Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
First-round pick Hurlbert reflects on NHL Draft experience
KAMLOOPS - The Detroit Red Wings picked J.P. Hurlbert in Round 1 of the NHL Draft on Friday [June 26] in Buffalo, New York. Hurlbert excelled last season with the Kamloops Blazers, leading all WHL roo...
Jun 29, 2026 J.P. Hurlbert and friends at the NHL Draft in Buffalo, New York. (Image Credit: Submitted)
Miles For Smiles Cancer Foundation Colour Run crosses finish line for fifth year
KAMLOOPS - A group of children and a mascot shark led the way at the fifth annual Miles For Smiles Cancer Foundation Colour Run on Sunday (June 28) at Riverside Park. "To see it grow into what it is t...
Jun 29, 2026 POWDER PEOPLE. (Image Credit: Soniea Hastings)
Kamloops' Highland Game Society returns with Scottish tradition and competition taking centre stage
KAMLOOPS - The sounds of bagpipes and other Scottish traditions took over Albert McGowan Park Saturday (June 27) as the Kamloops Highland Games welcomed visitors for a full day of culture and competit...
Jun 29, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Jeremy Russo)
B.C. health officials mark 5 year anniversary of deadly 2021 heat dome
KAMLOOPS - Health officials in British Columbia are marking the five year anniversary of one of the deadliest public health emergencies in this province's history. The stifling heat dome sat over much...
Jun 29, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC Today/File Photo)
'This isn't the answer'; Parents push for reverse on autism funding changes in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Families and autism advocates gathered outside the Kamloops Law Courts Saturday (June 27), calling on the provincial government to reconsider upcoming changes to autism, and disability fund...
Jun 29, 2026 (Image Credit: Jeremy Russo / CFJC Today)
Kamloopa Powwow celebrates 45 years of culture and community in Kamloops
TK'EMLUPS te SECWEPEMC - The sounds of drums, jingles and traditional songs filled the Tkemlps Powwow Arbour grounds this weekend as hundreds of dancers and thousands of visitors gathered for the 45th...
Jun 29, 2026 Over 580 dancers registered for the Kamloopa powwow can be seen on the grass for the grand walk out to start the celebration of community and culture. (Image Credit: Jeremy Russo / CFJC Today)
Kamloops business offers free cleaning services to cancer patients
KAMLOOPS - A local business in Kamloops is partnering with Cleaning for a Reason to offer free home cleaning services to cancer patients.Calibri Cleaning, now entering its third year in business, is m...
Jun 29, 2026 Calibri Cleaning. (Image Credit: Cleaning for a Reason / Contributed)
Kamloops earns national award for inclusive workplace
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops received a National Inclusion in Action Employer Award, recognizing the municipal government as one of Canada's most inclusive employers.The award, from the Immigrant E...
Jun 29, 2026 (Image Credit: Jennifer Hanna/ Contributed)
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for South Thompson, Fraser Canyon
KAMLOOPS - A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for the South Thompson region and the northern portion of the Fraser Canyon, including Lillooet. In a statement Monday (June 29) morning, Environmen...
Jun 29, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Movie filming to hit Merritt streets this week
MERRITT, B.C. - Merritt residents may notice some commotion along Quilchena Avenue this week, but there is no cause for alarm as a film crew is shooting a movie in the area. Starting Tuesday (June 30)...
Jun 29, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC file photo)
