Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Five B.C. mayors join forces to advocate for federal support
MERRITT, B.C. - Five B.C. mayors, from Merritt, Princeton, Hope, Abbotsford and Chilliwack, are joining forces to advocate for federal support as they launch the West Coast Corridor Resiliency Partner...
May 26, 2026 Floods in the City of Merritt as seen in Nov. 2021. (Image Credit: Youtube/Greg Lowis)
Month-long alternative approval process begins on borrowing for proposed Kamloops Search and Rescue headquarters
KAMLOOPS - Tuesday (May 26) marks the beginning of a public assent process related to a proposed new headquarters for Kamloops Search and Rescue (KSAR).If it passes, the alternative approval process (...
May 26, 2026 Proposed KSAR headquarters and Kamloops Fire Rescue station. (Image Credit: TNRD)
Motorcyclist killed in Monday night crash on North Shore was 29-year-old Kamloops man: RCMP
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are releasing more details about a horrific crash that killed a Kamloops motorcyclist on the North Shore Monday night (May 25). Police say the incident happened just before 10:50 p.m. ...
May 26, 2026 Tranquille Road and 12th Street, shown Tuesday morning (May 26). (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
Kamloops Christmas Market to expand in space, vendors and live entertainment in 2026
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Christmas Market will use the entire Heritage House parking lot for its second season. The Kamloops Sports Council says the 10-day German Christmas Market will run from Nov. 27...
May 26, 2026 Crowds at the Kamloops Christmas Market in the Heritage House parking lot. (Image Credit: Kamloops Christmas Market/Facebook)
'Compulsively eating objects': Group of severely starved dogs rescued from Shuswap property
SALMON ARM, B.C. - A group of eight young dogs on a Shuswap property who were infested with parasites and worms were recently rescued by the local SPCA. In a news release issued Tuesday (May 26), the ...
May 26, 2026 (Image Credit: BC SPCA)
One person dead in vehicle collision that closes North Shore intersection overnight
KAMLOOPS - One person is dead following a vehicle collision on the North Shore overnight. Details are slim early Tuesday (May 26) morning but Kamloops RCMP Sgt. Joe Bayda confirmed the collision and f...
May 26, 2026 12th Street and Tranquille Road shortly after 11:00 p.m. Monday (Image Credit: City of Kamloops via X/@Kamscan)
'It's going to make our roads safer': Kamloops MLA Stamer's dashcam bill clears third reading
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops MLA Ward Stamer's private members bill to mandate dash cameras in commercial vehicles in British Columbia has cleared third reading in the B.C. Legislature, en route to becoming la...
May 25, 2026 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Kamloops diver wins 3 silver medals for Canada at Junior Americas Cup
KAMLOOPS - It was a busy weekend for KGTC diver Philippe Wadsworth, as the Kamloops product represented Team Canada at the Junior Americas Cup in Mission Viejo, California. Wadsworth impressed in the ...
May 25, 2026 (Image Credit: Contributed / Eric Wadsworth)
Roller skate rentals on offer as Tourism Kamloops opens Loops Explorer Station at Riverside Park
KAMLOOPS - Tourism Kamloops has launched its 2026 season and it features the return of the Loops Explorer Station for the fourth consecutive year, but in a new location at Riverside Park. It'll be sta...
May 25, 2026 (Image Credit: Anthony Corea/CFJC Today)
City of Kamloops warns of delays near city hall ahead of 2026 property tax deadline
KAMLOOPS - Property tax notices have been sent out via email and 'snail mail' and there are still a few weeks before the taxman comes knocking. As such, the City of Kamloops is asking residents to be ...
May 25, 2026 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
