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Kamloops murder plot uncovered during Lower Mainland in-custody escape investigation
PORT COQUITLAM - Police say their investigation into an in-custody escape three years ago in Port Coquitlam led to the discovery of a murder plot in Kamloops. At a news conference Monday (Sept. 8), th...
James Peters Sep 08, 2025

B.C. orders some farmers to stop using water to protect endangered chinook salmon
VICTORIA - The provincial government has ordered some farmers and other users in southern B.C. to turn off their water taps, because "severe low flows" are threatening endangered chinook salmon. Rande...
James Peters Sep 08, 2025

Will the City of Kamloops' addition of peace officers make a difference in public safety and crime prevention?
James Peters Sep 08, 2025 Image Credit: CFJC Today

Coquihalla closed between Merritt and Hope
MERRITT, B.C. - The Coquihalla Highway is closed in both directions Wednesday afternoon (Sept. 3).Drive BC says the route is closed for a 102 kilometre stretch between Merritt and Hope as a result of ...
James Peters Sep 03, 2025

Kamloops man's disappearance considered suspicious; possible connection to burned vehicle
KAMLOOPS - RCMP say the Southeast District Major Crime Unit (SED MCU) is taking over the investigation into a young Kamloops man's disappearance last month.And while police have stopped short of confi...
James Peters Sep 03, 2025

Kamloops and area to be impacted by wildfire smoke over the next two days: Environment Canada
KAMLOOPS - A special air quality statement is in effect for most of the Southern Interior. Environment Canada says smoke from wildfires is expected to move into the North and South Thompson, Nicola, O...
James Peters Sep 03, 2025

Blazers lock up 2010-born forward Kim
KAMLOOPS - At least one 2010-born forward impressed the Kamloops Blazers brass during the recently wrapped training camp.The team announced it has signed American forward Collin Kim to a standard WHL ...
James Peters Sep 02, 2025

Did you vacation closer to home this summer?
James Peters Sep 02, 2025 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)

BCGEU says some of its members will begin walking picket lines Tuesday
VICTORIA - The British Columbia General Employees' Union says a portion of its members who work for the province's public service will begin walking picket lines Tuesday after the union issued 72-hour...
James Peters Sep 01, 2025

Russia is suspected of jamming the radar of EU leader's plane above Bulgaria, an official says
BRUSSELS (AP) - A plane carrying European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen was hit by radar jamming over Bulgaria in a suspected Russian operation, a spokesperson said Monday. The plane lande...
James Peters Sep 01, 2025

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