Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Carla Krens honoured with Soveriegn's Medal for Volunteers
KAMLOOPS - A Shuswap woman who now calls Kamloops home has been awarded the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers, one of Canada's highest honours for volunteer service. "Carla Krens is being recognized fo...
Apr 10, 2026 MP Arnold awards Carla Krens (Image Credit: CFJC TOday)
Snowpack conditions presenting limited freshet concerns in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The benchmark survey for assessing seasonal hazards shows a split between northern and southern portions of the province, although snowpack conditions are relatively stable for the Kamloops...
Apr 10, 2026 File photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Kamloops fire crews respond to grass fire along Shuswap Road
TK'EMLUPS - Update: 3:00 p.m. - A small grass fire near Shuswap Road has been extinguished by Kamloops Fire Rescue crews Friday afternoon (April 10). The call came in just after 2 p.m., citing multipl...
Apr 10, 2026 (Image Credit: Victor Kaisar / CFJC Today)
Quilchena Creek wildfire near Merritt grows to 808ha; reclassified as 'being held'
MERRITT, B.C. - (UPDATE 6:00 p.m.): The BC Wildfire Service says the Quilchena Creek wildfire near Merritt is now an estimated 808 hectares in size, but it is still listed as being held. The fire was ...
Apr 10, 2026 Aerial overview of the Quilchena Creek fire as pictured in the afternoon on April 9, 2026. (Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service)
Crypto currency scam hitting the Shuswap with fraudsters claiming to be federal workers
SALMON ARM, B.C. - Salmon Arm RCMP are warning the public of a crypto currency scam after a woman fell victim and lost nearly $12,000. According to a police report from Wednesday (April 8), a woman re...
Apr 10, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Double OT win sends Kamloops' Hicks and Milburn to NCAA Men's Hockey National Championship
LAS VEGAS - Kamloops natives Johnny Hicks and Brady Milburn are off to the NCAA Men's Hockey National Championship after a thrilling 4-3 double overtime victory over the Michigan Wolverines Thursday (...
Apr 09, 2026 Johnny Hicks (Image Credit: University of Denver Pioneers/Facebook)
THE TATTLE OF HASTINGS: Checking in with Koz at Acceleration
KAMLOOPS - Acceleration Kozoris Strength and Conditioning has been a manufacturing plant for some of the best amateur and pro athletes Kamloops has produced.The downtown fitness hub is owned and opera...
Apr 09, 2026 GREG KOZORIS. (Image Credit: CFJC Today/Anthony Corea)
Increased rates, fines looming as Kamloops tentatively advances new parking strategy
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops city councillors have given tentative approval to a plan to increase some parking rates and times starting this year.It's the latest development in a parking management strategy th...
Apr 09, 2026 (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds/CFJC Today)
NDP to face tough confidence motion on suspension of DRIPA
KAMLOOPS - B.C. may well be at its closest point to an early election since the October 2024 vote as legislators will soon vote on Premier David Eby's plan to suspend some sections of the Declaration ...
Apr 09, 2026 (Image Credit: Flickr / Province of B.C.)
UPDATE: Merritt-area grass fire balloons to 550 hectares in size
MERRITT, B.C. - (UPDATE 4:45 p.m.): A wildfire that ignited east of Merritt on Wednesday (April 8) afternoon is no longer being held, and it has ballooned to 550 hectares in size.There are 18 BC Wildf...
Apr 09, 2026 Aerial overview of the Quilchena Creek fire as pictured in the afternoon on April 9, 2026. (Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service)
