Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
New wildfire springs up near Spences Bridge
SPENCES BRIDGE, B.C. - A new wildfire was discovered near Spences Bridge Friday (May 24).According to the B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS), the fire was discovered just after 3:00 p.m. just north of Spenc...
Marty Hastings May 24, 2024
CFBX record fair continues decade climb of vinyl records
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson Rivers University (TRU) campus radio station CFBX is holding its annual record fair this weekend at Sahali Mall. The fair serves as the main fundraiser for the volunteer-run st...
May 24, 2024
Emergency crews respond to pedestrian struck by pickup in Dufferin area intersection Friday
KAMLOOPS - First responders were called to the intersection of Pacific Way and Hillside Drive Friday afternoon (May 24) for a pedestrian struck by a pickup truck. Just after 12:15 p.m., Kamloops RCMP ...
May 24, 2024
'It does risk four more years of David Eby'; Potential vote split remains after failed BC United-BC Conservative deal
KAMLOOPS - Merger talks between the two so-called 'free enterprise' parties is officially over, with BC United Leader Kevin Falcon announcing on Friday (May 24) morning that a non-compete agreement wi...
May 24, 2024
Dufferin residents warn others after rash of vehicle break-ins
KAMLOOPS - Vehicle break-ins and stolen cars are a common problem in cities across Canada, and Kamloops is no exception. And the problem is not limited to certain neighbourhoods. Andrew Hebden is amon...
James Peters May 24, 2024
Blasting for Trans Canada project in Chase to resume in June
CHASE, B.C. - Chase residents and Highway 1 commuters are in for another six months of blasting.In a notice posted to its website, the Village of Chase says blasting on the south side of the Trans Can...
James Peters May 24, 2024
UPDATE: Missing Courtenay resident found
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE (May 27): RCMP say the missing person has been found and is safe.
James Peters May 24, 2024 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Sun Peaks mayor unveils ALS diagnosis, plans to help with smooth transition before resignation
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - The mayor of Sun Peaks says he's accepted his fate and will continue to oversee initiatives in the mountain resort municipality before it's time for him to step down. In an open lett...
James Peters May 24, 2024
Amateur ornithologists flock to TRU for bird tour
KAMLOOPS - For the first time, members of the public were invited to Thompson Rivers University to take part in a campus bird tour. On Thursday (May 23) morning, emeritus professor and avid ornitholog...
May 23, 2024
Kamloops Vintage Car Club looking for a new home for four classic vehicles
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Vintage Car Club has been operating for more than 50 years in the Tournament Capital. Currently, the club has 86 members, with more than 200 vintage cars in their catalogue.But...
Aaron Schulze May 23, 2024
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