Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

AI and Robotics at TRU: Institutional Augmentation - Part 3
KAMLOOPS - Andrea Li is living proof of Thompson Rivers University's conviction in artificial intelligence, an investment during dire economic times, hired last year into a position unique in Canada. ...
Pattison Media May 01, 2026 Andrea Li, TRU’s special advisor to the president on AI. (Image Credit: CFJC Today/Curtis Goodrum)

Sunday's VW Turtle River Race to benefit Kamloops Brain Injury Association
KAMLOOPS - The South Thompson River will turn green this Sunday (May 3) as the annual VW Turtle River Race returns in support of the Kamloops Brain Injury Association (KBIA). Thousands of plastic turt...
Pattison Media May 01, 2026 (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds/CFJC Today)

Kamloops Sunrays to compete at B.C. Summer Games - with Spice Girls in their heads
KAMLOOPS - Ruth Templeton rolled her eyes when asked how many times she has heard the Spice Girls mashup, the soundtrack to a Kamloops Sunrays' routine. "I don't even know any more," the Sunrays' swim...
Pattison Media May 01, 2026 Pool prowess. (Image Credit: Kamloops Sunrays)

NorKam students mark five years of fundraising for childhood cancer research at BC Children's Hospital
KAMLOOPS - The gym at NorKam Secondary was a hive of activity Thursday (April 30) afternoon as students and well-wishers came together to help raise money to find a cure for childhood cancer. For the ...
Pattison Media May 01, 2026 (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds/CFJC Today)

Logan Lake RCMP seeking details on rash of vehicle break-ins
LOGAN LAKE, B.C. - Logan Lake RCMP are turning to the public for information about a suspect believed to have been behind multiple vehicle break-ins.Shortly before 2:30 a.m. on Friday (May 1), the det...
Pattison Media May 01, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC file photo)

Kamloops Councillor Sarai to serve as SILGA president for 2026-27
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops councillor will serve as the head of the Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA) executive over the next year. Bill Sarai was elected as SILGA president for the 20...
Pattison Media May 01, 2026 Kamloops Councillor Bill Sarai (centre) will serve as SILGA president for 2026-27. (Image Credit: Nancy Bepple/Bluesky)

Kamloops goaltender receives $25,000 scholarship for academics and community service
KAMLOOPS - A teenaged Kamloops goaltender received a $25,000 scholarship for demonstrating character, leadership and a drive to succeed both off and on the ice. The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) announ...
Pattison Media May 01, 2026 (Image Credit: CHL)

Kamloops Christmas Market wins award for community connection, cultural vibrancy
KAMLOOPS - The inaugural Kamloops Christmas Market received recognition at the BC Recreation and Parks Association awards of excellence ceremony. The City of Kamloops announced it received the Events ...
Pattison Media May 01, 2026 Crowds at the Kamloops Christmas Market in the Heritage House parking lot. (Image Credit: Kamloops Christmas Market/Facebook)

Cariboo Regional District issues evacuation alert for eight parcels due to Webster Creek wildfire
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) issued an evacuation alert Thursday (April 30) in response to a wildfire burning nearly 50 kilometres northwest of Williams Lake. The alert co...
Pattison Media May 01, 2026 Webster Creek Wildfire on April 30. (Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service)

After six finals losses, KVA girls get over hump at provincial club volleyball championships
KAMLOOPS - They decided to make light of their shortcomings, huddling around a book and taking a photo that was posted to social media before the Tier 1 Volleyball B.C. Provincial Championship last we...
Pattison Media Apr 30, 2026 B.C. CHAMPIONS. (Image Credit: KVA BLACK)

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