Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
City of Kamloops recognized for financial reporting
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops was recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for last year's financial reporting.The City said the recognitions for its...
Mar 29, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC/File photo)
Blazers suffer 5-1 loss to Rockets in game two
KAMOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers suffered a 5-1 loss Saturday night (March 28) in game 2 of their Western Conference quarter-final series against the Kelowna Rockets. Blazers' forward JP Hulbert scored ...
Mar 29, 2026 (Image Credit: Kamloops Blazers/Facebook)
Rescued bear cub found near Kamloops makes 900+ km trip to northern B.C.
KAMLOOPS - An abandoned bear cub found near Heffley Lake, about 43 kilometres north of Kamloops, will now live in the care of the Northern Lights Wildlife Society in Smithers after being treated at th...
Mar 28, 2026 (Image Credit: Northern Lights Wildlife Society)
New project aims to help Indigenous people with diverse needs
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. government is launching a new pilot project aimed at helping Indigenous people with developmental disabilities, those with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and autism in Kamloops.Pr...
Mar 28, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC Today/File Photo)
Prescribed burns planned within City of Williams Lake
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is working with the City of Williams Lake to conduct five prescribed burns within city limits to reduce wildfire risks.The BCWS said burns could be...
Mar 28, 2026 (Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service)
Multiple controlled burns plans for Kamloops area recreation sites
KAMLOOPS - Residents in the Kamloops area may see smoke coming from several recreation sites over the coming weeks, but the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) said this is likely no cause for alarm.This comes...
Mar 28, 2026 (Image Credit: (BC Wildfire Service/File photo))
Blazers open WHL Playoffs with loss to Kelowna
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers fell 3-1 to the Kelowna Rockets in their opening matchup of the 2026 WHL Playoffs on Friday (March 27) at Prospera Place. Jacob Dumansky scored the lone Blazers goal wi...
Mar 28, 2026 (Image Credit: Kamloops Blazers/Facebook)
Firefighters save Tappen woman from house fire
TAPPEN B.C. - Firefighters rescued a woman from her burning home in Tappen on Friday morning (March 27).The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) said crews with the Tappen Sunnybrae Fire Departme...
Mar 28, 2026 (Image Credit: Tappen Sunnybrae Fire Department)
Out of the Cold Kamloops celebrates life of staffer, extends legacy through bracelet fundraiser
KAMLOOPS - Bonnie Cleveland was a shift captain and valued team member at the Out of the Cold shelter in Kamloops, often working late nights and days off. She passed away last year and the shelter sta...
Mar 27, 2026 Bonnie's Bracelets made by her family members (Image Credit: Curtis Goodrum / CFJC News)
TNRD board finalizes 2026 budget with 5.3 per cent global tax increase
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has approved its 2026 budget, which includes a global property tax increase of 5.3 per cent. That figure is down from December's estimate of 6.7...
Mar 27, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC Today File)
