Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
BC Wildfire Service reports growth in number of applicants; boot camp underway in Merritt
KAMLOOPS - Ryan Edwards is one of about 260 chosen from a pool of more than 2,000 applicants to take part in BC Wildfire Service new recruit boot camps this spring in Merritt. "Protecting B.C.," Edwar...
Apr 24, 2025
Surveillance video of homicide victim's final hours examined in seventh day of Bagabuyo murder trial
KAMLOOPS - Proceedings on Thursday (April 24) in a first-degree murder trial for Rogelio (Butch) Bagabuyo related to the killing of a Thompson Rivers University lecturer examined extensive video evide...
Apr 24, 2025
Boogie the Bridge training comes to a close leaving trainees well-prepared for Sunday
KAMLOOPS - There are just a few days to go before the latest edition of CFJC TV's Boogie the Bridge, as participants complete their final preparations ahead of Sunday's (April 27) event.Over the past ...
Apr 24, 2025
Warm weather prompts tick reminder from Interior Health
KAMLOOPS - Warmer temperatures have already reached the Kamloops region, and Interior Health is warning residents spending time outdoors to be on the lookout for ticks. The health authority says it ha...
Apr 24, 2025
Kamloops mayor questions needs for closed meeting with Minster Kahlon; Deputy mayor calls the absence disrespectful
KAMLOOPS - A closed meeting of council was held on Wednesday afternoon at Kamloops city hall, with eight members of council and minister Ravi Kahlon in attendance.Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson did not atte...
Apr 24, 2025
Election Issues 2025: Carbon tax and the environment
KAMLOOPS - The Conservative Party of Canada had been campaigning on a carbon tax election for years ahead of the writ drop, but with the Liberals lowering the consumer carbon tax levy to zero dollars ...
Apr 24, 2025
BC Hydro responding to power outage in Sun Peaks
SUN PEAKS - BC Hydro says it is responding to a power outage in the Sun Peaks area that is affecting more than a thousand customers. Power has been out for 1,704 customers between Whitecroft and Sun P...
Apr 24, 2025
RCMP say charges expected after explosives found during police operation in Chase
CHASE, B.C. - The head of the Chase RCMP detachment says a Tuesday morning (April 22) police incident led to the seizure of explosives from a house on Third Avenue.Sgt. Stephen Newport told Chase Coun...
Apr 24, 2025
Move-in date to come soon for often delayed Cherry Avenue apartments in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The long road towards renovating the fire-damaged Cherry Avenue apartments is nearing completion.The 42-unit apartment was bought by the Province for almost $13 million in 2023, two years a...
Apr 24, 2025
Interior Health CEO Susan Brown to retire at the end of 2025
KELOWNA - Interior Health has announced the retirement of its president and CEO, Susan Brown, effective the end of this year. The health authority says Brown has informed the Board of Directors of her...
Apr 24, 2025
