Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
BC Builds development on Columbia Street slated to begin construction in 2026
KAMLOOPS - Construction on a massive new housing development in Kamloops on land owned by the Provincial Government is expected to begin in the spring of next year.The BC Builds project at 515, 523, a...
Jul 20, 2025
Health Minister to make mental health-related announcement in Kamloops as concerns around cancer centre remain
KAMLOOPS - B.C.'s Health Minister will be in Kamloops on Monday (July 21) to make an announcement about expanding mental-health and substance-use supports. According to the Ministry of Health, Josie O...
Jul 20, 2025
Drying trend forecast to return after rain, cooler weather in parts of B.C.
British Columbia's wildfire service says much of the province is experiencing "unsettled" weather conditions, with rain in some areas that have been hot spots for fire this season, but a drying patter...
Jul 20, 2025
Agricultural Land Commission asked to approve plans for new speedball facility in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A plan to build a recreational speedball facility at the Tournament Capital Ranch in Kamloops will be going before the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) for approval.Kamloops City Council ...
Jul 20, 2025
Discussions around potential TNRD contributions to Build Kamloops projects set to resume
KAMLOOPS - A proposal to have some residents in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) contribute towards Build Kamloops projects appears to be picking up steam once again. TNRD Area "L" Directo...
Jul 19, 2025
UPDATE: Evacuations not needed after mudslide in Westsyde as Kamloops crews respond to other flooding calls
KAMLOOPS - (UPDATE 4:30 p.m.): Things appear to be stabilizing after a spell of heavy rain Saturday (July 19) morning led to a mudslide in Westsyde, though the City of Kamloops says evacuations will n...
Jul 19, 2025
Kamloops to host fourth consecutive provincial 'B' Cup soccer tournament in 2026
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has once again been picked as hosts of the Provincial "B" Cup soccer tournament. The 2026 edition will be the fourth year in a row that Kamloops has hosted the tourname...
Jul 19, 2025
Plans for new joint KSAR-KFR facility in Rayleigh move ahead following TNRD support
KAMLOOPS - Plans for a new purpose-built headquarters for Kamloops Search and Rescue (KSAR) took another step forward at Thursday's (July 17) Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) meeting. The TNRD...
Jul 18, 2025
'BC is Burning' documentary looks to spur conversations around forest management
KAMLOOPS - A new documentary is debuting across British Columbia this month looking into devastating wildfires in the province, while advocating for change.Called BC is Burning, the 45-minute long fil...
Jul 18, 2025
Kamloops Interior Summer School of Music prepares to 'break a leg' July 23 and 24
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Interior Summer School of Music (KISSM) is just over halfway through its summer camp. The program has been running since 1978, making this the 47th year of the music camp. Last...
Jul 18, 2025
