
Apr 24, 2026
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Wildlfire training
Wildfire fighter bootcamp behind smoke near Merritt
MERRITT, B.C. - Smoke near Merritt on Friday and Saturday (April 24 and 25) is likely no cause for alarm as the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is giving new recruits live fire training.The BCWS said its New Recruitment Bootcamp includes igniting and extinguishing small burn piles to simulate a wildfire response.Exercises w...
Apr 24, 2026
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Missing Person
RCMP say missing Kamloops man may be trying to get to Vernon
KAMLOOPS - RCMP would like your help tracking down a recent arrival to Kamloops who has been reported missing.In a news release, spokesperson Staff Sgt. Janelle Shoihet says Gene Siedekum, 61, was last seen Monday (April 20) around the 300-block of Columbia Street."Gene recently moved to Kamloops and may attempt t...
Apr 24, 2026
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Fire Ban
Williams Lake to implement campfire ban within city limits
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - The City of Williams Lake will implement a campfire ban within city limits as of noon on Friday (April 24).This follows a ban on Category 2 and 3 burns in the Cariboo Fire Centre introduced on Thursday.The Williams Lake campfire ban will remain in place until October 31, or it could be rescinded e...
Apr 23, 2026
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Featured Content
Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening: Basket & Container Stuffers
Shawn is taking a look at everyone's favourite fillers and spillers for hanging baskets and container pots. Ready to get stuffed? Your basket is! Fillers and spillers!
Apr 22, 2026
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Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening: Bearing Strawberries
Did you know the difference between June- and ever-bearing strawberries?
Apr 17, 2026
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Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening: Different Fruit for Different Folks
Shawn goes through many options for enjoying fresh fruit at different elevations and temperatures in the Thompson-Okanagan.
Apr 17, 2026
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British Columbia
RCMP in B.C. investigate suspected kidnapping in a restaurant parking lot
RICHMOND - Police in Richmond, B.C., say they're investigating a suspected kidnapping in a restaurant parking lot. Police say they were called to the Bamboo Grove Restaurant on No. 3 Road just after 10 p.m. on Friday, after a witness reported seeing tw...
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Carney, Eby lament 'senseless' violence of Vancouver festival attack one year later
VANCOUVER - It was early Sunday morning when Antonio Ortega drove in the area of Fraser Street in Vancouver, a year to the day since a vehicle tore through the crowd of the Lapu Lapu Day festival celebrating Filipino independence. Ortega said he took ...
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Man arrested after deadly fire at Abbotsford, B.C., homeless encampment
ABBOTSFORD - Police in Abbotsford, B.C., say a man has been arrested after a body was discovered in a burned out structure at a homeless encampment Friday evening. Abbotsford Police say officers responded to a reported fire at the Peardonville homeles...
Apr 25, 2026
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Local Sports
VIDEO INTERVIEW
Stankoven talks hot start to NHL playoffs despite sickness, media attention, Kamloops support
KAMLOOPS - Logan Stankoven of Kamloops was tied for the lead in NHL playoff scoring as of Sunday [April 26] afternoon.He racked up four goals in four games during his club's sweep of the Ottawa Senators in Round 1 and scored the first goal in the first three games of the series.Stankoven spoke to CFJC on Sunday. See th...
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WHL Awards
Blazers' forward Hurlbert named WHL rookie of the year
KAMLOOPS - J.P. Hurlbert's rookie Western Hockey League season is officially one for the record books. The 17-year-old American has been named the WHL's rookie of the year for the 2025-26 season. Hurlbert is the third Blazer to win the Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy and the first since Scottie Upshall in 2000-01. Ron Shud...
Apr 23, 2026
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Goodbye, KI
Storm owner Kolle on B.C. Hockey Conference: 'We simply seek to be the best'
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Storm owner Matt Kolle sees prestige in joining the B.C. Hockey Conference (BCHC), a Hockey Canada-sanctioned Junior A circuit. "Three years ago, with the BCHL leaving [Hockey Canada], that's a big piece of British Columbia hockey leaving," Kolle said. "For us to elevate to this leve...
Apr 23, 2026
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Canada
Christine Fréchette to begin first foreign mission as Quebec premier
QUÉBEC - Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette will travel to Washington on Monday for her first official foreign mission. She will arrive there just as the U.S. capital has been shaken by what appears to be another assassination attempt targeting Presid...
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Carney, Eby lament 'senseless' violence of Vancouver festival attack one year later
VANCOUVER - It was early Sunday morning when Antonio Ortega drove in the area of Fraser Street in Vancouver, a year to the day since a vehicle tore through the crowd of the Lapu Lapu Day festival celebrating Filipino independence. Ortega said he took ...
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Alexandre Boulerice to make announcement on Monday about political future
MONTREAL - Alexandre Boulerice, the federal MP for the Montreal riding of Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, is expected to make an announcement about his political future on Monday. A source within Québec solidaire suggests Boulerice plans to leave the NDP a...
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World
Malian defense minister killed in attack that saw jihadis and rebels seize towns, military bases
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) - Malian Minister of Defense Gen. Sadio Camara was killed in an attack as jihadi and rebel forces seized towns and military bases across the country, according to a military officer and two other sources on Sunday. The...
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DC gala shooting suspect aired grievances against Trump in writings to family
WASHINGTON (AP) - The man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner railed against Trump administration policies and referred to himself as a "Friendly Federal Assassin" in writings sent to family members minutes bef...
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Sabastian Sawe of Kenya becomes first person to run a sub-2-hour marathon to win in London
LONDON (AP) - Sabastian Sawe of Kenya has become the first person to break the fabled 2-hour barrier in the marathon. In a huge moment in sports history, Sawe smashed the men's world record by 65 seconds in winning the London Marathon in ...
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