Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Wildfire breaks out northwest of Merritt
KAMLOOPS FIRE CENTRE - The BC Wildfire service is monitoring a human-caused wildfire northwest of Merritt.The BCWS said the fire was reported on Saturday (May 2) in the Inkikuh Creek area, about 75 ki...
7h ago (Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service)
Man hospitalized after feud with house sitters
SALMON ARM - A man was left hospitalized after he was struck by a vehicle driven by his house sitter.Salmon Arm RCMP said they were called to the hospital on April 5 when a staff member reported that ...
11h ago (Image Credit: CFLC file photo)
Closures planned for Highway 1 between Columbia Street and Summit Drive
KAMLOOPS - Traffic along Highway 1 between Kamloops' Columbia Street exit and Summit Drive on-ramp will be disrupted as the B.C. government begins construction on the overpass next Saturday (May 9).Th...
12h ago (Image Credit: CFJC file photo)
Salmon Arm to begin Park Hill fuel mitigation work
SALMON ARM - The City of Salmon Arm will begin FireSmart fuel mitigation work at Park Hill on Monday (May 4).The City said contractors will be completing the work with the goal of reducing wildfire ri...
12h ago (Image Credit: CFJC file photo)
Stankoven scores twice as Hurricanes blow past Flyers in opener of Round 2 series
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Logan Stankoven scored twice to continue his post-season tear and the Carolina Hurricanes smothered the Philadelphia Flyers in a 3-0 victory Saturday night to open the second-roun...
May 02, 2026
CSRD to begin upgrades on Cedar Heights water treatment facility
SORRENTO, B.C. - Stage 4 water restrictions will be implemented for the Cedar Heights water system starting Monday (May 4) as the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) begins upgrades on the UV wa...
May 02, 2026 (Image Credit: Columbia Shuswap Regional District)
Cariboo residents urged to be cautious with fire amid warm, dry conditions
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - The BC Wildfire Service is urging residents to exercise caution with campfires and abide by open burning prohibitions as the region is expecting warm, dry conditions over the wee...
May 02, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC file photo)
Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc and TRU sign partnership agreement
Kamloops - Tkemlps te Secwpemc and Thompson Rivers University (TRU) have signed a new partnership agreement to formalize their working relationship.TRU officials said the Knucwetwcw Agreement, titled ...
May 02, 2026 Kúkwpi7 Rosanne Casimir, Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc (left) and Dr. Airini, president and vice‑chancellor of Thompson Rivers University, sign the Knucwetwécw Agreement, titled Me7 Elkstwécw-kt (We will work together). (Image Credit: Thompson Rivers University)
First-ever Jane's Walk coming to Kamloops this weekend
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops is getting set to host its first-ever Jane's Walk festival this weekend, which encourages people to discover their communities and connect with their neighbours. Organized by the P...
May 01, 2026 (Image Credit: Propolis Cooperative Housing Society/Contributed)
Forests Minister Parmar touts new support grant; wants forestry prioritized in CUSMA renegotiations
KAMLOOPS - B.C.'s forests minister was in Kamloops Friday (May 1) to speak about a nearly $21-million forestry workers support grant announced this week. The provincial government says the money will ...
May 01, 2026 (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds/CFJC Today)
