Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Sixth overnight closure in July coming to Clearwater ER
CLEARWATER, B.C. - The emergency room at the Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital in Clearwater will be closed for the sixth time this month, and seventh this year. Interior Health says the ER will be close...
Jul 11, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC Today/File Photo)
Barriere Library meeting room gets tech upgrades
BARRIERE, B.C. - New technology upgrades have been unveiled at the Barriere Library's meeting room to benefit local users.The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) said the project was partially su...
Jul 11, 2026 (Image Credit: Thompson-Nicola Regional District)
Incident Management Team posted in Merritt to aid Brunswick Complex wildfire response
MERRITT, B.C. - The Kamloops Fire Centre has established an Incident Management Team based in Merritt to aid wildfire fighters battling the Brunswick Creek and Ainslie Creek wildfires.The BC Wildfire ...
Jul 11, 2026 Seton Unit Crew working along south edge of the Brunswick Creek Wildfire. (Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service)
Kamloops RCMP use bait vehicle to bust car jackers
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP arrested two men following the alleged theft of a police bait vehicle.Police officials said on June 24, just after 4:30 p.m. Kamloops RCMP Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) officers ...
Jul 11, 2026
Dodds wow at trampoline World Cup; Gavin wins silver, breaks Canadian records, blazes trail
KAMLOOPS - Two Kamloops Gymnastics and Trampoline Centre athletes competed for Canada at the Coimbra World Cup and GymFest last weekend in Coimbra, Portugal. Gavin Dodd won silver in the men's double-...
Jul 10, 2026 Gavin and Kristina Dodd (Image Credit: Submitted)
Kamloops Blazers discuss potential three-on-three OT rule change, schedule changes, air travel
KAMLOOPS - The WHL recently announced changes to its schedule and travel regulations that are designed to improve player experience, along with a potential rule change for three-on-three overtime. Kam...
Jul 10, 2026 Blazers GM and coach Shaun Clouston (Image Credit: CFJC Today/Anthony Corea)
Health, rescue officials urge caution, preparedness as Kamloops' summer injury cases rise
KAMLOOPS - With summer in full swing, more families are bound to take advantage of the Interior's trails, bodies of water and even recreational activities, though health and safety officials are stres...
Jul 10, 2026 (Image Credit: YouTube / @CityofKamloops)
Second July closure at Merritt coinciding with Bass Coast festival
MERRITT, B.C. - The emergency department at the Nicola Valley Hospital in Merritt will be closed for 11 hours this Sunday (July 12), as thousands of people gather for the annual Bass Coast festival. E...
Jul 10, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC file photo)
ASK Wellness CEO believes debate around movement of homeless can be ended with provincial data
KAMLOOPS - As communities like Merritt tackle crime issues tied by the local RCMP to homeless people coming into the town from around the province and beyond, questions are being raised about how best...
Jul 10, 2026 File photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Sarai pushing for more involuntary care options across B.C. Interior
KAMLOOPS - The Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA) is appealing to the province to bring more supports to the region to handle the growing mental health, addiction, homelessness and...
Jul 10, 2026 KRCC (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
