Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Gardengate celebrates 20 years of flavour, friendship at Summer Salsa Challenge
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - The tomatoes were fresh, the claims were bold, and for the 20th year, Gardengate was turning up the heat. More than ten community teams came ready to chop the competition, each convin...
Aug 21, 2026 (Image Credit: Jeremy Russo / CFJC Today)
Lingering air quality warnings across southern B.C. to remain into the weekend
KAMLOOPS - Lingering wildfire smoke is contributing to prolonged air quality warning heading into the weekend, with yellow and orange level warnings across much of southern B.C., including the Kamloop...
Aug 21, 2026 Jeremy Russo / CFJC Today
TRU WolfPack men's soccer team hopes for better fortune, aim for post-season return
KAMLOOPS - Head coach John Antulov and the TRU WolfPack were reminded last season of how quickly high hopes can go south. They are optimistic that with better fortune this year a special season may li...
Aug 21, 2026 LUCAS KIRNON. (Image Credit: CFJC Today/Kent Simmonds)
Shifting winds and less smoke coverage pose challenge to Pear Lake wildfire fighters
CLINTON, B.C. - Wildland firefighters battling the Pear Lake wildfire have their work cut out for them heading into the weekend, as hot, windy conditions are expected to sweep through the region on Fr...
Aug 21, 2026 Pear Lake wildfire looking west from northeast flank on August 16, 2026. (Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service)
Tent fire discovered near Riverside Walking Path
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) and a Community Services Officer (CSO) were quick to act to put out a fire on Friday (Aug. 21) morning in Riverside Park. The blaze sparked on the river bank near...
Aug 21, 2026 (Image Credit: Jeremy Russo/CFJC Today)
100 Mile House ER to close for 37th time in 2026
100 MILE HOUSE B.C. - The emergency department at the 100 Mile District General Hospital will be closed overnight.Interior Health says the ER will be closed for 13 hours - from 7:00 p.m. on Friday (Au...
Aug 21, 2026 (Image Credit: Interior Health)
Kamloops in store for weekend thundershowers, despite persisting heat
KAMLOOPS - A unique weather pattern is bringing thundershowers and gusty winds to the Kamloops region. As of publication, Environment Canada is forecasting a daytime high of 33 C Saturday (Aug. 22), b...
Aug 21, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Kamloops' Heritage Engagement Group looking for new member to serve two-year term
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops residents who are knowledgeable and passionate about heritage in the community are being asked to bring their insight forward. The City of Kamloops says it's searching for a reside...
Aug 21, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Pair of NorthPaws take up three spots on All-WCL First Team for 2026
KAMLOOPS - A pair of Kamloops NorthPaws were among the best of their positions during the 2026 West Coast League (WCL) season. Outfielder Kade Crawford and starting pitcher and outfielder Evan Dugdale...
Aug 21, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
TRU carpentry students gain real-world experience building 2027 Training House, future Y Dream Home
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - A new house is rising in Kamloops - but before becoming someone's dream home, it's serving as a real-world classroom. Thompson Rivers University carpentry students are building the fo...
Aug 20, 2026 The 2027 Training House located at 1287 Brechin Place in the Aberdeen area of Kamloops, BC. (Image Credit: Jeremy Russo / CFJC News)
