Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
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)
Menacing 'perfect storm' forecast has implications for TNRD evacuees, Ainslie Creek, Pear Lake wildfires
KAMLOOPS - Thompson-Nicola Regional District communications manager Colton Davies is asking for more vigilance and patience from residents on evacuation orders and alerts, with an ominous forecast thr...
Aug 20, 2026 Wildfire worries. (Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service)
Toxic drug alert issued for Merritt
MERRITT, B.C. - Interior Health is warning Merritt residents to be aware of toxic drugs circulating in the community.The substance - sold as down, dope, tranq, or fentanyl - is described as light gree...
Aug 20, 2026 (Image Credit: Interior Health)
Canada Post resumes mail delivery in Clinton
CLINTON, B.C. - Canada Post has resumed mail and parcel delivery services in Clinton on Thursday, but there may still be some interruptions or delays.Canada Post has not delivered mail to the Village ...
Aug 20, 2026 (Image Credit: Canadian Press)
Lemonade Day invites Kamloops residents to support local young entrepreneurs
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops residents can help young entrepreneurs in their journey to learn how to run their own business and get a cool drink on a hot day with Lemonade Day on Friday (Aug. 21).Community Fut...
Aug 20, 2026 (Image Credit: Community Futures Kamloops / Facebook)
Man arrested after reportedly smashing multiple vehicles and windows in Salmon Arm
SALMON ARM, B.C. - A 41-year-old man was arrested after reportedly smashing multiple vehicles and windows with rocks in the Shuswap. Salmon Arm RCMP say officers responded to the active reports at aro...
Aug 20, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Man faces charges in five incidents in Salmon Arm, remains in custody
SALMON ARM, B.C. - A man remains in custody with charges stemming from five separate incidents in Salmon Arm over the last two months. Most recently, Salmon Arm RCMP say 49-year-old Kevin Kilmartin wa...
Aug 20, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Three people arrested, duffel bag full of weapons found after attempted break-in near Lac la Hache
LAC LA HACHE, B.C. - A trio of suspects were arrested after a reported break-in to a business near Lac la Hache. On Aug. 11, 100 Mile House RCMP say they responded to the 4000-block of Highway 97 near...
Aug 20, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Team Canada standout Evans teaches Interior Outlaws lacrosse clinic in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Erica Evans, who won silver with Canada at the World Lacrosse Women's Championship earlier this month in Tokyo, was in Kamloops on Tuesday [Aug. 18] to teach an Interior Outlaws all-girls c...
Aug 19, 2026 ZOEY AND AMAYA. (Image Credit: CFJC Today/Anthony Corea)
Kamloops RCMP seek assistance in identifying suspect after North Shore dumpster fire
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Kamloops RCMP are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect following a dumpster fire on the North Shore.Police were called to the area of Wilson Street and Tranquille Road a...
Aug 19, 2026 (Image Credit: Kamloops RCMP)
