Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Grand opening scheduled for rebuilt North Shuswap library in Scotch Creek
SCOTCH CREEK, B.C. - Library services will be returning to the North Shuswap nearly three years after the Bush Creek East wildfire destroyed the previous library as it tore through the area.The Okanag...
Mar 08, 2026 (Image Credit: Okanagan Regional Library)
Kamloops Chamber to benefit as Blazers release latest Thompson River Fighting Trout jersey
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers have released the latest iteration of a limited-edition Kami The Fish jersey, which they'll wear during next weekend's home game against the Kelowna Rockets.The Blazers...
Mar 07, 2026 A mock up of the Thompson River Fighting Trout jersey that the Kamloops Blazers will wear on March 14, 2026. (Image Credit: Kamloops Blazers)
Kamloops eyeing up to $40M in loans to cover expenses until 2026 property taxes are collected
KAMLOOPS - City of Kamloops staff are asking councillors for permission to borrow up to $40 million so employees and vendors can be paid until property taxes are collected this summer. These short-ter...
Mar 07, 2026 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
100 Mile House emergency room to close for sixth time in 2026
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - Residents in the 100 Mile House area will be without emergency room coverage for 13 hours this weekend. Interior Health says the emergency room at the 100 Mile House District Ge...
Mar 07, 2026 (Image Credit: File Photo)
Upcoming wind gusts lead to warnings in Fraser Canyon; special weather statements across southern B.C.
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for a large portion of the Southern Interior, including the City of Kamloops and the entire Coquihalla Highway, because of strong w...
Mar 06, 2026 (Image Credit: File Photo via Dreamstime)
ASK Wellness launches new program to help transition clients toward recovery
KAMLOOPS - ASK Wellness in Kamloops is looking to smooth the transition for clients seeking recovery services in the community. This week, the agency announced the launch of a recovery engagement prog...
Mar 06, 2026 James Juke and Kim Galloway (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Inaugural season at Riverside Park outdoor skating rink to end on March 22
KAMLOOPS - The inaugural season of the Riverside Park Skating Loop will come to a close in a little over two weeks time. The City of Kamloops has announced that the outdoor skating rink will close at ...
Mar 06, 2026 (Image Credit: City of Kamloops)
Kamloops council asked to consider 3-year extension to Pathways shelter
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops city council is being asked to begin the process to consider a three-year extension of an emergency shelter located along Tranquille Road, which is currently set to close this July...
Mar 06, 2026 File photo of the Pathways shelter at 142 Tranquille Road in Kamloops. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Prescribed burn planned near O'Connor Lake as BCWS prepares for multi-year fuel management project
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has announced plans for a roughly four hectare prescribed burn in the O'Connor Lake area in the North Thompson, about 23 kilometres north of Kamloops. Crews f...
Mar 06, 2026 File Photo (Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service)
UPDATE: Missing teenager found safe
KAMLOOPS - (UPDATE March 9): Kamloops RCMP say the 16-year-old teenager who was reported missing on Tuesday (March 3) has been located and is safe.(Please note: for privacy considerations any previous...
Mar 06, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC Today File Photo)
