Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Criss Creek wildfire northwest of Kamloops being held: BC Wildfire Service
The Criss Creek wildfire burning about five kilometres northwest of the Lac Du Bois Grasslands Protected Area is being held, according to an update on Saturday (July 27) afternoon on the BC Wildfire S...
Jul 28, 2024
Kamloops RCMP: Series of motor-vehicle-related thefts in Dalgleish area among files that made for busy Saturday
Kamloops RCMP Staff Sgt. Kelly Butler said a string of motor-vehicle-related thefts are among incidents that kept police busy on Saturday (July 27). "We had 78 files in about 12 hours and I can tell y...
Jul 28, 2024
Huskers roll to victory over visiting Broncos
CHILLIWACK, B.C. -- The Valley Huskers shucked the Kamloops Broncos 51-7 in B.C. Football Conference action on Saturday (July 27) in Chilliwack. Kamloops dropped to 0-2 on the season and will aim to f...
Jul 28, 2024
RiverDogs drop series to Pirates, fall short of Canadian championship
The Kamloops RiverDogs will not play for the Canadian title.The Mid-Island Pirates blanked Kamloops 4-0 in the deciding game of a best-of-three series on Saturday (July 27) in Nanaimo to secure a spot...
Jul 27, 2024
Antler Creek Wildfire: BC Wildfire Service reporting reduced fire behaviour
Antler Creek wildfire behaviour has reduced over the last few days due to favourable weather and suppression efforts, according to a BC Wildfire Service social media post on Saturday (July 27) morning...
Jul 27, 2024
Browntop Mountain area evacuation alert rescinded
The evacuation alert issued on Monday (July 22) for the Browntop Mountain area has been lifted, according to an email on Saturday (July 27) from the Cariboo Regional District.Residents must be prepare...
Jul 27, 2024
Olynyk, Canada hold off Greece to open Olympics with victory
Kelly Olynyk and Team Canada held on to top Greece 86-79 in men's basketball action on Saturday (July 27) at the Olympic Summer Games in Paris.Olynyk had four points and six rebounds in 13 minutes and...
Jul 27, 2024
Closures to Murtle Lake, Wells Gray Park areas due to wildfire
Several provincial parks are closed due to active wildfires, including Murtle Lake and campsites and trails in Wells Gray Park, according to bcparks.ca.The following Wells Gray Park areas are closed: ...
Jul 27, 2024
Evacuation alert lifted for 14 properties in Sorrento area
SORRENTO, B.C. -- An evacuation alert for 14 properties near Sorrento was lifted on Saturday (July 27) morning.The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) issued the alert on Tuesday (July 23) for p...
Jul 27, 2024
Olynyk fan club reaches Paris Olympics: 'Just proud - there's no other way to put it'
PARIS, FRANCE -- Scott Pineo of Kamloops is among Kelly Olynyk's best friends. He is in Paris and spoke to CFJC Today on Saturday (July 27), a few hours before Olynyk and Team Canada were scheduled to...
Jul 27, 2024
