Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Henry Leland House to be renamed after namesake identified as suspect in 40-year-old homicide
KAMLOOPS - Change is afoot in downtown Kamloops as the ASK Wellness Society moves to change the name of Henry Leland House - after the building's namesake was identified as the suspect in a 40-year-ol...
May 20, 2026 The outline of the sign at the building formerly known as Henry Leland House in downtown Kamloops on May 20, 2026. (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds/CFJC Today)
Kamloops Farmers Market slowly ramping into 2026 season after 'interesting' spring weather
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Farmers Market has been slowly ramping up into the 2026 season, as both the Saturday and Wednesday markets have been up and running for a few weeks. Victoria Street was a hive ...
May 20, 2026 The downtown Kamloops Farmers Market on May 20, 2026. (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds/CFJC Today)
Mother of former Kamloops activist detained by Israeli forces expresses support, concern
GAZA STRIP - A former Kamloops resident is among hundreds of activists detained after Israeli forces intercepted a flotilla attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. Sebastian Tow had joined the...
May 20, 2026 Passengers on the Global Sumud Flotilla are instructed to ”put their hands in the air”, as Israeli forces intercept, and capture over 400 activists. (Image Credit: Global Sumud Flotilla)
Downtown Kamloops, Sahali 7-Eleven stores to close on May 26
KAMLOOPS - Convenience chain 7-Eleven is set to close hundreds of its locations across North America this year, and that includes two stores in Kamloops. There are signs up at the 7-Eleven store on Se...
May 20, 2026 A window sign indicating the upcoming closure of the downtown Kamloops 7-Eleven on Seymour Street at Sixth Avenue. (Image Credit: Victor Kaisar/CFJC Today)
Kamloops organizations join forces to promote river safety messaging
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops-and-area residents are being reminded about the dangers of the Thompson Rivers, and officials say this weekend's crash on Schubert Drive is a reminder of how quickly tragedy can se...
May 20, 2026 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Tk'emlúps to study viability of potential hotel, meeting space
TK'EMLUPS - Tk'emlps te Secwpemc is moving ahead with a plan to bring a hotel to the community.Sc.wn.wen - the First Nation's economic development arm - says it has awarded a contract for a feasibilit...
May 20, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Westmount Elementary School fire deemed arson; RCMP renew call for tips
KAMLOOPS - RCMP investigators say they are now certain a fire that devastated Westmount Elementary School last fall was intentionally set. Flames were seen shooting from the school's roof just before ...
May 20, 2026 Westmount Elementary School behind fire scene tape, October 26, 2025. (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Victor Kaisar)
Man rescued near Chase after spending two days trapped in a crashed vehicle
CHASE, B.C. - A man was rescued near Chase Tuesday (May 19) after being trapped in his overturned vehicle for two days.According to Chase RCMP, the man was last seen on Sunday and was reported missing...
May 20, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Three people arrested after bank robbery in Lower Sahali
KAMLOOPS - Three people remain in custody after a late-night bank robbery in Lower Sahali. Kamloops RCMP were called after the trio reportedly entered a bank on Notre Dame Drive Tuesday (May 19) night...
May 20, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Survey launched, open houses scheduled for forest landscape plan in Kamloops area
KAMLOOPS - Another survey from the province is making the rounds in the Kamloops area regarding forest management. Officials with B.C.'s Ministry of Forests are inviting residents in the North and Sou...
May 20, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds/CFJC Today)
