Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
'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)
Blazers trade departing forward Evaschesen to hometown Tigers for trio of draft picks
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers received a haul of Western Hockey League (WHL) Prospects Draft picks in exchange for a player who was departing to play collegiate hockey in the United States. The Blaz...
Aug 19, 2026 Josh Evaschesen (Image Credit: Brian Johnson Photography)
Amid summer heat, Kamloops building sector continues to cool off in July
KAMLOOPS - A slow summer has put the Kamloops building sector behind its pace for 2025. New numbers released by the City of Kamloops Building Inspection Division show $19 million in activity was recor...
Aug 19, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Clinton Health and Wellness Centre reopening after wildfire-related closure
CLINTON, B.C. - The Clinton Health and Wellness Centre is set to reopen Wednesday (Aug. 19). Interior Health says the facility at 1510 Cariboo Highway will be open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m....
Aug 19, 2026 (Image Credit: Interior Health)
Sinclair buoyed in cancer fight by Stankoven Stanley Cup experience, advocates for colorectal health
KAMLOOPS - Scott Sinclair has experienced horrendous days over the last four months. This past Sunday [Aug. 16] was not one of them. "It was so special yesterday with my kids," Sinclair said. "I'll re...
Aug 18, 2026 Sinclairs with Logan Stankoven. (Image Credit: Fortiva Foundation/Derek Strokon)
Kamloops businesses, exporters brace for ripple effects as 50 per cent U.S. tariffs loom
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - A new round of 50 per cent U.S. tariffs is set to take effect Tuesday (Aug. 18), creating further uncertainty for Kamloops businesses tied to the American market. Progressive Planet P...
Aug 18, 2026 Packaged goods move along the production line at Progressive Planet's production facility. (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds / CFJC Today)
Six arrested after firearm report prompts heavy police response in Kamloops' Edgemount Avenue
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Six people were arrested after a report of a man with a firearm prompted a heavy police response in a Kamloops neighbourhood Saturday evening (Aug. 15).Kamloops RCMP say frontline off...
Aug 18, 2026 (Image Credit: File Photo)
Summer campaign sees 24 impaired drivers removed from Kamloops-area highways: BC Highway Patrol
KAMLOOPS - There were far fewer impaired driving prohibitions issued than usual on highways in the Kamloops area during the most "problematic timeframe of the year." According to the latest numbers fr...
Aug 18, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: BC Highway Patrol)
Kamloops Fire Rescue quickly puts out late fire in Peterson Creek Park
KAMLOOPS - A close call in Peterson Creek Nature Park has Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) urging residents to remain vigilant during the dog days of summer. KFR says crews responded to a 50-foot interface ...
Aug 18, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Kamloops showed up, Stankoven delivered on dream day with Stanley Cup
KAMLOOPS - Logan Stankoven pulled up to the edge of Riverside Park and into the fray of stardom, emerging from his vehicle with the Stanley Cup and to a welcome he will never forget. A wall of childre...
Aug 17, 2026 LOGAN STANKOVEN. (Image Credit: CFJC Today/Marty Hastings)
