Tax Season
It's the first tax season since the CRA revamped its services. Here's what to expect
OTTAWA - The Canada Revenue Agency says taxpayers should have an easier time this tax season, a year after it faced criticism for long wait times and, in some cases, bad advice from representatives.The agency has revamped its operations, undertaking a government-ordered service improvement plan focused on addressing ca...
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RCMP can't corroborate 'veracity' of multiple threats in Tumbler Ridge
RCMP say they have not been able to corroborate the "veracity" of multiple threats being received in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., in the wake of the recent school shooting there. A short statement issued Sunday from B.C. RCMP spokesman Staff Sgt. Kris Clark sa...
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Kamloops and Area
Road Rescue
KSAR says injured person rescued after vehicle goes over embankment on Goose Lake Road
KAMLOOPS - Details are limited, but Kamloops Search and Rescue (KSAR) says it was called out to help an injured person on Goose Lake Road, south of city limits this weekend.In a post on social media, KSAR says 14 of its members - including members of the rope rescue team - responded to a call from the BC Ambulance Serv...
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Live Music and Events
Tourism Sun Peaks partners with MRG Live in an effort to attract live events to Kamloops-area resort
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - Tourism Sun Peaks has announced a new partnership with event and concert promoter MRG Live in a bid to position the Kamloops-area ski resort as an "investable live events destination."The partnership comes ahead of the second summer of operations at the Sun Peaks Centre Stage, which opened i...
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Temporary Detours
Ditch clearing work to cause temporary road closures at south end of Overlanders Bridge
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is reminding drivers of a temporary traffic detour that will be in effect on the south end of the Overlanders Bridge early next week.It notes the eastbound lane of Victoria Street West heading towards downtown will be closed to traffic between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., from Monday until T...
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Rockets 4 Blazers 2
Iginla stars again as Blazers lose back-to-back games against Rockets
KELOWNA - The Kamloops Blazers came up short once again against the Kelowna Rockets, as they dropped a 4-2 decision Saturday (Feb. 21) night at Prospera Place.Nathan Behm and Jordan Keller had the goals for the Blazers but it was Tij Iginla who once again stole the show with a pair of goals. The son of former Blazers l...
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Featured Content
The Art of Christmas
The Art of Christmas: Christmas gifts
It's the most special time of the year for Maury Hik from Art Knapp Home and Garden! That's because he gets to talk about all the cool and unique gifts he has to offer on this final episode of the Art of Christmas for 2025.
Dec 17, 2025
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Art of Christmas
Art of Christmas: Christmas trees
For the gardener, what more important topic is there to talk about during the Christmas season than Christmas trees? Ivy Hik from Art Knapp Home and Garden takes time to talk about a few of the popular types they offer and how to take care of them!
Dec 12, 2025
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Art of Gardening
The Art of Christmas: Seasonal hand-tied bouquet
At this time of year, there's always a lot of interest by customers wondering how to create a colourful, hand tied bouquet. But Ivy Hik from Art Knapp Home & Garden in Kamloops makes a lot of them so she's taking time out to show you how it's done!WATCH:
Dec 09, 2025
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British Columbia
RCMP investigating threats online and in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., after shootings
RCMP say they are investigating threats that have circulated online and within the community of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., on the same day that the funeral for one of the victims in the mass shooting had to be cancelled. Police did not offer specifics on the...
Feb 21, 2026
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B.C. paramedics union reaches agreement in principle, avoids possible job action
RICHMOND - The union representing more than 6,000 ambulance paramedics and dispatchers in British Columbia says it has reached an agreement in principle on a new contract, avoiding the possibility of job action. The Ambulance Paramedics of BC says the...
Feb 21, 2026
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Heli-skier dies in avalanche near Revelstoke, B.C.
REVELSTOKE - A heli-skier has died after being caught in an avalanche in southeastern British Columbia. RCMP say they were told on Thursday about a fatality after an avalanche in a heli-skiing area near Revelstoke, about 640 kilometres east of Vancouv...
Feb 21, 2026
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Local Sports
Rockets 4 Blazers 2
Iginla stars again as Blazers lose back-to-back games against Rockets
KELOWNA - The Kamloops Blazers came up short once again against the Kelowna Rockets, as they dropped a 4-2 decision Saturday (Feb. 21) night at Prospera Place.Nathan Behm and Jordan Keller had the goals for the Blazers but it was Tij Iginla who once again stole the show with a pair of goals. The son of former Blazers l...
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Rockets 3 Blazers 2 OT
Blazers pick up a point in 3-2 overtime loss to Rockets
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers came back and secured a point but fell to the Kelowna Rockets 3-2 in overtime at home Friday (Feb. 20). Trailing 2-0 going late into the second period, Nathan Behm struck twice for the Blazers in 1:26 to tie the game 2-2. Both of Behm's goals came from above the circles: a slapshot from ...
Feb 21, 2026
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GNAC CHAMPIONSHIPS
Raiya Matonovich of Kamloops impresses at 2026 GNAC Indoor Track and Field championships
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops product Raiya Matonovich showed out at the 2026 Great Northwest Athletic Conference Indoor Track and Field championships earlier this week. The Sa-Hali Secondary grad recorded three first place finishes and was named Female Track Athlete of the Meet. Matonovich finished first in the women's 800m wit...
Feb 20, 2026
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Canada
Ottawa launching countrywide survey in buildup toward formal men's health strategy
OTTAWA - The federal government is taking its first steps toward developing a national men's health strategy, launching a survey for Canadians to weigh in. As previously reported by The Canadian Press, federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel is working...
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Tax Season
It's the first tax season since the CRA revamped its services. Here's what to expect
OTTAWA - The Canada Revenue Agency says taxpayers should have an easier time this tax season, a year after it faced criticism for long wait times and, in some cases, bad advice from representatives.The agency has revamped its operations, undertaking a government-ordered service improvement plan focused on addressing ca...
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Canadians in Mexican state ordered to shelter in place as violence erupts
HALIFAX - As violence erupted across parts of Mexico on Sunday, many Canadians were forced to take shelter to stay safe, while others, like Wendy Buelow, were left stranded as airports shut down and flights were cancelled. Mexican government officials...
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World
Next US-Iran nuclear talks are Thursday in Geneva as Washington awaits proposed deal from Tehran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The United States and Iran will hold their next round of nuclear talks Thursday in Geneva, a facilitator said Sunday, as the Islamic Republic faces both the threat of a U.S. military strike and new protests at home. ...
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Mexican army kills leader of powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel during operation to capture him
MEXICO CITY (AP) - The Mexican army killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, "El Mencho," on Sunday, decapitating what had become Mexico's most powerful drug cartel and thrusting swaths of the nation int...
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The Latest: Armed man shot, killed after entering perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, Secret Service says
An armed man was shot and killed after entering the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump's resort in Palm Beach, Florida. Although Trump often spends weekends at his resort, he was at the White House during this inciden...
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