Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Loewen behold: Former Kamloops Blazers' captain rekindling love for game on ball hockey floor
KAMLOOPS - Jermaine Loewen became a fan favourite during his tenure with the Kamloops Blazers in the WHL. As CFJC Today reports, he is rediscovering his love for the game in the Kamloops Ball Hockey L...
Jun 12, 2026 Jermaine Loewen (Image Credit: CFJC Today/Jeremy Russo)
Blazers sign 2010-born American defenceman Gill
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers have signed American defenceman Chase Gill to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.The 15-year-old from Seal Beach, California was selected by the Blazers in the...
Jun 12, 2026 (Image Credit: Kamloops Blazers)
'We need this bridge,' Kamloops residents stand firm in desire for Red Bridge replacement
KAMLOOPS - There is a growing consensus in Kamloops that the Red Bridge needs to be rebuilt to accommodate vehicle traffic between Lorne Street and the Mount Paul Industrial Park. While there is also ...
Jun 12, 2026 (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds/CFJC Today)
Kamloops World Cup watch parties score big as hundreds turn up to watch Canada at Riverside Park
KAMLOOPS - Riverside Park is the place to be this summer as the City of Kamloops hosts a series of outdoor watch parties for the 2026 FIFA men's World Cup. The Canadian leg of the 48-team tournament k...
Jun 12, 2026 (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds/CFJC Today)
Recent rainfall not enough to alleviate Kamloops-area drought
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops area remains drought-stricken despite recent rainfall, with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada noting it is currently among the driest parts of the country.Agroclimate Specialist...
Jun 12, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC File Photo)
Incumbent Kamloops councillor Karpuk announces re-election bid
KAMLOOPS - Incumbent Stephen Karpuk will seek a second term, as the city councillor announced his re-election bid on Friday (June 12) morning from the site of the Red Bridge. Karpuk spoke to the work ...
Jun 12, 2026 Stephen Karpuk announces council bid. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Barriere Health Centre gets new X-ray suite
BARRIERE, B.C. - A newly refurbished X-ray suite and technologist workspace at the Barriere Health Centre is now giving patients in the North Thompson area easier access to enhanced medical imaging.In...
Jun 12, 2026 (L-R) Michelle, Tim and Harley, care team leaders for Thompson Cariboo, in the refreshed X-ray suite at Barriere Health Centre. (Image Credit: Interior Health/Contributed)
One patient sent to hospital after motorcycle crash in downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - One patient was sent to hospital after a vehicle incident in downtown Kamloops Thursday (June 11) afternoon. BC Emergency Health Services (EHS) told CFJC Today they received a call for an i...
Jun 12, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
NorthPaws walk off Lefties for first sweep of the season
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops NorthPaws completed their first sweep of the 2026 West Coast League (WCL) season in dramatic fashion. In the third and final game of the series Thursday (June 11) from Norbrock...
Jun 12, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
'It's always with me': Darrell Fox reflects on Marathon of Hope, spurs fundraising in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Darrell Fox accompanied his big brother Terry on the Marathon of Hope in 1980, then 17 and with special permission to graduate from high school a month early. "I think what he accomplished ...
Jun 11, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC Today/Anthony Corea)
