Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
New liquor pilot launches in Kamloops; no consumption during Canada Day or other community events
KAMLOOPS - While the City of Kamloops has launched its new pilot program that allows people to consume alcohol in a section of Riverside Park, you won't be able to - legally - crack a cold one in the ...
Jun 30, 2025
UPDATE: RCMP say impaired driver sparked wildfire along Highway 5A near Merritt Sunday
MERRITT, B.C. - (UPDATE 10:45 a.m.): Police in Merritt say the driver of the vehicle that sparked a wildfire along Highway 5A near Nicola Lake Sunday (June 29) afternoon was was likely impaired by liq...
Jun 30, 2025
Lifeguards return to Riverside Park as City of Kamloops staffs only designated open-water swimming site
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops will once again begin staffing the Riverside Park beach area with lifeguards when the calendar flips to July, and they'll be there until mid-August. Micah Strecheniuk, ...
Jun 30, 2025
No consumer permits issued as Kamloops to determine fate of Canada Day fireworks show
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops says while this year's Canada Day festivities will very likely feature fireworks at dusk, it wants that pyrotechnics display to be the only one that lights up the sky t...
Jun 29, 2025
NorthPaws swept by Bellingham to close out first half of West Coast League season
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops NorthPaws were swept for the first time this season as they dropped a three game weekend series to the Bellingham Bells in West Coast League action. The North Division-leading ...
Jun 29, 2025
TNRD launches new email subscription service following community feedback
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has launched a new communications tool that will enable it to reach out directly to residents and business owners who opt in.CAO Scott Hildebran...
Jun 29, 2025
BGC Kamloops and Williams Lake appoints new Executive Director
KAMLOOPS - BGC Kamloops and Williams Lake has announced the appointment of Stacey Turpin as Executive Director, calling it a "natural evolution of her long-standing commitment to supporting children, ...
Jun 29, 2025
Kamloops United women draw, men lose to Evolution FC in Coquitlam
COQUITLAM, B.C. - It was a mixed day for Kamloops United (KUFC) in League1 BC action Saturday (June 28) night in Coquitlam.The Kamloops women's team held on for a 1-1 draw against Evolution FC to pick...
Jun 29, 2025
Skwlāx te Secwepemcúl̓ecw band members elect new Kukpi7
CHASE, B.C. - Residents of Skwlax te Secwepemculecw - formerly the Little Shuswap Lake Band - have elected a new chief to represent them.Dianne Francois was elected as Kukpi7 after she unseated incumb...
Jun 29, 2025
Kamloops Food Bank wins national excellence award
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Food Bank is the recipient of the Excellence in Food Banking Award for a large food bank, which it won during the Food Banks Canada National Conference gala in Montreal last we...
Jun 28, 2025
