Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
NDP to face tough confidence motion on suspension of DRIPA
KAMLOOPS - B.C. may well be at its closest point to an early election since the October 2024 vote as legislators will soon vote on Premier David Eby's plan to suspend some sections of the Declaration ...
Apr 09, 2026 (Image Credit: Flickr / Province of B.C.)
UPDATE: Merritt-area grass fire balloons to 550 hectares in size
MERRITT, B.C. - (UPDATE 4:45 p.m.): A wildfire that ignited east of Merritt on Wednesday (April 8) afternoon is no longer being held, and it has ballooned to 550 hectares in size.There are 18 BC Wildf...
Apr 09, 2026 Aerial overview of the Quilchena Creek fire as pictured in the afternoon on April 9, 2026. (Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service)
Fire seasons in B.C. becoming longer and more volatile
KAMLOOPS - Already this year, Kamloops Fire Rescue has been called to multiple grass and interface fires within the city."I am concerned about 2026, it's potentially a very active season," said Mike F...
Apr 09, 2026 Mike Flannigan (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Blazers' Hurlbert nominated for WHL player of the year award
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Blazers forward J.P Hurlbert has been nominated for his second major award of the 2025-26 WHL season.The 17-year-old Hurlbert is one of six nominees for the Four Broncos Memorial T...
Apr 09, 2026 J.P. Hurlbert celebrates against the Prince George Cougars on Jan. 16, 2026. (Image Credit: Brian Johnson/Kamloops Blazers)
'Dangerous' auto transport truck removed from the road during three-day blitz near Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A "dangerous auto transport truck" was taken out of service north of Kamloops after police officers found it to have multiple defects. On March 28, BC Highway Patrol says officers stopped t...
Apr 09, 2026 (Image Credit: BC Highway Patrol)
Benchmark snowpack survey shows stable conditions in Kamloops and area, split between northern and southern B.C.
KAMLOOPS - The benchmark survey for assessing seasonal hazards shows a split between northern and southern portions of the province, although snowpack conditions are relatively stable for the Kamloops...
Apr 09, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Provincial funding expected to create manufacturing jobs in Malakwa, Merritt and Salmon Arm
MERRITT, B.C. - The communities of Malakwa, Merritt and Salmon Arm are expected to benefit from provincial funding allocated to manufacturing businesses.Mako Wood Furniture, a furniture producer in Su...
Apr 09, 2026 Mako Wood Furniture, a furniture producer in Surrey, is receiving up to $5.5 million to build a new facility in Merritt that’s expected to create 29 jobs. (Image Credit: CFJC Today/File photo)
Kamloops' Mynio named AHL Abbotsford Canucks Rookie of the Year
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops hockey product Sawyer Mynio has earned the first major accolade of his fledgling professional hockey career. The 20-year-old defenceman - who was eligible to return to the WHL for ...
Apr 09, 2026 (Image Credit: Abbotsford Canucks)
Gaglardi offers thoughts on 18-year-old players leaving WHL for NCAA, team-building strategies
KAMLOOPS - Some of the top WHL players are choosing to leave the league and join the NCAA ranks in time for their 18-year-old season. Kamloops Blazers majority owner Tom Gaglardi says in many cases th...
Apr 08, 2026 Development Debate (Image Credit: NCAA)
UPDATE: Wildfire east of Merritt grows to 150 hectares
MERRITT, B.C. - (UPDATE April 9): In an update late Wednesday afternoon, the BC Wildfire Service says the Quilchena Creek wildfire east of Merritt has grown to 150 hectares in size. (Image Credit: BC ...
Apr 08, 2026 (Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service)
