Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
ASK Wellness buys pair of Tranquille Road properties 'to meet present and future needs' in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The ASK Wellness Society has bought a pair of properties along Tranquille Road that it says will help support its current programming as well as its long-term plans which may include afford...
Jul 21, 2025
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Kamloops and area, including Coquihalla Highway and Okanagan Connector
KAMLOOPS - Another severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Kamloops and area and surrounding elevated highways. Environment Canada states that conditions are favourable for the development of sever...
Jul 21, 2025
Weekend for Kamloops Search and Rescue includes injured dirt biker and boat in distress
KAMLOOPS - It was a busy Saturday (July 19) for Kamloops Search and Rescue (KSAR) crews. In a post to social media, KSAR says it was called by BC Emergency Health Services at around 6:45 p.m. Saturday...
Jul 21, 2025
BC Builds development on Columbia Street slated to begin construction in 2026
KAMLOOPS - Construction on a massive new housing development in Kamloops on land owned by the Provincial Government is expected to begin in the spring of next year.The BC Builds project at 515, 523, a...
Jul 20, 2025
Health Minister to make mental health-related announcement in Kamloops as concerns around cancer centre remain
KAMLOOPS - B.C.'s Health Minister will be in Kamloops on Monday (July 21) to make an announcement about expanding mental-health and substance-use supports. According to the Ministry of Health, Josie O...
Jul 20, 2025
Drying trend forecast to return after rain, cooler weather in parts of B.C.
British Columbia's wildfire service says much of the province is experiencing "unsettled" weather conditions, with rain in some areas that have been hot spots for fire this season, but a drying patter...
Jul 20, 2025
Agricultural Land Commission asked to approve plans for new speedball facility in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A plan to build a recreational speedball facility at the Tournament Capital Ranch in Kamloops will be going before the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) for approval.Kamloops City Council ...
Jul 20, 2025
Discussions around potential TNRD contributions to Build Kamloops projects set to resume
KAMLOOPS - A proposal to have some residents in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) contribute towards Build Kamloops projects appears to be picking up steam once again. TNRD Area "L" Directo...
Jul 19, 2025
UPDATE: Evacuations not needed after mudslide in Westsyde as Kamloops crews respond to other flooding calls
KAMLOOPS - (UPDATE 4:30 p.m.): Things appear to be stabilizing after a spell of heavy rain Saturday (July 19) morning led to a mudslide in Westsyde, though the City of Kamloops says evacuations will n...
Jul 19, 2025
Kamloops to host fourth consecutive provincial 'B' Cup soccer tournament in 2026
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has once again been picked as hosts of the Provincial "B" Cup soccer tournament. The 2026 edition will be the fourth year in a row that Kamloops has hosted the tourname...
Jul 19, 2025
