Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops Search and Rescue assists second overheated hiker in Tranquille Slot Canyons
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Search and Rescue (KSAR) is reminding the public to be prepared after assisting a second overheated hiker in the Tranquille Slot Canyons in as many months. KSAR says it was dispatc...
Sep 3, 2025
Winless WolfPack remain resolute after frustration boils over in home loss to Vikes
KAMLOOPS - TRU WolfPack head coach John Antulov expressed discontent with officials after his club conceded two goals from set pieces in seven minutes on Saturday (Aug. 30) at Hillside Stadium. He was...
Sep 2, 2025
Kamloops schools reopen as district brass prepares to examine impacts of budget cuts
KAMLOOPS - The new year is officially underway for the Kamloops Thompson School District as students returned to the classrooms on Tuesday (Sept. 2) morning. It's a year of change for the district, wi...
Sep 2, 2025
Group of Bridge Lake-area fires draws dozens of firefighters; Coquihalla fire grows
KAMLOOPS - A wildfire burning next to the Coquihalla Highway has more than doubled in size.The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says the Mine Creek fire between Merritt and Hope has ballooned to 275 hectare...
Sep 2, 2025
Blazers lock up 2010-born forward Kim
KAMLOOPS - At least one 2010-born forward impressed the Kamloops Blazers brass during the recently wrapped training camp.The team announced it has signed American forward Collin Kim to a standard WHL ...
Sep 2, 2025
Former Kamloops lawyer accused of killing client surprises trial, opts out of testifying in his own defence
VANCOUVER - A former Kamloops lawyer accused of killing his client more than three years ago opted not to share his side of the deadly incident in BC Supreme Court in Vancouver on Tuesday (Sept. 2). R...
Sep 2, 2025
August was among the warmest in Kamloops' recorded history: Environment Canada
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops experienced its third-warmest month of August, according to data tracked back to 1890. Preliminary numbers from Environment Canada show the average mean temperature recorded in Kam...
Sep 2, 2025
First cohort of Kamloops CSOs with peace officer status set to be sworn in
KAMLOOPS - The first cohort of Community Services Officers with peace officer status in Kamloops will be sworn in during a private ceremony on Tuesday (Sept. 2) afternoon. The City of Kamloops said th...
Sep 2, 2025
Wildfire burning north of Coquihalla Summit grows to 105 hectares, not threatening structures or utilities
HOPE, B.C. - A wildfire discovered along the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt on Monday (Sept. 1) has grown to 105 hectares in size. The BC Wildfire Service says the Mine Creek wildfire nor...
Sep 2, 2025
Lightning sparks small fires near Merritt, 100 Mile House
KAMLOOPS - Lightning that has moved through the BC Interior over the past few days has sparked several new fires, with the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) noting clusters near Merritt and 100 Mile House.As...
Sep 1, 2025
