Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
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)
Clinton residents confront devastation as Pear Lake Wildfire recovery begins
CLINTON B.C. - After weeks of dread and anticipation, Clinton residents are getting a breath of fresh air in returning home. Though, some to properties left standing and others to almost nothing. The ...
Aug 17, 2026 Steve Larabie's property on Aug. 17, 2026 after suffering through the blaze of the Pear Lake Wildfire. (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds / CFJC Today)
Neustaeter announces run for second term at Kamloops city hall
KAMLOOPS - City Councillor Katie Neustaeter has announced her bid for Kamloops City Council. Neustaeter seeks re-election after becoming a first-time city councillor back in 2022. She hopes her hard w...
Aug 17, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Salmon Arm roundabout construction to disrupt traffic
SALMON ARM, B.C. - Construction on Salmon Arm's first roundabout is progressing, with work to impact traffic flow over the coming days. The City of Salmon Arm said the work is progressing smoothly, bu...
Aug 17, 2026 (Image Credit: McElhanney Ltd.)
Dry conditions return to fuel Ainslie Creek wildfire
MERRITT - Firefighters battling the advance of the Ainslie Creek wildfire will have to deal with more hot, dry weather following a brief reprieve over the weekend. According to the BC Wildfire Service...
Aug 17, 2026 Ainslie Creek near Highway 1 north of Alexandra bridge, pictured on August 16, 2026. (Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service)
TNRD spends estimated $5.5 million on Emergency Operations Centre
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District's (TNRD) Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) has been busy this summer dealing with the massive wildfires raging in the region.TNRD Chief Administrative O...
Aug 17, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Faulty semi-truck taken out of service after speeding through Merritt construction zone
MERRITT, B.C. - A semi-truck was taken out of service after its driver sped through a construction zone near Exit 286 in Merritt. BC Highway Patrol says a fully loaded auto transport truck was clocked...
Aug 17, 2026 An auto transport tractor failed safety inspections after the driver was stopped for excessive speeding. (Image Credit: BC Highway Patrol)
Broncos suffer second straight shutout defeat, fall to Raiders 77-0
KAMLOOPS - For the second week in a row, the Kamloops Broncos were shut out in another lopsided defeat. The Broncos fell to the Vancouver Island Raiders in Nanaimo Saturday (Aug. 15) 77-0. The score w...
Aug 17, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
New dates set for Sun Peaks country music festival after wildfire smoke postponement
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - The inaugural country music festival in Sun Peaks that was postponed due to wildfire smoke is set to get back on the saddle next month. Tourism Sun Peaks says the Heartland Country F...
Aug 17, 2026 (Image Credit: Facebook/Sun Peaks Resort)
Trio of overnight closures upcoming for R.W. Bruhn Bridge in Sicamous
SICAMOUS, B.C. - Travelers passing through Sicamous are being advised of a trio of overnight closures for the R.W. Bruhn Bridge through the end of August. The B.C. government says the Trans-Canada Hig...
Aug 17, 2026 (Image Credit: B.C. government)
