Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
'Like a dating site': Ranchers in B.C. and Alberta partnering up to address feed shortages
KAMLOOPS - Ranchers and livestock producers in British Columbia facing feed shortages and wildfire impacts are getting a helping 'hoof' thanks to a partnership between the B.C. Cattlemen's Association...
Sep 17, 2026 (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds/CFJC Today)
Kamloops MPs Caputo, Arnold gearing up for upcoming fall session after summer break
KAMLOOPS - It's back to Ottawa for the two Kamloops members of parliament as the fall session of the House of Commons gets underway on Monday (Sept. 21). After a summer break that last 13 weeks, both ...
Sep 17, 2026 Kamloops MPs Frank Caputo (left) and Mel Arnold. (Image Credit: CFJC Today/File Photo)
MLA Milobar's new party has finalized constitution, preparing for possible snap election
VANCOUVER - The political landscape of British Columbia has been in a constant state of flux for the past several months, as several Conservative MLAs have left the caucus following the election of Ke...
Sep 17, 2026 David Eby (Image Credit: Global)
Longtime Merritt councillor Baker seeks first term in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Dave Baker is hoping his experience as a three-term councilor in Merritt can propel him to the top of ballots in Kamloops on October 17. Baker's main priorities for his campaign circle arou...
Sep 17, 2026 Dave Baker (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
United Way B.C. launches fall campaign with Kamloops community breakfast, focus on youth
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - A breakfast buffet was on display Thursday (Sept. 17) at Thompson Rivers University. More notably, so was building a better future for local youth. United Way B.C. brought its support...
Sep 17, 2026 (Image Credit: Jeremy Russo / CFJC Today)
Starfish Backpack drive-thru goes Friday in support of 300-plus Kamloops families
KAMLOOPS - The annual drive-thru breakfast in support of the Starfish Backpack Program will take place Friday (Sept. 18) morning at the Cascades Casino. The event will run from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.,...
Sep 17, 2026 File photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Merritt RCMP asking for public help in suspected arson investigation
MERRITT, B.C. - Merritt RCMP are asking the public for help in their investigation into a suspected arson that happened earlier this summer.Police officials said the structure fire was reported on Jul...
Sep 17, 2026
Downed power pole has Kamloops Airport using backup generator
KAMLOOPS - A downed BC Hydro pole has knocked out power for 789 customers in Kamloops' Brocklehurst and Tranquille areas, including the airport. BC Hydro said the power has been off in the area north ...
Sep 17, 2026 (Image Credit: BC Hydro)
UPDATE: 100 Mile House ER closure called off
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - (UPDATE 5:00 p.m.): Interior Health (IH) said it has secured adequate staffing coverage at the 100 Mile District General Hospital to prevent a 13-hour overnight emergency depart...
Sep 17, 2026 (Image Credit: Interior Health)
UPDATE: Missing woman found safe
UPDATE (Sept. 18): KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP say the 49-year-old woman who was reported missing on Sept. 17, 2026, has been found and is safe.(Please note: for privacy considerations any previous infor...
Sep 17, 2026
