Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Findlay's 'culture war' video draws criticism within the Interior's political debate
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - A social media video posted by B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay is drawing criticism over its imagery and message. In the Facebook post's caption, Findlay says that the "N...
Aug 19, 2026 Kerry-Lynne D Findlay (left) posted a video to her Facebook account (right) with the caption: ”The NDP's culture war is a war on British Columbia.” (Image Credit: File Photo (left) / Facebook @ Kerry-Lynne D Findlay (right))
Last-minute pause delays 50% U.S. tariff implement on Canadian goods, still no resolve
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - A last minute pause has temporarily spared Canadian exporters from seeing a new 50% U.S. tariff worth $28 billion in goods. The tariff was scheduled to take effect shortly after midni...
Aug 19, 2026 (Image Credit: File Photo / CFJC Today)
Veneer production at Tolko's Heffley Creek site expected to resume next week
UPDATE (Aug. 21): KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Tolko Industries has temporarily halted veneer production at its Heffley Creek operation, citing wildfires, drought and difficulties accessing fibre. The company say...
Aug 19, 2026 (Image Credit: File Photo / CFJC Today)
KFR rescues woman to shore after being stranded on sandbar near McArthur Island
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) safely brought a woman to shore after she became stranded in the Thompson River near McArthur Island Wednesday morning (Aug. 19).The 911 call came in around...
Aug 19, 2026 (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds / CFJC Today)
Kamloops RCMP are seeking witnesses to an assault
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are seeking witnesses to an assault in the downtown core back on August 14. "In an effort to advance the investigation, police are asking witness to come forward in helping to...
Aug 19, 2026 File photo
'Unauthorized waste' disposed of in Tobiano sewer system
TOBIANO, B.C. - Residents in Tobiano are being alerted of disruptions to their wastewater treatment plant. In a notification Wednesday (Aug. 19) morning, Bluestem Utilities says it's investigating a s...
Aug 19, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Blazers trade departing forward Evaschesen to hometown Tigers for trio of draft picks
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers received a haul of Western Hockey League (WHL) Prospects Draft picks in exchange for a player who was departing to play collegiate hockey in the United States. The Blaz...
Aug 19, 2026 Josh Evaschesen (Image Credit: Brian Johnson Photography)
Amid summer heat, Kamloops building sector continues to cool off in July
KAMLOOPS - A slow summer has put the Kamloops building sector behind its pace for 2025. New numbers released by the City of Kamloops Building Inspection Division show $19 million in activity was recor...
Aug 19, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Clinton Health and Wellness Centre reopening after wildfire-related closure
CLINTON, B.C. - The Clinton Health and Wellness Centre is set to reopen Wednesday (Aug. 19). Interior Health says the facility at 1510 Cariboo Highway will be open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m....
Aug 19, 2026 (Image Credit: Interior Health)
Sinclair buoyed in cancer fight by Stankoven Stanley Cup experience, advocates for colorectal health
KAMLOOPS - Scott Sinclair has experienced horrendous days over the last four months. This past Sunday [Aug. 16] was not one of them. "It was so special yesterday with my kids," Sinclair said. "I'll re...
Aug 18, 2026 Sinclairs with Logan Stankoven. (Image Credit: Fortiva Foundation/Derek Strokon)
