Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops Fire Rescue battling notable interface fire in Valleyview
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) is responding to a notable interface fire alongside the Trans-Canada Highway in Valleyview.The call for a fire near the Emterra Group location on Kelly Douglas Ro...
Sep 02, 2026 (Image Credit: Dylana Kneeshaw/CFJC Today)
Marathon public hearing sees Sahali development proposal forwarded to ALC without council support
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops will forward an application to remove nearly 30 hectares of land in Upper Sahali from the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) to the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) - bu...
Sep 02, 2026 (Image Credit: Jeremy Russo/CFJC Today)
McDonald enters Kamloops council race with focus on community support, collaboration
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Lyndsay McDonald is making her case for a seat on Kamloops city council. Bringing experience in mental health care, community support and rebuilding her own life have shaped her campa...
Sep 02, 2026 Lyndsay McDonald speaking with the CFJC Today team about her bid for Kamloops' city council election. (Image Credit: Anthony Corea / CFJC Today)
Wolfpack Men's Soccer team looks to capitalize off hot start in new Canada West campaign
KAMLOOPS - Last season was a tough go for the TRU men's soccer program. The Wolfpack ended the season with just four wins during the Canada West campaign. After a strong 2026 opening weekend, which in...
Sep 02, 2026 (Image Credit: Anthony Corea/CFJC Today)
Kamloops Legion disappointed by Hegseth’s controversial post about Canadian cadet program
KAMLOOPS - The fallout continues after the latest controversial social media post by U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth that appeared to mock the Canadian Armed Forces, and the cadet program. The Kaml...
Sep 02, 2026 (Image Credit: The Associated Press)
Kamloops identifies polling locations ahead of civic election
KAMLOOPS - The nomination period is officially open ahead of this October's civic election, with hopeful candidates given until next Friday (Sept. 11) to submit their intent to seek office. Voters in ...
Sep 02, 2026 File photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Kamloops experienced second-driest summer on record in 2026: Environment Canada
KAMLOOPS - It was a nearly record-breaking dry summer for the Kamloops area. According to Environment Canada, 21.8 millimetres (mm) of precipitation was recorded at Kamloops Airport (YKA) during the s...
Sep 02, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Month-long boil water notice lifted for Scotch Creek
SCOTCH CREEK, B.C. - After more than a month of boiling their water, residents in Scotch Creek can drink from their taps with confidence once again. The Columbia-Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) resci...
Sep 02, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Kamloops council approves permit for new 215-room Aberdeen hotel
KAMLOOPS - The third and final phase of a hotel project in Aberdeen has been given the green light. During Tuesday's (Sept. 1) regular meeting, Kamloops council approved a development permit for a new...
Sep 02, 2026 (Image Credit: City of Kamloops)
TNRD extends deadline for FireSmart Homeowner rebate program
KAMLOOPS - Property owners in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) have an extra month to apply for a FireSmart rebate.The TNRD says the deadline to apply for the FireSmart Homeowner Rebate pr...
Sep 02, 2026 (Image Credit: TNRD/Contributed)
