Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
City of Merritt renewing push for federal flood assistance funding
MERRITT, B.C. - It has been more than four years since devastating floods forced the evacuation of Merritt, as the wastewater plant was incapacitated by the rising waters of the Coldwater River. Merri...
Jan 21, 2026 Coldwater River, Jan 20/26 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Suspects in white SUV attempt to break into several vehicles: Salmon Arm RCMP
SALMON ARM, B.C. - RCMP in Salmon Arm are asking for the public's help in finding a suspect vehicle related to multiple attempted thefts. At around 2:18 p.m. on Monday (Jan. 19), RCMP say a complainan...
Jan 21, 2026 (Image Credit: Salmon Arm RCMP)
Kamloops council puts the brakes on 30 km/h pilot project
KAMLOOPS - A pilot project that would have seen the speed limits on streets in two Kamloops neighbourhoods reduced to 30 km/h has stalled out.At a Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday (Jan. 20), cou...
Jan 21, 2026 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Cuts, deferrals see average 2026 Kamloops property tax increase lowered to 7.2%
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops councillors got out the hatchets and made a series of budget cuts Tuesday (Jan. 20), slashing a proposed tax increase by several percentage points to 7.2 per cent, though future de...
Jan 20, 2026 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
No resolution in sight for owner of North Shore property that has become archeological site
KAMLOOPS - In June of 2025, a North Shore landowner started the process of turning their property into a garden. A landscaper started work on his site but after his second dig, two skulls were found. ...
Jan 20, 2026 (Image Credit: Curtis Goodrum / CFJC News)
One year later, Merritt's only shelter calming concerns, looking to expand services
KAMLOOPS - The Nicola Valley Shelter and Support Society (NVSSS) operates the only shelter in Merritt, providing 40 beds for the communities most vulnerable, including six recovery, transitional beds ...
Jan 20, 2026 NVSSS Shelter in Merritt (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
'Finding balance'; TRU professor sees positive impact from latest trade talks with China
KAMLOOPS - China is Canada's second-largest trading partner, sitting behind just the United States but by a large margin. Last week, Prime Minister Mark Carney was in Beijing working to rebuild the re...
Jan 20, 2026 Mark Carney in China (Image Credit: Global)
Kamloops ranked top small Canadian city for filmmakers to live and work
KAMLOOPS - A magazine focused on filmmaking is giving flowers to the film scene in Kamloops and area. In its annual "Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker" list for 2026, MovieMaker ranks Kamlo...
Jan 20, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Kamloops MLA, councillors unhappy with speed of Red Bridge replacement, other infrastructure funding
KAMLOOPS - Work to replace the Red Bridge in Kamloops is still ongoing, but a Kamloops MLA says residents shouldn't expect a new structure over the South Thompson River to be built anytime soon. At th...
Jan 20, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC Today File)
Discovery of two skulls on Kamloops property leads to debate over B.C. property rights
KAMLOOPS - A property in Kamloops has become the focal point of a controversial law governing First Nations archaeology and another debate over property rights in the province.A private landowner was ...
Jan 19, 2026 Aerial view of the property in question, adjacent to the Pine Grove Seniors Community Centre in Kamloops. (Image Credit: Global BC)
