Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Stamer worried federal forestry support won't tackle major B.C. challenges
KAMLOOPS - On Wednesday (June 3), federal energy and natural resource minister Tim Hodgson was in British Columbia to announce millions of dollars for forestry sector support. While Kamloops-North Tho...
Jun 05, 2026 File photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
City of Kamloops defends cancellation of OneBC's booking ahead of planned Sunday town hall
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is defending its decision to cancel a booking made by political party OneBC, which was planning to host a town hall at the Sandman Centre this Sunday (June 7). The even...
Jun 05, 2026 OneBC leader Dallas Brodie (in the white hat) in Kamloops on Nov. 12, 2025. (Image Credit: CFJC Today/File Photo)
'That day has finally come': Dunstone takes Brier Tankard for stroll in Riverside Park
KAMLOOPS - Matt Dunstone waltzed through Riverside Park on Friday [June 5] morning toting heavy hardware, a full-size replica of the Brier Tankard. "You're the curler!" one pickleballer said. After a ...
Jun 05, 2026 MATT DUNSTONE. (Image Credit: CFJC Today/Anthony Corea)
Kamloops Kidney Walk highlights organ donation, patient support and community awareness
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops man who once relied on the support of his community while searching for a kidney donor is now encouraging others to take part in this weekend's Kidney Walk. Ryan Firman was diagn...
Jun 05, 2026 (Image Credit: KidneyWalk.ca)
KFR quickly handles interface fire Friday morning
KAMLOOPS - Another example of the dry conditions around the interior this morning, as Kamloops Fire Rescue was called into action. KFR responded with an engine, water tanker and two bush trucks to a f...
Jun 05, 2026 Crews on scene Friday morning (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
City of Kamloops announces lineup of 2026 FIFA World Cup festivities at Riverside Park
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has laid out its plans to celebrate the FIFA World Cup with watch parties at Riverside Park, which will feature live music and community activations. As part of the fes...
Jun 05, 2026 The FIFA World Cup trophy on display in Zurich, Switzerland on Nov. 20, 2025. (Image Credit: The Canadian Press/AP-Keystone, Claudio Thoma)
Two-thirds of B.C. snowpack melted; continued drying conditions around Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Snowpack conditions in the North Thompson basin are sticking out like a sore thumb compared to other basins in the area. The B.C. River Forecast Centre's (BCRFC) latest Snow Survey and Wate...
Jun 05, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Busy May keeping Kamloops building sector on record pace in 2026
KAMLOOPS - A busy month of May has helped put the Kamloops building sector on a record pace through 2026. New numbers released by the City of Kamloops Building Inspection Division show just under $55 ...
Jun 05, 2026
Notable vehicle fire from RIH parking lot not suspicious: KFR
KAMLOOPS - A vehicle fire from Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) caught the attention of early birds in Kamloops Friday (June 5). Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) responded to a parking stall by the RIH emergency...
Jun 05, 2026 (Image Credit: Aaron Schulze/CFJC Today)
NorthPaws earn first series win of 2026 season
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops NorthPaws won their first series of the 2026 West Coast League (WCL) season. The NorthPaws earned their first win of the season Tuesday (June 2) by defeating the Ridgefield Rap...
Jun 05, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
