Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

First cohort of Kamloops CSOs with peace officer status set to be sworn in
KAMLOOPS - The first cohort of Community Services Officers with peace officer status in Kamloops will be sworn in during a private ceremony on Tuesday (Sept. 2) afternoon. The City of Kamloops said th...
Victor Kaisar Sep 02, 2025

Wildfire burning north of Coquihalla Summit grows to 105 hectares, not threatening structures or utilities
HOPE, B.C. - A wildfire discovered along the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt on Monday (Sept. 1) has grown to 105 hectares in size. The BC Wildfire Service says the Mine Creek wildfire nor...
Aaron Schulze Sep 02, 2025

Lightning sparks small fires near Merritt, 100 Mile House
KAMLOOPS - Lightning that has moved through the BC Interior over the past few days has sparked several new fires, with the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) noting clusters near Merritt and 100 Mile House.As...
Aaron Schulze Sep 01, 2025

Favourable wildfire season leads to fairly busy summer season at Sun Peaks Resort
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - It's been a fairly busy summer season at Sun Peaks Resort this year in part because the wildfire situation hasn't been as severe as in years past.Sun Peaks Director of Communications...
Victor Kaisar Sep 01, 2025

Last call for early bird tickets as BrewLoops festival returns to McArthur Island in October
KAMLOOPS - Another edition of the BrewLoops festival is set to take over McArthur Island in a little over a months time, and there isn't much time left to get early bird tickets.Organizer Tyson Andryk...
Victor Kaisar Sep 01, 2025

Storm, Centennials, Heat to play preseason hockey this week as KIJHL season draws near
KAMLOOPS - A trio of Kamloops-area Junior A teams are set to play preseason hockey in just a few days as the 2025-26 KIJHL season approaches.The Kamloops Storm will play four preseason games in Septem...
Victor Kaisar Sep 01, 2025

Heat warning reissued for Kamloops-area as daytime temperatures poised to soar into mid 30s
KAMLOOPS - As expected, Environment Canada has reissued a heat warning for the Kamloops-area as it forecasts temperatures to be above the warning threshold once again. The weather agency says daytime ...
Victor Kaisar Aug 31, 2025

Health officials urging parents to check children's vaccination records ahead of new school year
KAMLOOPS - As kids prepare to head back to the classroom on Tuesday (Sept. 2), Interior Health officials are asking parents to check their child's immunization records to ensure its up to date. "As ch...
Victor Kaisar Aug 31, 2025

Search underway for new physicians to staff Sun Peaks Health Centre
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - The search for new family physicians to staff the Sun Peaks Community Health Centre has begun. The Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality (SPMRM) has launched its request for proposa...
Victor Kaisar Aug 31, 2025

76th edition of North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo underway in Barriere
BARRIERE, B.C. - The District of Barriere will be a hive of activity this Labour Day Long weekend as the 76th edition of the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo gets underway is underway. The annual ev...
Victor Kaisar Aug 30, 2025

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