Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Quesnel River Pulp curtailment sidelines workers until at least November
QUESNEL, B.C. - Close to a hundred employees will be affected by an extended production curtailment at Quesnel River Pulp, as challenging conditions continue to weigh on British Columbia's forestry se...
Aug 12, 2026 (Image Credit: File Photo)
Kamloops fire officials urge residents to "FireSmart" properties as wildfire risk remains high
KAMLOOPS - With wildfire risk remaining high, fire officials say now is the time for residents to take a closer look around their properties. Some everyday items can leave a home more exposed, while a...
Aug 12, 2026 (Image Credit: FireSmartBC.ca)
Permanent dedicated ESS site in Kamloops being considered by government
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops' Emergency Support Services (ESS) centre has been activated for incoming evacuees for well over a month now. Staffed by volunteers, evacuees have been able to visit the McArthur Is...
Aug 12, 2026 Kamloops ESS at McArthur Island (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Aircraft helping to douse fire in Savona
KAMLOOPS - A witness is reporting a fire in Savona near the railway tracks that broke out Wednesday (August 12) afternoon.According to reports, the fire is not spreading, but a bird dog aircraft is en...
Aug 12, 2026 (Image Credit: @PavGill / X.com)
BC Wildlife Park comes to aid after animal rehabilitation society property destroyed in Summerland Wildfires
KAMLOOPS - The Bald Range wildfire in Summerland has made its impact locally, as the BC Wildlife Park has taken in new animals evacuated from the Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (IWRS). Thirt...
Aug 12, 2026 Fred and Steevie took little time to adjust to their new home at the BC Wildlife Park (Image Credit: Anthony Corea / CFJC Today)
100 Mile RCMP nab multiple speeders
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - A community's name does not necessarily indicate the speed limit, as 100 Mile House RCMP have nabbed multiple speeders in and near the community along Highway 97.On August 5, 10...
Aug 12, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC file photo)
Bonaparte First Nation issues evacuation order due to Clinton-area wildfire
CACHE CREEK, B.C. - The Bonaparte (St'uxwtws) First Nation has orderd an evacuation of properties near the massive Pear Lake wildfire.The evacuation is in effect for all properties in IR No. 1 and 2, ...
Aug 12, 2026 Pear Lake wildfire, looking south from Chasm area toward Clinton (Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service)
Matonovich realizes Team Canada dream at worlds, caps outstanding freshman season
Uber-competitive, ultra-focused runner Raiya Matonovich of Kamloops allowed herself a few seconds to soak in the moment on the start line at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships last Thursday [A...
Aug 12, 2026 RAIYA MATONOVICH. (Image Credit: @archivekaze/Instagram)
Merritt mayor reaching out to feds to deal with frequent ER closures
MERRITT, B.C. - Merritt Mayor Mike Goetz is reaching out to the federal government to step in to deal with frequent emergency department closures in the community.While health care is under provincial...
Aug 12, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC File photo)
No injuries reported in house fire on Tk'emlups reserve
KAMLOOPS - Smoke was seen billowing through the hazy sky as Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) crews respond to a residential structure fire on the Tk'emlups reserve. The call from the 700-block of Shuswap Ro...
Aug 12, 2026 (Image Credit: Aaron Schulze/CFJC Today)
