Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

Rodgers of Kamloops accepts pickleball coaching position in Cayman Islands, will represent Canada at World Cup
GEORGE TOWN, CAYMAN ISLANDS -- Casey Rodgers of Kamloops has been selected to compete for Canada at the Pickleball World Cup for the second consecutive year. She is one of 10 on the national team who ...
Marty Hastings Sep 19, 2025

Kamloops RCMP ask for help identifying theft suspect
KAMLOOPS - RCMP in Kamloops would like your help tracking down an alleged thief.According to police, the theft happened was reported at about 7:00 p.m. last Sunday (Sept. 14) from a store in the 1000-...
Sep 19, 2025

Seymour Street to remain open as Fourth Avenue sewer main project moves closer to completion
KAMLOOPS - A section of Seymour Street in downtown Kamloops will remain open to traffic, as construction crews working to replace a sewer main line along Fourth Avenue continue to move further south.T...
Victor Kaisar Sep 19, 2025

Kamloops RCMP urging caution online after latest fake banking scam
KAMLOOPS - Police in Kamloops are asking people to be mindful of online fraudsters as instances of online scams continue to be reported to the RCMP.Police say in one recent instance from Aug. 22 this ...
Victor Kaisar Sep 19, 2025

Kamloops MP Mel Arnold tables victims' rights bill in House of Commons
OTTAWA - The Conservative Member of Parliament for Kamloops-Shuswap-Central Rockies has tabled a private member's bill to expand the rights of victims of crime.Mel Arnold's Bill C-221 is proposing ame...
Victor Kaisar Sep 19, 2025

Elvis Stojko to make Salmon Arm stop during Stars on Ice tour in December
SALMON ARM, B.C. - Elvis Stojko will glide into Salmon Arm this winter as part of the Stars on Ice tour, and he'll be bringing some friends with him. The legendary Canadian figure skater is headlining...
Victor Kaisar Sep 19, 2025

Edmonton flight bolsters Kamloops Airport summer activity
KAMLOOPS - A steady number of passengers arrived and departed from the Kamloops Airport this summer, in part because of a new direct flight to Edmonton, which worked well for both WestJet and Kamloops...
Curtis Goodrum Sep 18, 2025

Conference centre packed for United Way BC kickoff event
KAMLOOPS - Thursday (Sept. 18th) is United Way BC Day, when unions, companies and non-profits get to see the impact their time and money have had on helping communities across the province. The Thomps...
Curtis Goodrum Sep 18, 2025

Driver in crash that killed TRU volleyball player still without lawyer as sentencing approaches
KAMLOOPS - Colval Abbinett was back in a Kamloops courtroom Thursday (Sept. 18) morning, appearing virtually before the judge.Abbinett has already pleaded guilty to one count of driving without due ca...
Michael Reeve Sep 18, 2025

Addressing lifeguard shortage won't be easy: City of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The Westsyde Pool and Fitness Centre is running with reduced hours due to staffing challenges at City of Kamloops pools. The issue, at its base, is simple - the city needs seven bodies to o...
Michael Reeve Sep 18, 2025

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Question of the Week
With B.C. moving to end the time change, do you prefer permanent Daylight Savings Time, permanent Standard Time, or the status quo?
Mar 02, 2026

Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce
39th Annual Business Excellence Awards
1000 WAYS TO HEAL
1000 WAYS TO HEAL: What are we doing with the land in Kamloops?
Mar 02, 2026
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LOOPED IN WITH NIKKI OMEN: March 2, 2026
Mar 02, 2026

Art of Christmas
Art of Christmas: Christmas trees
Week In Review
Week In Review: Week of February 23
Feb 28, 2026
SOUND OFF
SOUND OFF: KSACC disappointed at Kamloops MLAs' vote to advance human rights code bill beyond first reading
Feb 28, 2026