Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Overlanders Bridge project ahead of schedule and under budget as reopening nears: City of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A rehabilitation project on the Overlanders Bridge in Kamloops is nearing completion as the bridge deck section of the project is set to wrap up this weekend.City of Kamloops Infrastructure...
Oct 03, 2025
WATCH: Suspects flee after reportedly stolen pickup truck crashes on Highway 5 at Halston
UPDATE (11:30 a.m.): Cpl. Dana Napier, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson, told CFJC Today that the truck driver wasn't arrested and is outstanding.EARLIER: KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops woman remains in custody afte...
Oct 03, 2025
Kamloops-area drought rating intensifies as North and South Thompson basins reach level 3
KAMLOOPS - The drought ratings on the North and South Thompson River basins continue to tick up following what was the warmest September on record in the Kamloops area. According to new data from the ...
Oct 02, 2025
'Three years ago, our city lost pride in the mayor's office'; O'Reilly announces his run for mayor of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Just over one year out from election day, the mayor's race in Kamloops is beginning to take shape. Incumbent mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson has previously stated his intention to seek re-election...
Oct 02, 2025
Buyer beware: Kamloops homeowners warn of renovation contracting scam
KAMLOOPS - People looking to renovate their homes in the Kamloops area are being given a 'buyer beware' warning.CFJC recently spoke to three homeowners - Meridee Hlokoff, Marnie Ulrich and Tanya Mater...
Oct 02, 2025
Arrest made in Saturday assault in Kamloops; RCMP searching for missing backpack
KAMLOOPS - Police in Kamloops say a suspect is in custody in connection with a serious assault that took place early Saturday (Sept. 27) morning. Kamloops RCMP did not release any more details about t...
Oct 02, 2025
Parole board tightens leash for former Kamloops man who killed pregnant girlfriend 25 years ago
KAMLOOPS - The Parole Board of Canada has extended day parole for a former Kamloops man who admitted to killing his pregnant girlfriend in 2000.However, the board is not extending his term as long as ...
Oct 02, 2025
Kamloops experiences warmest month of September on record: Environment Canada
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops experienced its warmest month of September on record, according to data that goes back to 1890. Preliminary numbers from Environment Canada show the average mean temperature in Kam...
Oct 02, 2025
B.C. homeless count shows rising numbers in 12 of 20 communities surveyed
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government says more than half of 20 communities surveyed saw an increase in homelessness since the last count in 2023. The Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs sa...
Oct 02, 2025
Kamloops councillor Mike O'Reilly launches mayoral campaign ahead of 2026 election
KAMLOOPS - A current Kamloops councillor has launched his mayoral campaign ahead of the 2026 municipal election. Mike O'Reilly made the announcement outside Kamloops City Hall Thursday (Oct. 2) mornin...
Oct 02, 2025
