Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

Two people die in fiery crash on Highway 1 near Spences Bridge; police searching for witnesses and video
LYTTON, B.C. - Police are investigating after two people were killed in a fiery crash on the Trans Canada Highway between Cache Creek and Spences Bridge last week. Lytton RCMP say they received multip...
James Peters Aug 19, 2025

Volunteer fire brigade tackles vehicle fire in Wells Gray Provincial Park
CLEARWATER, B.C. - First responders and volunteers were quick to respond to a vehicle fire in Wells Gray Provincial Park Monday (Aug. 18). The Upper Clearwater Volunteer Fire Brigade said it was deplo...
James Peters Aug 19, 2025

Kamloops council hears plea for dedicated event space to host agricultural events
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has a chance to solidify itself as a hub for agricultural events in the B.C. Interior, though it lacks the space needed to make that a reality. That is according to Car...
Victor Kaisar Aug 19, 2025

Kamloops rugby tour to England thrown into disarray but survives amid Air Canada labour disruption
KAMLOOPS - For the past year-and-a-half, the Kamloops Raiders have been fundraising for a trip to England - the first women's team tour in the rugby club's history. The Raiders are scheduled to play t...
Marty Hastings Aug 18, 2025

Kamloops transit fares to increase on Labour Day as BC Transit rolls out service expansions
KAMLOOPS - BC Transit is reminding users of public transit in Kamloops that bus fares will be increasing next month. Starting Labour Day Monday (Sept. 1), it will cost $2.25 for a single ride and $4.5...
Victor Kaisar Aug 18, 2025

Kamloops Central BIA hoping for increased say on proposed parking changes
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops city council is set to discuss a number of potential changes to parking rates and times downtown at a committee meeting Tuesday (Aug 19). The proposed changes come after lengthy pa...
Michael Reeve Aug 18, 2025

Monte Creek Fire Station to officially open on September 13
MONTE CREEK, B.C. - The long-awaited Monte Creek Fire Station will officially be opened on September 13, about four years after a fire claimed the life of a man whose family helped make it possible. W...
Victor Kaisar Aug 18, 2025

TRU WolfPack partners with Play Forever charity to offer free youth basketball camp in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The TRU WolfPack have partnered with a Canadian charity to offer free youth programming in the City of Kamloops.The WolfPack announced the partnership with Play Forever Monday (Aug. 18). Fo...
Victor Kaisar Aug 18, 2025

Kamloops council to consider numerous changes to parking rates, times
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops city council is set to discuss a number of potential changes to downtown parking rates and times that staff say will improve availability and efficiency, while making it more equit...
Victor Kaisar Aug 18, 2025

Paving project on Westsyde Road to wrap up as work along Columbia Street delayed to Tuesday
KAMLOOPS - A three-month long road paving project in Westsyde is nearing completion, just in time for a paving project on a two-block section of Columbia Street downtown to get underway.Work to pave a...
Victor Kaisar Aug 18, 2025

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Music in the Park
Lineup for 2026 Music in the Park unveiled with some tweaks to accommodate World Cup matches
7h ago

Wistful Wisteria
Art of Gardening: Wistful Wisteria
The Creative Edge
PEARCE: The power of play
16h ago
Question of the Week
What should the City of Kamloops do to celebrate Canada Day?
Jun 22, 2026

May Long Special Edition
Art of Gardening Special Edition - May Long Weekend
Looped In
LOOPED IN WITH NIKKI OMEN: June 22, 2026
Jun 22, 2026
1000 Ways to Heal
1000 WAYS TO HEAL: Water, drought-tolerant plants and our relationship with land
Jun 22, 2026