Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Merritt Centennials, Kamloops Storm chime in ahead of Coquihalla Cup series opener
KAMLOOPS - Sports rivalries are often built on familiarity and animosity - and it doesn't hurt to have a trophy up for grabs. The elements are coming together for the Kamloops Storm and Merritt Centen...
Oct 1, 2026 The Coquihalla Cup (Image Credit: Kamloops Storm)
'There is anger in our community': Coldwater Indian Band denounces lack of consultation over new Pacific Link pipeline
MERRITT, B.C. - The Coldwater Indian Band is voicing its opposition to the new Pacific Link pipeline, which on Thursday (Oct. 1) was deemed to be in the national interest under the Building Canada Act...
Oct 1, 2026 (Image Credit: File Photo/CFJC Today)
BC NDP name two rookie candidates to face Kamloops incumbents
KAMLOOPS - The BC New Democrats have named two rookie politicians as candidates as they look to unseat a pair of BC Conservative incumbents in Kamloops Centre and Kamloops-North Thompson. While some p...
Oct 1, 2026 Mike Wisla (left) and Kory Clark (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Vehicle incident closes Highway 1 between Kamloops and Chase
UPDATE (Oct. 2): DriveBC says the incident was cleared shortly after 9:00 p.m.A statement sent to CFJC Today said BC Emergency Health Services received the call at 2:57 p.m. on Thursday (Oct. 1)."Two ...
Oct 1, 2026 (Image Credit: Brenda Veerman / Facebook)
Infrastructure funding remains top priority as Kerslake prepares for first full term as Barriere mayor
BARRIERE, B.C. - The incumbent mayor of Barriere is preparing to continue in his current role after he was acclaimed to his first full four-year term in office. Rob Kerslake was the only candidate to ...
Oct 1, 2026 Barriere mayor Rob Kerslake (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds/CFJC Today)
Kamloops shoppers cash in on RIH Foundation auction prize with 5-minute grocery dash
KAMLOOPS - A grocery run became a race against the clock at Fresh Street Market Thursday morning (Oct. 1). Two shoppers had five minutes to collect up to $1,000 in groceries - an auction prize support...
Oct 1, 2026 Jordan Benner (right) is seen checking out the items picked up in his five-minute Fresh Street Market $1,000 Shopping Spree, in support of the RIH Foundation. (Image Credit: Jeremy Russo / CFJC Today)
Cariboo drivers urged to adjust driving to changing road conditions
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - With the approach of winter, Williams Lake, Quesnel and 100 Mile House BC Highway Patrol (BCHP) members are reminding Cariboo residents to prepare for changing road conditions.B...
Oct 1, 2026 (Image Credit: BC Highway Patrol)
Planned Monte Lake-area pile burning project may begin October 5
MONTE LAKE, B.C. - The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is planning a large pile burning project in the Monte Lake area, which could get underway as early as Monday (Oct. 5), if weather and site conditions ...
Oct 1, 2026 (Image Credit: File Photo/BC Wildfire Service)
City of Kamloops unveils new trail accessibility map
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has unveiled its new Trails and Multi-Use Paths Accessibility Map, giving easy access to information to make a walk, roll or hike easier.Kamloops officials said the ide...
Oct 1, 2026 (Image Credit: City of Kamloops)
Vehicle recovered, victim still missing following North Thompson River drowning
KAMLOOPS - (UPDATE 4:00 p.m.): Police in Kamloops say a vehicle that plunged into the North Thompson River nearly five months ago has been recovered, but the driver remains unaccounted for. Details re...
Oct 1, 2026 The North Thompson River off Schubert Drive, May 17. (Image Credit: CFJC Today/File photo)
