Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops Christmas Market to expand in space, vendors and live entertainment in 2026
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Christmas Market will use the entire Heritage House parking lot for its second season. The Kamloops Sports Council says the 10-day German Christmas Market will run from Nov. 27...
May 26, 2026 Crowds at the Kamloops Christmas Market in the Heritage House parking lot. (Image Credit: Kamloops Christmas Market/Facebook)
'Compulsively eating objects': Group of severely starved dogs rescued from Shuswap property
SALMON ARM, B.C. - A group of eight young dogs on a Shuswap property who were infested with parasites and worms were recently rescued by the local SPCA. In a news release issued Tuesday (May 26), the ...
May 26, 2026 (Image Credit: BC SPCA)
One person dead in vehicle collision that closes North Shore intersection overnight
KAMLOOPS - One person is dead following a vehicle collision on the North Shore overnight. Details are slim early Tuesday (May 26) morning but Kamloops RCMP Sgt. Joe Bayda confirmed the collision and f...
May 26, 2026 12th Street and Tranquille Road shortly after 11:00 p.m. Monday (Image Credit: City of Kamloops via X/@Kamscan)
'It's going to make our roads safer': Kamloops MLA Stamer's dashcam bill clears third reading
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops MLA Ward Stamer's private members bill to mandate dash cameras in commercial vehicles in British Columbia has cleared third reading in the B.C. Legislature, en route to becoming la...
May 25, 2026 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Kamloops diver wins 3 silver medals for Canada at Junior Americas Cup
KAMLOOPS - It was a busy weekend for KGTC diver Philippe Wadsworth, as the Kamloops product represented Team Canada at the Junior Americas Cup in Mission Viejo, California. Wadsworth impressed in the ...
May 25, 2026 (Image Credit: Contributed / Eric Wadsworth)
Roller skate rentals on offer as Tourism Kamloops opens Loops Explorer Station at Riverside Park
KAMLOOPS - Tourism Kamloops has launched its 2026 season and it features the return of the Loops Explorer Station for the fourth consecutive year, but in a new location at Riverside Park. It'll be sta...
May 25, 2026 (Image Credit: Anthony Corea/CFJC Today)
City of Kamloops warns of delays near city hall ahead of 2026 property tax deadline
KAMLOOPS - Property tax notices have been sent out via email and 'snail mail' and there are still a few weeks before the taxman comes knocking. As such, the City of Kamloops is asking residents to be ...
May 25, 2026 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Former Kamloops activist returns to Canada after Gaza Flotilla detention, addresses abuse allegations
VANCOUVER - Former Kamloops resident Sebastian Tow was among three activists who arrived at Vancouver International Airport on Saturday (May 23) after being detained by Israeli forces during a Gaza-bo...
May 25, 2026 Pictures are shared on Instagram of the Vancouver activists returning home, back at the airport, reconnecting with their loved ones. (Image Credit: Instagram / @MARIANADRIANA)
WildSafeBC urging Kamloops residents to be aware of animal attractants
KAMLOOPS - WildSafeBC is urging Kamloops residents to remove potential animal attractants on their properties to avoid inadvertently luring bears and other wild animals into the community.Upon emergin...
May 25, 2026 (Image Credit: Contributed)
Kamloops RCMP to get new mental-health screening tool
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP will be among other Thompson/Shuswap RCMP detachments getting access to a digital public safety tool aimed at supporting police responding to people in crisis.B.C. government ...
May 25, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC file photo)
