Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops on pace for lowest rate of drug deaths in a decade: province
KAMLOOPS - The number of deaths attributed to toxic drugs in Kamloops this year doubled last month - but the city is still seeing its lowest rate of drug deaths in a decade.New totals released by the ...
May 13, 2026 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
DASHCAM VIDEO: Alberta driver nabbed for speeding, passing on double-solid lines near Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - An Alberta man en route to the Lower Mainland was forced to make alternate arrangements after getting his vehicle impounded east of Kamloops. BC Highway Patrol says officers were told of a ...
May 13, 2026 (Image Credit: BC Highway Patrol)
Blazers sign BCHL forward Arnason
KAMLOOPS - Along with the North and South Thompson, a third River will meet in Kamloops. The Kamloops Blazers announced they have signed 2008-born forward River Arnason ahead of the 2026-27 Western Ho...
May 13, 2026 (Image Credit: Kamloops)
Inaugural provincial outdoor recreation conference being hosted in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A first-of-its-kind conference in B.C. is expected to bring in more than 300 visitors to Kamloops. The Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia (ORCBC) conference will be hosted at Th...
May 13, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Strong wind gusts expected on the Coquihalla Highway and Okanagan Connector
KAMLOOPS - A storm moving into the southern interior is expected to cause challenging driving conditions on mountain highways in the Kamloops area. In a special weather statement posted Wednesday (May...
May 13, 2026 Highway 5, about 24 kilometres north of Merritt at Helmer Interchange, looking north at 6:15 a.m. Wednesday. (Image Credit: DriveBC)
UPDATE: Water service restored in Juniper and Rose Hill, only safe for bathing and cleaning
UPDATE (1:30 p.m.): The City of Kamloops says it has replenished reservoirs serving east Kamloops, meaning water service has been restored for all areas affected by this week's main break.However, cit...
May 13, 2026 Repairs underway at the intersection of River Street and 14th Avenue on May 12, 2026. (Image Credit: Victor Kaisar/CFJC Today)
City crews moving to Plan B for east Kamloops water repair; restrictions remain
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops says its repair effort on a leaking pipe that serves the eastern portion of Kamloops has proven 'unsuccessful'.In an update issued just after 5:00 p.m. Tuesday (May 12)...
May 12, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Victor Kaisar)
'You don't want to sit on it for too long'; Red-hot Stankoven, Hurricanes await conference final opponent
RALEIGH - Logan Stankoven and his Carolina Hurricanes have torn through the first two rounds of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The 5-foot-8, 165-pound forward from Kamloops and his linemates Jackson Blake ...
May 12, 2026 Logan Stankoven (Image Credit: Contributed / Wes Stankoven)
'People who would donate to us are now coming through our door'; Nicola Valley Food Bank adjusting to rising demand
MERRITT, B.C. - The Nicola Valley Food Bank has been dealing with increased use and decreased donations over the past several months. The food bank is seeing four-to-five new faces each and every week...
May 12, 2026 Nicola Valley Food Bank (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Goetz seeking re-election as Merritt's mayor
MERRITT - British Columbians are set to head to the polls this October to elect regional area directors, councils and mayors. Mike Goetz will be seeking re-election in Merritt, where he has served as ...
May 12, 2026 Mike Goetz (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
