Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
April report shows slight rise in Kamloops unemployment
KAMLOOPS - Statistics Canada's April Labour Force Survey shows that Kamloops has seen a small increase in unemployment in the last month, remaining relatively stable. Stats Canada said Kamloops had an...
May 08, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC File photo)
Former Blazers captains Finnie, Minten named to Canada's roster for world hockey championship
KAMLOOPS - There will be a healthy Kamloops Blazers contingent on Team Canada at this summer's men hockey world championships in Switzerland. Former captains Emmitt Finnie and Fraser Minten have both ...
May 08, 2026 (l to r) Fraser Minten and Emmitt Finnie during their time with the Kamloops Blazers (Image Credit: Allen Douglas/Kamloops Blazers and Steve Dunsmoor/Kelowna Rockets)
Warm May triggering earlier, more severe snowmelt: B.C. River Forecast Centre
KAMLOOPS - Snowpack conditions in the Kamloops area have deteriorated over the last month. The B.C. River Forecast Centre's (BCRFC) latest Snow Survey and Water Supply Bulletin was released Friday (Ma...
May 08, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Blazers make 10 selections in WHL Prospects Draft; Kamloops local taken by Lethbridge
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers finished the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft with 10 new prospects, including six forwards, three defencemen and a goaltender. The Blazers took Edmonton center Micah Montgomer...
May 08, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Meikle of Kamloops makes move to fullback from receiver at B.C. Lions training camp
KAMLOOPS - Jacob Bond is the blueprint, the lead blocker for Colton Meikle. Bond changed positions during B.C. Lions' training camp last year, moving to fullback from linebacker. He cracked the roster...
May 07, 2026 Colton Meikle (Image Credit: CFJC Today/Anthony Corea.)
Kamloops Raiders chasing repeat provincial rugby title
KAMLOOPS - They snapped an eight-year B.C. title drought last year, the Kamloops Raiders dispatching the Brit Lions of Delta 45-22 in the provincial final after a dominant campaign that included only ...
May 07, 2026 Nick Smith (Image Credit: CFJC Today/Anthony Corea)
Kamloops council candidate Webster talks platform issues, online presence
KAMLOOPS - Nevin Webster is running for a council seat in the 2026 Kamloops municipal election, which is scheduled for Oct. 17. He said his online presence and name recognition, established in part th...
May 07, 2026 Nevin Webster (Image Credit: CFJC Today/Anthony Corea)
Bass to seek re-election to Kamloops council
KAMLOOPS - The fourth member of the current Kamloops council table has indicated their intentions for the October municipal election. Councillor Dale Bass will be seeking re-election this fall. Bass i...
May 07, 2026 Dale Bass (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
MLA Stamer's dashcam bill reverses course back to committee
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops North Thompson MLA Ward Stamer's private members bill's path into law has hit another speed bump.Stamer is looking to see dash cameras mandated in commercial vehicles to help impro...
May 07, 2026 Ward Stamer (Image Credit: BC Legislature/YouTube)
Removal of portion of B.C. homeowner grant expected to equate to 8 per cent tax increase
KAMLOOPS - With the latest provincial budget now well combed through, the City of Kamloops is warning residents of potential impacts. Several changes are set to affect in the community, including the ...
May 07, 2026 File photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
