Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

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, ...
Pattison Media 3h ago (Image Credit: CFJC Today File Photo)

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...
Pattison Media 4h ago The crowd at the inaugural Brett Kissel and Jess Moskaluke concert at the Sun Peaks Centre stage on Sept. 20, 2024. (Image Credit: Sun Peaks Resort)

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.Th...
Pattison Media 4h ago The Canadian Revenue Agency national headquarters in Ottawa. (Image Credit: Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press)

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 Vict...
Pattison Media 6h ago The work zone where crews will be removing silt and vegetation from ditches Feb. 23 to 26. (Image Credit: City of Kamloops)

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 goa...
Pattison Media 10h ago (Image Credit: Steve Dunsmoor/Kelowna Rockets)

Canada rues missed chances after falling to U.S. in Olympic men's hockey final
MILAN - Connor McDavid and Macklin Celebrini were stopped on breakaways. A talent-rich power play had 93 seconds with a two-man advantage. Devon Toews saw his shot batted away at the goal line. Nathan...
The Canadian Press 11h ago U.S. players celebrate their overtime win over Canada in the men's gold medal hockey game at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, on Sunday, February 22, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Gold medal, golden hour: Kamloops establishments rising up for early Canada-USA start
KAMLOOPS - It will be a rare rise and shine, emphasis on rise, for some Kamloops bars and restaurants Sunday (Feb. 22). Canada's men's hockey team will play the United States in the gold medal game on...
Pattison Media Feb 21, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)

Kamloops council committee mulling timeline options for next Citizen Satisfaction Survey
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is mapping out its plan to carry out the next Citizen Satisfaction Survey. In a memo being presented to Kamloops council's governance and service excellence select comm...
Pattison Media Feb 21, 2026 (Image Credit: Aaron Schulze/CFJC Today)

RCMP major crime unit investigating targeted incident at Merritt home
MERRITT, B.C. - A heavy police presence was on hand at a home in Merritt Friday (Feb. 20). Merritt RCMP S/Sgt. Josh Roda told Q101 Merritt there was an isolated incident, and frontline officers were c...
Pattison Media Feb 21, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)

Amid 'strange' ski season, Harper Mountain hopes to stay open for the duration
PAUL LAKE, B.C. - In 2026, Harper Mountain has had to close twice - including as recently as February 5 - and has only reopened on Family Day weekend after a warm spell of weather limited owners' abil...
Pattison Media Feb 20, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)

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