Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
UPDATE: River Forecast Centre downgrade alerts in Kamloops area
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE (May 31, 2026): The BC River Forecast Centre has downgraded a pair of alerts in the Kamloops area as water levels recede.The North Thompson, which was on a flood watch alert on Satur...
May 30, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
MS fundraiser walk to hit the streets of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A fundraiser walk to support people living with Multiple Sclerosis is set to hit the streets of Kamloops on Sunday (May 31).Participants will meet at 9 a.m. at Thompson Rivers University's ...
May 30, 2026 (Image Credit: Kelly de Chantal/Facebook)
Kamloops area starts season at elevated, but easing year-over-year drought conditions
KAMLOOPS - Drought levels in the Kamloops area currently among the highest in the province as the BC River Forecast Centre begins monitoring conditions for the season.The Nicola water basin is at Leve...
May 30, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC Today File Photo)
Leadership vote to be announced for B.C. Conservative Party after Rustad ouster
VANCOUVER - It's a pivotal day for the British Columbia Conservative Party as the Opposition in the provincial legislature will announce its new leader. The candidates, who had to pay more than $100,0...
May 30, 2026
Stankoven stars as Hurricanes roll past Canadiens to earn trip to Stanley Cup Final
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The Carolina Hurricanes have finally broken through their Eastern Conference Final roadblock. Now comes the chance to play for the Stanley Cup for the first time in two decades. T...
May 29, 2026
Celebrity football analyst Gruden salutes B.C. Lions in PR touchdown for CFL club
KAMLOOPS - B.C. Lions' general manager Ryan Rigmaiden threw a Hail Mary with the box of merchandise. Former NFL head coach Jon Gruden of Barstool Sports answered the prayer in a public-relations touch...
May 29, 2026 JON GRUDEN. (Image Credit: Barstool Sports)
Kamloops Walk for Alzheimer’s Sunday to honour Ken and Marilyn Ezzard
KAMLOOPS - Ken Ezzard is preparing to take to the track at the Tournament Capital Centre this Sunday (May 31) for the annual IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's. The Kamloops resident is this ye...
May 29, 2026 Ken and Marilyn Ezzard (Image Credit: Contributed)
SILGA calling on province for proper consultation on Heritage Act changes
KAMLOOPS - Acting in his role as president of the Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA), Kamloops councillor Bill Sarai is calling for better consultation on Heritage Act conversation...
May 29, 2026 SILGA president Bill Sarai (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
TRU wildfire expert develops new forecasting tool to strengthen national wildfire preparedness
KAMLOOPS - A Thompson Rivers University (TRU) wildfire expert has developed a new forecasting tool that aims to help agencies, communities and individuals prepare for periods of elevated wildfire risk...
May 29, 2026 Dr. Mike Flannigan (Image Credit: Jeremy Russo/CFJC Today)
Sa-Hali Secondary student finishes first at BC High School Mountain Bike Provincial Championships
KAMLOOPS - Eight bikers from Kamloops traveled to Quesnel last weekend to take part in the 2026 BC High School Mountain Bike Provincial Championships Ben Ovington was one of those riders. The Sa-Hali ...
May 29, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
