Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

Nicola Valley area residents, politicians looking for answers after latest blue-green algae bloom
MERRITT - A Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) Director for the Nicola Valley area says residents are looking for answers following the latest blue-green algae bloom. While its not a new issue, ...
Victor Kaisar Jul 07, 2025

Adjournment decision expected Tuesday on Hamer-Jackson's defamation suit against Neustaeter
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson, and councillor Katie Neustaeter were in BC civil court on Monday (July 7), hearing an adjournment application filed by Hamer-Jackson late last week. Hamer...
Michael Reeve Jul 07, 2025

Interim Superintendent and Secretary-Treasurer chosen for Kamloops-Thompson School District
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops-Thompson School Board has appointed an interim Superintendent following the sudden departure of former Superintendent Rhonda Nixon last week. Nixon's resignation was announced ...
Dylana Kneeshaw Jul 07, 2025

Highway 1 to close at Tank Hill once again as crews work on new road bridge
LYTTON, B.C. - There will be another overnight closure on the Trans-Canada Highway at Tank Hill as crews work to build a new bridge over the existing rail line. The highway will be closed in both dire...
Victor Kaisar Jul 07, 2025

'Give emergency vehicles space': Pinantan Lake-area first responders say after tailgating incident
KAMLOOPS - A group of local first responders in Pinantan Lake are reminding people to give emergency vehicles space after an ambulance was tailgated by a vehicle Sunday (July 6) while en route to Kaml...
Victor Kaisar Jul 07, 2025

Revived WestJet flight between Kamloops and Edmonton now operational
KAMLOOPS - The new WestJet Encore flight between Kamloops and Edmonton took to the sky for the first time Sunday (July 6) evening, restoring a direct air connection between the two cities for the firs...
Victor Kaisar Jul 07, 2025

Theatre Under the Trees returns to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - It's a family-friendly homage to the outdoor performances of ancient Rome and Greece. Theatre Under the Trees returns to Kamloops this summer with two classic stories. The Project X Theatre...
Dylana Kneeshaw Jul 07, 2025

UPDATE: Search underway after TRU international student swept away in Thompson River Sunday
KAMLOOPS - (UPDATE 12:20 p.m.): Kamloops Search and Rescue (KSAR) crews are scouring the Thompson River for a Thompson Rivers University student who was swept away by the current around 5:00 p.m. Sund...
Victor Kaisar Jul 07, 2025

Nordiques win silver; Flyers, Junkyard Dogs win bronze at ball hockey provincials in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Cool Connection Nordiques had to settle for a provincial ball hockey silver medal this year.They were beaten 5-4 by the Surrey Giants in a back-and-forth 'C' division gold meda...
Victor Kaisar Jul 07, 2025

UPDATE: Interface fire in Rose Hill area under control
KAMLOOPS - (UPDATE 5:30 p.m.): Kamloops firefighters made quick work on an an interface fire that sparked in the Rose Hill area Sunday (July 6) afternoon. Firefighters were called out around 3:40 p.m....
Victor Kaisar Jul 06, 2025

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