Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

City of Kamloops, Interior Health talk heat safety as temperatures remain above seasonal levels
KAMLOOPS - As southern B.C. remains mired in a spell of above normal temperatures, the City of Kamloops and Interior Health are reminding people to be aware about the potential dangers of heat.While t...
Victor Kaisar Jun 08, 2025

New scholarship for aviation students named after Tk'emlups Kukpi7 Rosanne Casimir
KAMLOOPS - A new scholarship for Indigenous students who want to pursue an education that leads to a career in aviation or aerospace has been named after Tk'emlps te Secwpemc Kkpi7 Rosanne Casimir.The...
Victor Kaisar Jun 08, 2025

Kamloops United drop pair of League1 BC games to Vancouver
KAMLOOPS - Another tough weekend for Kamloops United Football Club (KUFC) in League1 BC action Saturday (June 7) as both the men's and women's teams were held off the scoresheet Saturday (June 7) at H...
Victor Kaisar Jun 08, 2025

Kamloops council being asked to kickstart process for nearly $200-million in additional borrowing
KAMLOOPS - City of Kamloops staff are asking councillors for approval to begin the process to seek public approval to borrow another nearly $200-million to fund a number of projects. Most of that amou...
Victor Kaisar Jun 07, 2025

RCMP warn of dangerous sex offender who will be living in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are warning people about a 30-year-old convicted sex offender, who will be living in the community.Police say Taylor Dueck will be released into Kamloops on probation after he...
Victor Kaisar Jun 07, 2025

Kamloops Council to consider 'responsible liquor consumption' pilot in Riverside Park
KAMLOOPS - People in Kamloops will be able to legally crack a cold alcoholic beverage in a portion of Riverside Park this summer, if City Council approves a proposed pilot program. A report going befo...
Victor Kaisar Jun 07, 2025

UPDATE: Coquihalla reopened between Hope and Merritt after 'emergency sinkhole repairs'
MERRITT, B.C. - (UPDATE: 7:40 p.m.): The Coquihalla Highway has reopened in both directions between Hope and Merritt after a nearly 24 hour closure that began Friday (June 6) night. Highway maintenanc...
Victor Kaisar Jun 07, 2025

Kamloops hosting series of open houses to discuss proposed Official Community Plan changes
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops residents can have their say into proposed changes to the city's Official Community Plan (OCP) at a series of open houses scheduled for later this month. The Official Community Pla...
Victor Kaisar Jun 07, 2025

Kamloops United aiming to snap losing skids this weekend on home turf
KAMLOOPS - After a promising start to the League One B.C. soccer season, the Kamloops United men have suffered three consecutive losses. Meanwhile, the United women are in the league basement and reel...
Victor Kaisar Jun 06, 2025

With warmer weather approaching, BC SPCA reminding people to never leave pets in hot vehicles
KAMLOOPS - With temperatures rising across the province, the BC SPCA is urging people to never leave their pets in hot vehicles, even if its just to run a quick errand."They can develop heatstroke qui...
Jun 06, 2025

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"Were you more invested in this year's Stanley Cup Final because it included Kamloops' own Logan Stankoven?"
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