Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Man faces charges in five incidents in Salmon Arm, remains in custody
SALMON ARM, B.C. - A man remains in custody with charges stemming from five separate incidents in Salmon Arm over the last two months. Most recently, Salmon Arm RCMP say 49-year-old Kevin Kilmartin wa...
Aug 20, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Three people arrested, duffel bag full of weapons found after attempted break-in near Lac la Hache
LAC LA HACHE, B.C. - A trio of suspects were arrested after a reported break-in to a business near Lac la Hache. On Aug. 11, 100 Mile House RCMP say they responded to the 4000-block of Highway 97 near...
Aug 20, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Team Canada standout Evans teaches Interior Outlaws lacrosse clinic in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Erica Evans, who won silver with Canada at the World Lacrosse Women's Championship earlier this month in Tokyo, was in Kamloops on Tuesday [Aug. 18] to teach an Interior Outlaws all-girls c...
Aug 19, 2026 ZOEY AND AMAYA. (Image Credit: CFJC Today/Anthony Corea)
Kamloops RCMP seek assistance in identifying suspect after North Shore dumpster fire
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Kamloops RCMP are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect following a dumpster fire on the North Shore.Police were called to the area of Wilson Street and Tranquille Road a...
Aug 19, 2026 (Image Credit: Kamloops RCMP)
Findlay's 'culture war' video draws criticism within the Interior's political debate
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - A social media video posted by B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay is drawing criticism over its imagery and message. In the Facebook post's caption, Findlay says that the "N...
Aug 19, 2026 Kerry-Lynne D Findlay (left) posted a video to her Facebook account (right) with the caption: ”The NDP's culture war is a war on British Columbia.” (Image Credit: File Photo (left) / Facebook @ Kerry-Lynne D Findlay (right))
Last-minute pause delays 50% U.S. tariff implement on Canadian goods, still no resolve
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - A last minute pause has temporarily spared Canadian exporters from seeing a new 50% U.S. tariff worth $28 billion in goods. The tariff was scheduled to take effect shortly after midni...
Aug 19, 2026 (Image Credit: File Photo / CFJC Today)
Veneer production at Tolko's Heffley Creek site expected to resume next week
UPDATE (Aug. 21): KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Tolko Industries has temporarily halted veneer production at its Heffley Creek operation, citing wildfires, drought and difficulties accessing fibre. The company say...
Aug 19, 2026 (Image Credit: File Photo / CFJC Today)
KFR rescues woman to shore after being stranded on sandbar near McArthur Island
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) safely brought a woman to shore after she became stranded in the Thompson River near McArthur Island Wednesday morning (Aug. 19).The 911 call came in around...
Aug 19, 2026 (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds / CFJC Today)
Kamloops RCMP are seeking witnesses to an assault
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are seeking witnesses to an assault in the downtown core back on August 14. "In an effort to advance the investigation, police are asking witness to come forward in helping to...
Aug 19, 2026 File photo
'Unauthorized waste' disposed of in Tobiano sewer system
TOBIANO, B.C. - Residents in Tobiano are being alerted of disruptions to their wastewater treatment plant. In a notification Wednesday (Aug. 19) morning, Bluestem Utilities says it's investigating a s...
Aug 19, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
