Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Wrong-way driver killed in head-on crash on Coquihalla south of Merritt
MERRITT, B.C. - UPDATE (3:30 p.m.): According to DriveBC, the northbound lanes of the Coquihalla reopened at around 3 p.m., after first responders cleared the scene.UPDATE (12:00 p.m.): Police say one...
Jun 15, 2026 (Image Credit: Jaynie Lambert via Facebook/Coquihalla Road Reports (And Area))
NorthPaws win back-to-back series, take two of three from Sweets
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops NorthPaws have won back-to-back series. After completing a three-game sweep of the Port Angeles Lefties earlier in the week, the NorthPaws took two of three games from the Wall...
Jun 15, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Stankoven first Stanley Cup winner from Kamloops since Recchi in 2011
LAS VEGAS - Logan Stankoven and the Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup champions. WES AND DEANA STANKOVEN INTERVIEW The Hurricanes blanked the hometown Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 to win the best-of-sev...
Jun 14, 2026 The Stankoven family. (Image Credit: Submitted)
Salmon Arm RCMP take five impaired drivers off the road in one night
SALMON ARM B.C. - Salmon Arm RCMP took five impaired drivers off the road in just over two hours on Saturday night (June 13).All five were issued immediate roadside prohibitions (IRP) between 9:36 p.m...
Jun 14, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC file photo)
Kamloops RCMP seeking Sunday morning stabbing suspect
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are investigating a stabbing that happened early Sunday morning (June 14) in the 300-block of Victoria Street. Police said one person was injured and transported to the hospit...
Jun 14, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC file photo)
Four hospitalized after head-on collision with semi near Salmon Arm
SALMON ARM B.C. - Four people have been hospitalized following a head-on collision with a semi-truck on Saturday along Highway 1, east of Kangaroo Road near Salmon Arm.Salmon Arm RCMP said officers re...
Jun 14, 2026 (Image Credit: Salmon Arm RCMP)
TNRD Area B mosquito control program expansion vote passes
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) said the Electoral Area B Mosquito Control Service Referendum passed in preliminary counting.According to the TNRD, the referendum received 58 "...
Jun 14, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC Today file photo)
Salmon Arm mourns passing of longtime council member Kevin Flynn
SALMON ARM B.C. - The City of Salmon Arm has announced the passing of Kevin Flynn, a long-serving member of city council.The announcement of his death comes shortly after he stepped away from his coun...
Jun 13, 2026 Salmon Arm Councilor Kevin Flynn (Image Credit: City of Salmon Arm/Facebook)
Thompson Okanagan residents invited to provide input on forest management
KAMLOOPS - Residents of the Thompson Okanagan region are invited to provide their input on a pair of forest management plans being developed by the B.C. government.The Province said residents in Kamlo...
Jun 13, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC file photo)
UPDATE: missing Kelowna man found deceased
LAKE COUNTRY, B.C. - UPDATE (June 14): A 32-year old Kelowna man who has been missing since Tuesday, June 9 was found deceased."Police do not suspect criminality, and the investigation has been turned...
Jun 13, 2026 (Image Credit: Central Okanagan Search and Rescue/Facebook)
