Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops Sports Council spearheading plans for annual Christmas Market downtown
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Sports Council is spearheading an initiative to bring an 18-day Christmas Market to the Tournament Capital, potentially as early as next winter. Sports Council Executive Direct...
Apr 14, 2025
Merritt crews battle Saturday night structure fire at abandoned building
MERRITT - Details are limited by Merritt Fire Rescue crews were called to a blaze at an abandoned building along Midday Valley Road Saturday (April 12) night.Video from the scene shared on social medi...
Apr 13, 2025
Efforts to bring direct flight between Kamloops and Prince George still ongoing
KAMLOOPS - Officials at Kamloops Airport (YKA) and Prince George Airport (YXS) are still working on trying to restore direct air services between the two cities. YKA's former Managing Director, Ed Rat...
Apr 13, 2025 CFJC Today File Photo
Kamloops Film Society, museum collaborating to celebrate 70 years of Paramount Theatre
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Film Society is holding an open house at the Paramount Theatre Sunday (April 13) afternoon, as it celebrates 70 years of the theatre at Fifth Avenue and Victoria Street. Execut...
Apr 13, 2025
Kamloops council being asked to approve return of downtown day space for homeless population
KAMLOOPS - City councillors in Kamloops are being asked to issue another short-term permit to allow the The Mustard Seed to continue operations at The Gathering Place at 48 Victoria Street West. In a ...
Apr 13, 2025
Lillooet ER to temporarily close for another 37 hours; 15th closure so far in 2025
LILLOOET, B.C. - Lillooet and area residents will be without emergency room coverage for another 37 hours this weekend.Interior Health said the ER at the Lillooet Hospital and Health Centre will be cl...
Apr 12, 2025
Kamloops-area communities getting provincial money to 'strengthen' emergency supports for evacuees
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops will be getting $40,000 from the B.C. Government which will be used to enhance its Emergency Support Services program. The City says it will use the money to modernize ...
Apr 12, 2025
Districts of Clearwater, Barriere sign MOUs with Simpcw First Nation
CHU CHUA, B.C. - The Districts of Clearwater and Barriere have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Simpcw First Nation that aims to formalize their working relationships.Clearwater May...
Apr 12, 2025
Woman facing numerous charges after Wednesday raid at Merritt house
MERRITT - Police in Merritt say a local woman has been charged with several offences, including unlawful confinement and assault causing bodily harm, after a raid on a home on Wednesday (April 9) afte...
Apr 12, 2025
CSRD looking for properties in Blind Bay, Sorrento to host wildfire training exercise
SHUSWAP - The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) wants to hear from homeowners in Blind Bay and Sorrento who are willing to host a wildfire training exercise on their property next month.The CS...
Apr 12, 2025
