Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
TNRD issues evacuation alert for two properties due to French Bar Creek wildfire
CLINTON, B.C. - A pair of properties in the northwest portion of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) are under evacuation alert. The TNRD issued an evacuation alert for 7129 and 7140 Empire V...
Jul 14, 2026 Increased fire behaviour on upslope areas of the north flank of the French Bar Creek wildfire on July 10. (Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service/File photo)
Kamloops swimmer Angove to represent Canada at Pan Pacific Championships
KAMLOOPS - Sienna Angove of Kamloops has secured her spot on the Canadian team for the Pan Pacific Championships, the major international swimming event slated to run from Aug. 10 to Aug. 15 in Irvine...
Jul 13, 2026 Sienna Angove (Image Credit: Big Ten Athletics)
Merritt mayor speaks out after ER closure during music festival and major wildfires
MERRITT - The mayor of Merritt is speaking out after the Nicola Valley Hospital's emergency room was closed for the third time in 2026, this time during a major music festival. Mayor Michael Goetz sai...
Jul 13, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC File photo)
More residents signing up for Voyent Alert as City of Kamloops plans more education on app's benefits
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops says it has noticed an increase in the number of people signing up for Voyent Alert in the aftermath of the water main break in May that led to large scale disruptions ...
Jul 13, 2026 (Image Credit: City of Kamloops)
Kamloops RCMP arrest man wanted for violent offences
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops RCMP Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) arrested a man with a pair of outstanding warrants from two different jurisdictions. Police officials said the successful targeted operation led...
Jul 13, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC File photo)
Man presumed drowned on Mara Lake: RCMP
SICAMOUS, B.C. - RCMP and underwater search experts are combing Mara Lake after a suspected drowning incident last Friday.In a news release issued Monday (July 13), Sicamous RCMP say their members wer...
Jul 13, 2026 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
City of Kamloops urges preparedness ahead of climbing temperatures
KAMLOOPS - With temperatures in Kamloops expected to climb up to 37 C this week, the city is urging residents to be prepared to handle the heat."People respond differently to heat, and some people are...
Jul 13, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC file photo)
UPDATE: No injuries reported as Kamloops Fire Rescue snuff out North Shore structure fire
KAMLOOPS - (UPDATE 10:00 a.m.): Kamloops Fire Rescue crews made quick work of a very visible structure fire that broke out near McDonald Park on the North Shore. Crews were called just before 8:45 a.m...
Jul 13, 2026 A column of black smoke visible from the CFJC studios as crews battle a structure fire on the North Shore. (Image Credit: Victor Kaisar/CFJC Today)
B.C. nurses to halt picketing as mediation talks begin
RICHMOND - The BC Nurses' Union entered mediation in its dispute with employers on Monday, with picketing set to end Tuesday night in recognition of the process. President Adriane Gear said the appoin...
Jul 13, 2026
B.C. resort owner says devastating wildfire was like a 'Michael Bay film'
BOOTHROYD, B.C. - For years, the Blue Lake Resort in B.C.'s Fraser Canyon has been welcoming visitors from far and wide. But the owners and staff are now facing their most challenging summer yet after...
Jul 13, 2026 (Image Credit: Global BC)
