Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Third-party status incoming: Milobar and Paton welcome three MLAs to new provincial party
KAMLOOPS - A new provincial party featuring Kamloops Centre MLA Peter Milobar is projected to obtain third-party status when the B.C. Legislature resumes. In a news release issued Friday (Sept. 4), Mi...
Sep 4, 2026 (Image Credit: Global BC)
Man reportedly threatens driver with machete, fights with police before arrest in the Shuswap
SALMON ARM, B.C. - A 34-year-old man in the Shuswap was arrested after reportedly threatening a driver with a machete and fighting with police. At around 8:10 a.m. on Aug. 28, Salmon Arm RCMP say offi...
Sep 4, 2026 (Image Credit: Salmon Arm RCMP)
TNRD rescinds final evacuation orders from 2026 wildfire season
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) rescinded its final evacuation orders issued during the 2026 wildfire season. Effective 4:00 p.m. Thursday (Sept. 3), the TNRD downgraded an eva...
Sep 4, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
City of Kamloops issues public warning after man seriously injured in Valleyview dog attack
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is asking residents for details following a serious dog attack in the Valleyview area that left one person needing medical treatment on Wednesday (Sept. 2) afternoon.In...
Sep 3, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC file photo)
WolfPack women's soccer team aims for post-season return
KAMLOOPS - Second-year goalkeeper Floor Ursem is confident the TRU WolfPack women's soccer team is ready to reach the post-season for the first time since 2022. "Oh, this team definitely has what it t...
Sep 3, 2026 (Image Credit: Jeremy Russo / CFJC Today)
'A vision got created in 1998'; Final Lorne Street lot set for development
KAMLOOPS - The final piece of Lorne Street, west of the former Red Bridge site, is now set for development, after council passed a housing agreement tax exemption on Tuesday (Sept. 1). The purpose-bui...
Sep 3, 2026 Lorne Street looking west (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
'Solace' to provide 40 shelter beds aimed at older populations
KAMLOOPS - A new modular build along Glenfair Drive in Kamloops will help fill a needed gap in the housing continuum. A new year-round shelter will feature 40 beds designed for older adults. "We know ...
Sep 3, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Businessman Bucher puts bid in for council seat, encourages residents to "love Kamloops" again
KAMLOOPS - Steve Bucher has announced his bid for Kamloops council in this October's municipal election. Bucher is a local businessman who has had ties to Kamloops his entire life. He says his campaig...
Sep 3, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Kamloops RCMP renew appeal for information in 2024 fatal injury probe
KAMLOOPS - Police in Kamloops are renewing their appeal for public information into a suspected assault just over two years ago that ultimately led to the victim's death.According to police officials,...
Sep 3, 2026 Bradley Germann-Wilson. (Image Credit: Kamloops RCMP)
With council go-ahead secured, earthwork for Dufferin arena multiplex to begin later this month
KAMLOOPS - Dirt should soon be on the move, as work is scheduled to begin this month on the Dufferin arena multiplex. This week, Kamloops city council approved the project's scope and budget of $168 m...
Sep 3, 2026 Arena rendering (Image Credit: City of Kamloops)
