Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Hospital district board hears further BC Cancer rationale for omitting PET/CT scanner from Kamloops plans
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson Regional Hospital District (TRHD) board heard from a BC Cancer delegation at its regular board meeting on Friday (Oct. 3). Cancer care has become a hot button issue in the Kaml...
Oct 03, 2025
BrewLoops brings dozens of BC craft beverage makers to McArthur Island Park
KAMLOOPS - The 10th edition of BrewLoops will take over the west end of McArthur Island this weekend. Volunteers were busy Friday afternoon (Oct. 3) getting stages set and booths ready for the weekend...
Oct 03, 2025
Multi-union job action presence in Kamloops grows
KAMLOOPS - Labour disputes have become a noticeable presence in the Kamloops area. Across Canada, there are currently 55,000 Canada Post workers on strike, while the BC General Employees Union (BCGEU)...
Oct 03, 2025
Kamloops real estate market overcame typical August-to-September dip
KAMLOOPS - The annual dip in Kamloops real estate sales from August to September didn't come this year, according to an industry body.New numbers shared by the Association of Interior Realtors show 22...
Oct 03, 2025
Kamloops firefighters battle small fire along Columbia Street West
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops firefighters made quick work of a grassfire along Columbia Street West Friday (Oct. 3) afternoon. Crews were called to the 700-block of Columbia Street West near Sahali Terrace aro...
Oct 03, 2025
Overlanders Bridge project ahead of schedule and under budget as reopening nears: City of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A rehabilitation project on the Overlanders Bridge in Kamloops is nearing completion as the bridge deck section of the project is set to wrap up this weekend.City of Kamloops Infrastructure...
Oct 03, 2025
WATCH: Suspects flee after reportedly stolen pickup truck crashes on Highway 5 at Halston
UPDATE (11:30 a.m.): Cpl. Dana Napier, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson, told CFJC Today that the truck driver wasn't arrested and is outstanding.EARLIER: KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops woman remains in custody afte...
Oct 03, 2025
Kamloops-area drought rating intensifies as North and South Thompson basins reach level 3
KAMLOOPS - The drought ratings on the North and South Thompson River basins continue to tick up following what was the warmest September on record in the Kamloops area. According to new data from the ...
Oct 02, 2025
'Three years ago, our city lost pride in the mayor's office'; O'Reilly announces his run for mayor of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Just over one year out from election day, the mayor's race in Kamloops is beginning to take shape. Incumbent mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson has previously stated his intention to seek re-election...
Oct 02, 2025
Buyer beware: Kamloops homeowners warn of renovation contracting scam
KAMLOOPS - People looking to renovate their homes in the Kamloops area are being given a 'buyer beware' warning.CFJC recently spoke to three homeowners - Meridee Hlokoff, Marnie Ulrich and Tanya Mater...
Oct 02, 2025
