Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Organizers say record number of teams expected to participate in Slurpee Cup soccer tournament
KAMLOOPS - Hundreds of teams from across B.C. and Alberta will be in Kamloops this May long weekend for the Slurpee Cup. The annual soccer tournament is hosted by Kamloops United Football Club (former...
May 16, 2025
Kamloops MLA Stamer named to committee reviewing electoral reform
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. Legislature has struck a new all-party committee on democratic and electoral reform comprised of MLAs from the NDP, Conservatives, Green parties.Kamloops-North-Thompson MLA Ward St...
May 16, 2025
TNRD to proceed with Cherry Creek-Tobiano fire protection referendum after petition aims to challenge process
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) is moving ahead with a referendum for residents in Cherry Creek and Tobiano that will determine whether they want to pay for a new fire protecti...
May 16, 2025
MLA Stamer looking for more diversity on provincial forest advisory council
KAMLOOPS - The province of B.C. has launched what its calling the provincial forest advisory council which is tasked with providing recommendations to government on advancing forest stewardship and su...
May 16, 2025
Stankoven talks series against Capitals; good-luck Hurricanes super fan; reaching eastern and western conference finals in first two seasons
Logan Stankoven and his Carolina Hurricanes have reached the Eastern Conference Final in the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Kamloospian spoke to CFJC Today on Friday morning about his post-season experienc...
May 16, 2025
Low enrolment, limited interest has SD58 in Merritt examining options on class structures
MERRITT - Amid budgetary pressure and the possibility of a school closure in Merritt, the Nicola-Similkameen School District (SD58) has been forced to get creative in an effort to support students.Dec...
May 16, 2025
BC Wildfire, Kamloops Fire Rescue urging caution over May long weekend
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildfire Service wants people to take precautions with any fire use over the May long weekend, saying most wildfires are preventable. It is urging people to check for wildfire activi...
May 16, 2025
BC Highway Patrol warning of 'very visible' police presence this May long weekend
KAMLOOPS - The BC Highway Patrol says it will be out and about on provincial highways this Victoria Day long weekend. In a news release Friday (May 16), it said there will be highly-visible police pat...
May 16, 2025
Brief closure coming to Highway 1 at Tank Hill early Tuesday morning
LYTTON - A heads up to drivers on the Trans-Canada Highway in the Fraser Canyon as there will be an overnight closure in the Lytton-area next week as crews continue to work on repairs following the at...
May 16, 2025
John Antulov named League1 BC coach of the month; three players also earn honours
KAMLOOPS - John Antulov has been named the League1 BC coach of the month for April.Antulov has led Kamloops United (formerly Rivers FC) to their best start this this League1 BC season. Kamloops United...
May 16, 2025
