Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops Chamber of Commerce says businesses across all sectors saw a steady 2025
KAMLOOPS - 2025 was a year of constant change for many businesses across Kamloops, due to various factors beyond their control, including labour unrest, trade uncertainty and economic hardship.The pre...
Jan 08, 2026 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
'Substantial decrease' to property offences in 2025: Kamloops' top cop
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP Detachment Commander Supt. Jeff Pelley held his end-of-year media scrum on Thursday (Jan. 9), discussing a wide range of successes and challenges for the region. 2025 marked t...
Jan 08, 2026 File photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Clearwater Secondary closed after BC Hydro fails to alert school of planned power outage
CLEARWATER, B.C. - (UPDATE 3:35 p.m.): Students at Clearwater Secondary had the day off Thursday (Jan. 8) as a planned power outage was unbeknownst to anyone at the school. In a message to parents sen...
Jan 08, 2026 (Image Credit: District of Clearwater/YouTube)
'There is a threat to the public'; Kamloops RCMP issue warning following suspected homicide
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are clarifying their warning to the public that was issued following the suspected murder of Muhammad 'Ash' Zafar, and they say there is a threat to the public. While Mounties...
Jan 08, 2026 Supt. Jeff Pelley (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
UPDATE: Arson suspected as investigators probe fire at Kamloops auto repair shop
KAMLOOPS - (UPDATE 11:15 a.m.): Kamloops RCMP believe a fire that destroyed two vehicles at a West Victoria Street auto repair shop Wednesday (Jan. 7) evening was intentionally set. In a statement Thu...
Jan 08, 2026 Two damaged vehicles at Budget Brake and Muffler in Kamloops. (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds/CFJC Today)
2025 a top-three year for Kamloops building sector, narrowly surpassing 2024
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops building sector had its third-busiest year on record in 2025, surpassing the previous year's construction revenue by a splinter. According to year-end numbers published by the ...
Jan 08, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Two patients airlifted to hospital after propane buildup causes explosion in Barriere
BARRIERE, B.C. - Two people were airlifted to Royal Inland Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after an explosion in Barriere. Barriere RCMP responded to a property in the district on Tuesday ...
Jan 08, 2026
New Riverside Park outdoor skating rink opens to the public
KAMLOOPS - A new outdoor skating rink at Riverside Park is open to the public starting Wednesday (Jan. 7). The rink comes with its own mini Zamboni, fire pits and benches. The project cost over $7 mil...
Jan 07, 2026 (Image Credit: Curtis Goodrum / CFJC Today)
100 Mile House confident in rebounding economy after exit of West Fraser
100 MILE HOUSE - Back in November, West Fraser announced the permanent closure of its operation in 100 Mile House, citing timber supply challenges and soft lumber markets. Every mill job in B.C. is sa...
Jan 07, 2026 100 Mile House (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Public invited to help choose new pay parking provider for downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is upgrading its pay parking infrastructure and is turning to its residents to help choose a new provider. In a news release, the city says it wants to replace its exis...
Jan 07, 2026 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
