Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
WATCH: Kamloops firefighters rescue young deer from swimming pool
KAMLOOPS - When the heat gets intense in a Kamloops summer, everyone needs to cool off from time to time.That includes members of the animal kingdom.Kamloops Fire Rescue was called to help out a young...
Jul 29, 2026 (Image Credit: Facebook / Kamloops Fire Rescue)
New wildfire sparks outside of Logan Lake
LOGAN LAKE, B.C. - UPDATE (5:15 p.m.): Speaking to CFJC Today at 5:00 p.m., BC Wildfire Service Fire Information Officer Cali Nessman said about 24 firefighters have been sent to this wildfire scene. ...
Jul 29, 2026 The Logan Lake-area fire at 4:20 p.m. (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Victor Kaisar)
Reluctant evacuee rescued by first responders near Chasm
CHASM, B.C. - The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says emergency responders have rescued an individual from the evacuation order area around Clinton. Speaking to a Thompson-Nicola Regional District update ...
Jul 29, 2026 A planned ignition alongside the Pear Lake fire, July 29. (Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service)
RCMP investigating destruction of 100 Mile Pride Society sign
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - RCMP in 100 Mile House are investigating the intentional destruction of a sign promoting a local pride group. According to the 100 Mile Pride Society, the sign was posted at the...
Jul 29, 2026 (Image Credit: Facebook / 100 Mile Pride Society)
Potential blue-green algae reported on Nicola Lake
MERRITT, B.C. - Interior Health says it is aware of reports of blue-green algae blooms on Nicola Lake. Two potential algae reports were made for the large lake northeast of Merritt on May 27 and June ...
Jul 29, 2026 Potential algae bloom sighted on Nicola Lake on June 13. (Image Credit: Algae Watch Observation Map)
Kamloops water rate set to increase by 10 per cent, shift to variable consumption charge
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is on track with its expected water utility rate increase for 2027, although residents may get more control over how much their bill will be. During Tuesday's (July 28)...
Jul 29, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Precipitation halts spike in fire behaviour on Pear Lake wildfire
CLINTON, B.C. - A cold front brought temporary relief for firefighters responding to the Pear Lake wildfire near the Village of Clinton. In an update at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday (July 28), the BC Wildfire Se...
Jul 29, 2026 Northwest corner of the Pear Lake wildfire near Long Lake on Tuesday, July 28. (Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service)
Fastest female: 15-year-old Pretorius of Kamloops makes statement at nationals
KAMLOOPS - "Is this the right time? With a time of 5:10.39, from Gravity MTB Racing, winning U17 Expert Women and it's also the fastest time of every woman on the mountain today, give it up for Megan ...
Jul 28, 2026 MEGAN PRETORIUS. (Image Credit: GARETH DUNN/@GARETHLIKESBIKES)
Small fire near BC Wildlife Park under control at 2.55ha
KAMLOOPS - A small interface fire that popped up Monday (July 27) afternoon in the Campbell Creek area is now under control. Black smoke could be seen from the parking lot of the BC Wildlife Park arou...
Jul 28, 2026 A BC Wildfire Service airtanker dropping retardant on the interface fire near the BC Wildlife Park on July 27, 2026/ (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds/CFJC Today)
Province halts irrigation from Salmon River in response to drought conditions
SALMON ARM, B.C. - The province is enacting restrictions use of the Salmon River for irrigation, saying the river's dangerously low level is a threat to fish populations.Effective Tuesday (July 28), 4...
Jul 28, 2026 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
