Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
City of Kamloops issues public warning after man seriously injured in Valleyview dog attack
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is asking residents for details following a serious dog attack in the Valleyview area that left one person needing medical treatment on Wednesday (Sept. 2) afternoon.In...
Sep 03, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC file photo)
WolfPack women's soccer team aims for post-season return
KAMLOOPS - Second-year goalkeeper Floor Ursem is confident the TRU WolfPack women's soccer team is ready to reach the post-season for the first time since 2022. "Oh, this team definitely has what it t...
Sep 03, 2026 (Image Credit: Jeremy Russo / CFJC Today)
'A vision got created in 1998'; Final Lorne Street lot set for development
KAMLOOPS - The final piece of Lorne Street, west of the former Red Bridge site, is now set for development, after council passed a housing agreement tax exemption on Tuesday (Sept. 1). The purpose-bui...
Sep 03, 2026 Lorne Street looking west (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
'Solace' to provide 40 shelter beds aimed at older populations
KAMLOOPS - A new modular build along Glenfair Drive in Kamloops will help fill a needed gap in the housing continuum. A new year-round shelter will feature 40 beds designed for older adults. "We know ...
Sep 03, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Businessman Bucher puts bid in for council seat, encourages residents to "love Kamloops" again
KAMLOOPS - Steve Bucher has announced his bid for Kamloops council in this October's municipal election. Bucher is a local businessman who has had ties to Kamloops his entire life. He says his campaig...
Sep 03, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Kamloops RCMP renew appeal for information in 2024 fatal injury probe
KAMLOOPS - Police in Kamloops are renewing their appeal for public information into a suspected assault just over two years ago that ultimately led to the victim's death.According to police officials,...
Sep 03, 2026 Bradley Germann-Wilson. (Image Credit: Kamloops RCMP)
With council go-ahead secured, earthwork for Dufferin arena multiplex to begin later this month
KAMLOOPS - Dirt should soon be on the move, as work is scheduled to begin this month on the Dufferin arena multiplex. This week, Kamloops city council approved the project's scope and budget of $168 m...
Sep 03, 2026 Arena rendering (Image Credit: City of Kamloops)
Suspect arrested as Kamloops RCMP, firefighters investigate arson fire near Emterra Environmental
KAMLOOPS - Police in Kamloops are investigating a suspicious fire that sparked alongside the Trans-Canada Highway in Valleyview on Wednesday (Sept. 2) evening, and they say one person has been arreste...
Sep 03, 2026 Flames visible in the trees behind Emterra Environment in Kamloops on Sept. 2, 2026. (Image Credit: Contributed)
City of Kamloops downgrades to Drought Level 3, eases water restrictions
KAMLOOPS - Normal water use can resume in the City of Kamloops as it has downgraded its drought response to Level 3. That means people can now water their lawns up to three times per week, instead of ...
Sep 03, 2026 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Scotch Creek Fire Department moves into new fire hall
SCOTCH CREEK, B.C. - The Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Fire Department has moved into its newly built fire hall, three years after the previous building was destroyed. The original fire hall was among 131 bu...
Sep 03, 2026 (Image Credit: Columbia-Shuswap Regional District)
