Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
'A tangible symbol that we are coming back'; Lytton unveils first municipal building more than four years after fire
LYTTON, B.C. - After setting multiple records this week as the hottest spot in the country, temperatures cooled off on Friday (Aug. 29) just in time for a celebration. More than four years since a dev...
Aug 29, 2025
Upgraded Albert McGowan spray park opens to the public
KAMLOOPS - The city's newest spray park is open - for a limited time only.The upgraded and accessible water spray park at Albert McGowan Park in Upper Sahali was opened to the public Friday (Aug. 29)....
Aug 29, 2025
Environment Canada issues warnings, watches as thunderstorm approaches Kamloops area
MERRITT, B.C. - UPDATE: The severe thunderstorm warning for the Nicola region has been downgraded to a watch. EARLIER: Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Nicola region...
Aug 29, 2025
Sun Peaks Resort hosting 11th annual Peaks Pedal Fest this Labour Day long weekend
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - With the Labour Day long weekend upon us, Sun Peaks Resort is gearing up to host the 11th edition of the Peaks Pedal Fest.The annual event, which runs between Friday and Sunday (Aug....
Aug 29, 2025
Trans-Canada crash mars long weekend traffic through Sicamous
SICAMOUS, B.C. - Ahead of long weekend travel, the Trans-Canada Highway is partially closed in Sicamous Friday (Aug. 29) after a multi-vehicle crash. Photos from the scene show the crash involved at l...
Aug 29, 2025
Wildfire numbers soar past 100, dozens out of control, as lightning hits B.C.'s south
KAMLOOPS - (UPDATE 7:00 p.m.): The number of wildfires has soared in British Columbia as a hot, sunny week ended with thunderstorms and lightning in southern areas of the province. BC Wildfire Service...
Aug 29, 2025 CFJC Today File Photo
RCMP investigating after man cut with machete in downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Police are investigating after a man was "cut with a machete" on a busy downtown Kamloops street Thursday (Aug. 29) afternoon.In a news release, RCMP say they were called just after 1:30 p....
Aug 29, 2025
Changes coming to Tranquille Road detour ahead of upcoming school year
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is making adjustments to a detour route in Brocklehurst to mitigate congestion near Parkcrest Elementary once the new school year begins. As work to replace a sewer mai...
Aug 29, 2025
Paving work scheduled along Fourth Avenue as sewer main project moves to next phase
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops says work to pave a one-block section of Fourth Avenue downtown will be taking place Friday (Aug. 29). In a brief social media post, the city said Fourth Avenue between...
Aug 29, 2025
RCMP say swimmer who drowned in Tobiano Saturday was TRU international student
TOBIANO, B.C. - The person who drowned in Tobiano last Saturday (Aug. 23) evening has been identified by police as a Thompson Rivers University international student.In a news release Thursday (Aug. 2...
Aug 29, 2025
