Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Fundraiser launched for couple who lost belongings in North Shore fire; KFR still investigating
KAMLOOPS - The identities of two residents of a North Shore home that was damaged in a fire early Monday (April 27) morning have been made public. An online fundraiser identifies the duo as a couple n...
Apr 28, 2026 (Image Credit: GoFundMe)
Stankoven coped with sickness while excelling in first round of Stanley Cup playoffs
KAMLOOPS - Logan Stankoven of the Carolina Hurricanes is an early candidate for the Conn Smythe Trophy, which is handed to the MVP of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Adding to the weight of his breakout per...
Apr 27, 2026 Logan Stankoven (Image Credit: Carolina Hurricanes)
Kamloops Labour Council to recognize National Day of Mourning at Tuesday ceremony
KAMLOOPS - Tuesday (April 28) is set to be recognized across Canada as the National Day of Mourning. The event held yearly on April 28 is to honour workers who have lost their lives, been injured or s...
Apr 27, 2026 File photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Small wildfire reported near Ashcroft Terminal
UPDATE (April 28): The BCWS says the wildfire near the Ashcroft Terminal is under control at 1.64 hectares, meaning it's not projected to spread beyond its current perimeter.EARLIER: ASHCROFT, B.C. - ...
Apr 27, 2026 (Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service)
Wildfire reported west of 100 Mile House
UPDATE (April 28): The BCWS says the wildfire in the Dog Creek Dome area is being held at 50 hectares, meaning it is projected to remain within the current perimeter, control line or boundary.EARLIER:...
Apr 27, 2026 (Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service)
BC Wildlife Park executive director set to retire
KAMLOOPS - The longtime executive director of the BC Wildlife Park is planning to retire at the end of next month. The Kamloops Wildlife Park Society's board of directors announced the impending retir...
Apr 27, 2026 Glenn Grant has spent nearly 30 years with the BC Wildlife Park in Kamloops. (Image Credit: CFJC Today/File photo)
Real estate brokerage ranks Kamloops as B.C.'s most affordable large city
KAMLOOPS - With an average home price of $661,000, real estate brokerage Zolo has ranked Kamloops as B.C.'s most affordable large city.The brokerage ranked Kamloops as the ninth most affordable city i...
Apr 27, 2026 File photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Wittal of Kamloops posts fastest time in Canadian swimming history, but national record in jeopardy
KAMLOOPS - Mia Wittal of Kamloops Classic Swimming (KCS) posted the fastest time in Canadian swimming history in the long course 50-metre butterfly in the 11- and 12-year-old girls' division on Saturd...
Apr 27, 2026 Mia Wittal (Image Credit: Kamloops Classic Swimming)
Early morning fire damages North Shore property, sends two to hospital
KAMLOOPS - Two people sent to hospital after an early morning fire did significant damage to properties on the North Shore. Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) responded to Larkspur Street at around 2:05 a.m. ...
Apr 27, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Good Samaritans extinguish fire on vehicle that went off embankment near Chase: RCMP
CHASE, B.C. - RCMP in Chase are acknowledging unknown Good Samaritans who helped ensure a positive outcome for two people involved in a car crash last month. Shortly before 4:00 p.m. on March 27, offi...
Apr 27, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
