Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
UPDATE: Arson suspected as investigators probe fire at Kamloops auto repair shop
KAMLOOPS - (UPDATE 11:15 a.m.): Kamloops RCMP believe a fire that destroyed two vehicles at a West Victoria Street auto repair shop Wednesday (Jan. 7) evening was intentionally set. In a statement Thu...
Jan 08, 2026 Two damaged vehicles at Budget Brake and Muffler in Kamloops. (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds/CFJC Today)
2025 a top-three year for Kamloops building sector, narrowly surpassing 2024
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops building sector had its third-busiest year on record in 2025, surpassing the previous year's construction revenue by a splinter. According to year-end numbers published by the ...
Jan 08, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Two patients airlifted to hospital after propane buildup causes explosion in Barriere
BARRIERE, B.C. - Two people were airlifted to Royal Inland Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after an explosion in Barriere. Barriere RCMP responded to a property in the district on Tuesday ...
Jan 08, 2026
New Riverside Park outdoor skating rink opens to the public
KAMLOOPS - A new outdoor skating rink at Riverside Park is open to the public starting Wednesday (Jan. 7). The rink comes with its own mini Zamboni, fire pits and benches. The project cost over $7 mil...
Jan 07, 2026 (Image Credit: Curtis Goodrum / CFJC Today)
100 Mile House confident in rebounding economy after exit of West Fraser
100 MILE HOUSE - Back in November, West Fraser announced the permanent closure of its operation in 100 Mile House, citing timber supply challenges and soft lumber markets. Every mill job in B.C. is sa...
Jan 07, 2026 100 Mile House (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Public invited to help choose new pay parking provider for downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is upgrading its pay parking infrastructure and is turning to its residents to help choose a new provider. In a news release, the city says it wants to replace its exis...
Jan 07, 2026 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Former Kamloops man who killed pregnant girlfriend in 2000 has day parole extended
KAMLOOPS - A former Kamloops man who admitted to killing his pregnant girlfriend in 2000 has had his day parole extended.In a decision dated December 17, 2025, the Parole Board of Canada (PBC) issued ...
Jan 07, 2026 Trent Larsen (Image Credit: Facebook / Trent Larsen)
RCMP investigating Kamloops West End homicide appeal to those using men-seeking-men online services
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are reaching out to users of men-seeking-men online services for help as they investigate this week's apparent homicide in the city's West End. Mounties found Muhammad 'Ash' Z...
Jan 07, 2026 Muhammad 'Ash' Zafar (Image Credit: Contributed / Kamloops RCMP)
CMHA Kamloops activating extreme weather response beds for a brief period
KAMLOOPS - The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has activated its extreme weather response beds in Kamloops for a brief period. An extreme weather alert (EWA) was issued by the City of Kamloo...
Jan 07, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
RCMP receive reports of active scam trend in the Shuswap
SALMON ARM, B.C. - Residents in the Shuswap are being warned of a seasonal scam trend that's currently underway. Salmon Arm RCMP says suspects in the trend approach potential victims in higher traffic...
Jan 07, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: Global BC)
