Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Evacuation orders, alerts issued as wildfire burns along Highway 1 near Lytton
LYTTON, B.C. - UPDATE (10:15 p.m.): The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has issued an evacuation order for 13 properties in proximity of the Saw Creek wildfire.The regional district says the ...
Jun 19, 2026 (Image Credit: Facebook / Randy James)
Kamloops downtown partners unite to restore vandalized Red Bridge Raven mural
KAMLOOPS - A downtown Kamloops mural celebrating a piece of the city's history was vandalized just weeks after its completion. While the graffiti sparked disappointment, the quick response from commun...
Jun 19, 2026 Kelson Group's Kelly Fawcett speaks to CFJC regarding the 'Red Bridge Raven' mural being vandalized just weeks after its completion. (Image Credit: CFJC News / Kent Simmonds)
Kamloops' summer temperatures bring serious risks for pets; animal advocates stress heat safety
KAMLOOPS - As temperatures climb across the region, the British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (B.C. SPCA) is reminding pet owners to take extra precautions to keep their an...
Jun 19, 2026 Animal advocates, and the SPCA are warning the public once again of the increased risks associated with rising summer temperatures. (Image Credit: B.C. SPCA)
City of Kamloops encouraging residents to engage in municipal politics ahead of local elections
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is encouraging residents to get engaged with their community, learn about local government and inform their votes for the 2026 General Local Election.The city said its ...
Jun 19, 2026 (Image Credit: Contributed / Judy Klassen)
City of Kamloops staff pay jumped 11 per cent in 2025: report
KAMLOOPS - New City of Kamloops records show an 11 per cent jump in staff remuneration in 2025 - after a similar increase one year before.The city's annual Statement of Financial Information will come...
Jun 19, 2026 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Development of young players a silver lining to Kamloops United women's team's season
KAMLOOPS - This weekend is a scheduled bye week for Kamloops United, who are in the final stretch of their season. Both the men's and women's teams have identical records of 1-8-2, good for eighth pla...
Jun 19, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Clearwater mayor Blackwell to seek re-election
CLEARWATER, B.C. - The incumbent mayor of Clearwater has announced plans to seek another term in office. Merlin Blackwell says he's hoping to guide the community through another period of change, poin...
Jun 19, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
City of Kamloops, CUPE sign three-year deal
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) have signed on to a new three-year agreement, securing three per cent annual raises for municipal staff among other be...
Jun 19, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC File Photo)
Province, First Nations Health Authority, CMHA fund addictions treatment beds in Adams Lake
ADAMS LAKE, B.C. - Adams Lake is one of three B.C. communities to receive funding for a set of First Nations-led addictions treatment beds in newly-announced partnership.Friday (June 19), the B.C. gov...
Jun 19, 2026 Adams Lake (Image Credit: YouTube / Evan from Kamloops (File Photo))
Charge re-sign Kamloops goaltender Woodland ahead of 2026-27 PWHL season
KAMLOOPS - The first Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) player from Kamloops has signed an extension with her club. The Ottawa Charge announced they've re-signed goaltender Kendra Woodland to a...
Jun 19, 2026 (Image Credit: Brennen Suni/Ottawa Charge)
