Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
TNRD to host free chipping days in rural communities
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) FireSmart program is kicking off several weeks of free chipping events in rural communities across the region.The TNRD said these chipping event...
5h ago Chipping work underway in the Paul Lake area in Oct. 2024. (Image Credit: Thompson-Nicola Regional District)
Police investigating rural break and enter near Chase
CHASE, B.C. - Chase RCMP are investigating a break-in at a rural property where a pair of recreational vehicles and various items were stolen.Police officials said unknown suspects cut the gate lock t...
9h ago (Image Credit: CFJC file photo)
Williams Lake RCMP reminds off-road drivers of rules
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - Williams Lake RCMP are urging off-road vehicle (ORV) users to be mindful of the rules and regulations of their operation.Police said their improper use of ORVs could lead to fine...
10h ago (Image Credit: CFJC Today file photo)
Kamloops to host 2027 Futsal Canadian Championship in April
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops will host the 2027 Futsal Canadian Championship in April next year.Canada Soccer has picked the Tournament Capital of Canada as the host of the 2027-edition of the nati...
11h ago (Image Credit: Canada Soccer/Contributed)
Cache Creek Mayor John Ranta not seeking re-election in 2026
CACHE CREEK, B.C. - Cache Creek Mayor John Ranta will not be seeking re-election this fall.First elected in 1990, Ranta has been mayor of Cache Creek for 32 of the last 36 years. He lost to Santo Tala...
12h ago John Ranta (Image Credit: TNRD)
CSRD to seek $650,000 loan for water infrastructure work
SALMON ARM - The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) said it will seek a loan of up to $650,000 for the MacArthur-Reedman Heights Waterworks after an Alternative Approval Process (APP) faced no ...
May 23, 2026 (Image Credit: Vernon Matters)
UPDATE: Man taken to hospital after two-vehicle crash on Highway 1 in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - (UPDATE 1:15 p.m.): Westbound traffic along Highway 1 between Pacific Way and Copperhead Drive in Kamloops is flowing once again following a two-vehicle crash Saturday (May 23) morning.Kaml...
May 23, 2026 (Image Credit: Jamie R - @tayho1977 / X)
Single-vehicle crash knocks out power for over 1,200 Kamloops residents
KAMLOOPS - BC Hydro said 1,285 customers in the Westside of Kamloops were without power for over six hours Friday afternoon (May 22) due to a single-vehicle accident.Kamloops RCMP officials said a veh...
May 23, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC file photo)
Voting opens in B.C. Conservative leadership race, winner to be announced May 30
VICTORIA - Voting starts today for members of the B.C. Conservative Party to pick their new leader. Five candidates are running for leadership of B.C.'s official Opposition, taking over for interim le...
May 23, 2026
B.C. Lions excited to kick-off 2026 pre-season against Elks in Langford
KAMLOOPS - After two weeks of training camp at Hillside Stadium, the BC Lions now prepare for their first pre-season game against the Edmonton Elks this Saturday (May 23). The team is hoping all the h...
May 22, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC TODAY)
