Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
B.C. government says its data doesn't support Merritt RCMP claim of newcomers driving crime
MERRITT, B.C. - On Wednesday (July 8), we brought you the story of the Merritt RCMP raising the alarm about increasing crime in the Nicola Valley, directly tying the issue to provincially funded socia...
Jul 09, 2026 Merritt RCMP (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Friend renews call for answers in Zafar homicide investigation
KAMLOOPS - Over half a year has gone by since Mohammad 'Ash' Zafar was found dead in his Kamloops townhouse. The homicide investigation remains without public updates, leaving friends still searching ...
Jul 09, 2026 Mohammad 'Ash' Zafar (right) taking a picture with his close friend Don Tecson (left). (Image Credit: Contributed / Don Tecson)
Kamloops invites candidates, voters to learn about council roles and responsibilities
KAMLOOPS - (UPDATE July 10): The City of Kamloops is hosting an information session next month geared at people interested in learning what its like to serve on city council ahead of the October munic...
Jul 09, 2026 (Image Credit: Jennifer Hanna / Contributed)
Patrols continuing at site of highly visible Shuswap Road fire
TK'EMLUPS TE SECWPEMC - Kamloops Fire Rescue says regular checks at the site of a Monday's (July 6) highly visible landscape fire along Shuswap Road are still ongoing, but the risk has subsided. The 2...
Jul 09, 2026 Firefighters patrolling the site of the Harper Ranch Road fire along Shuswap Road on July 6, 2026. (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds/CFJC Today)
Kamloops 1- and 2-bedroom apartments see year-over-year rental rates converging
KAMLOOPS - Rental prices for one-bedroom units in Kamloops have increased since last year, while two-bedroom apartments got cheaper in the same timeframe. The two types of units saw a year-over-year c...
Jul 09, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC File photo)
Declining BC drug death trend continues through May; two more deaths recorded in Kamloops
VICTORIA - Slowly but surely, the number of British Columbians being killed by unregulated drugs is on the decline. New numbers released by the BC Coroners Service Thursday (July 9) show 109 deaths in...
Jul 09, 2026 File Photo (Image Credit: Contributed / Ron Gauthier)
Blazers athletic therapist Cochrane named to Team Canada staff at 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup
KAMLOOPS - Taylor Cochrane will be taking her talents to this summer's Hlinka Gretzky Cup.The Kamloops Blazers athletic therapist will serve in a similar role with Team Canada at the annual under-18 h...
Jul 09, 2026 Taylor Cochrane (Image Credit: Kamloops Blazers)
Stankoven name officially engraved on Stanley Cup
KAMLOOPS - The Stankoven name has officially been engraved onto the Stanley Cup.The Carolina Hurricanes shared a picture on social media Wednesday (July 7) showing the 53 names of players and staff - ...
Jul 09, 2026 Logan Stankoven's name on the bottom row of the Carolina Hurricanes' 2025-26 Stanley Cup engraving. (Image Credit: Carolina Hurricanes)
In pursuit of regional municipality, 100 Mile House receives pushback from Cariboo Regional District
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - The District of 100 Mile House says it wants to formally explore forming a regional municipality with neighbouring electoral areas.However, the community is not receiving any su...
Jul 09, 2026 100 Mile House (Image Credit: District of 100 Mile House/File Photo)
Some structures lost at resort due to Fraser Canyon fires
BOOTHROYD, B.C. - A huge wildfire burning in the Fraser Canyon is proving to be challenging for firefighters who are already battling the nearby Brunswick Creek fire.Julia Caranci with the Coastal Fir...
Jul 09, 2026 (Image Credit: Blue Lake Resort/Screegrab via Facebook)
