Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc and TRU sign partnership agreement
Kamloops - Tkemlps te Secwpemc and Thompson Rivers University (TRU) have signed a new partnership agreement to formalize their working relationship.TRU officials said the Knucwetwcw Agreement, titled ...
May 02, 2026 Kúkwpi7 Rosanne Casimir, Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc (left) and Dr. Airini, president and vice‑chancellor of Thompson Rivers University, sign the Knucwetwécw Agreement, titled Me7 Elkstwécw-kt (We will work together). (Image Credit: Thompson Rivers University)
Jane's Walk festival set to take over Kamloops this weekend
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops organization is getting set to host the Jane's Walk festival this weekend, which encourages people to discover their communities and connect with their neighbours. Organized by t...
May 01, 2026 (Image Credit: Propolis Cooperative Housing Society/Contributed)
Forests Minister Parmar touts new support grant; wants forestry prioritized in CUSMA renegotiations
KAMLOOPS - B.C.'s forests minister was in Kamloops Friday (May 1) to speak about a nearly $21-million forestry workers support grant announced this week. The provincial government says the money will ...
May 01, 2026 (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds/CFJC Today)
AI and Robotics at TRU: Institutional Augmentation - Part 3
KAMLOOPS - Andrea Li is living proof of Thompson Rivers University's conviction in artificial intelligence, an investment during dire economic times, hired last year into a position unique in Canada. ...
May 01, 2026 Andrea Li, TRU’s special advisor to the president on AI. (Image Credit: CFJC Today/Curtis Goodrum)
Sunday's VW Turtle River Race to benefit Kamloops Brain Injury Association
KAMLOOPS - The South Thompson River will turn green this Sunday (May 3) as the annual VW Turtle River Race returns in support of the Kamloops Brain Injury Association (KBIA). Thousands of plastic turt...
May 01, 2026 (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds/CFJC Today)
Kamloops Sunrays to compete at B.C. Summer Games - with Spice Girls in their heads
KAMLOOPS - Ruth Templeton rolled her eyes when asked how many times she has heard the Spice Girls mashup, the soundtrack to a Kamloops Sunrays' routine. "I don't even know any more," the Sunrays' swim...
May 01, 2026 Pool prowess. (Image Credit: Kamloops Sunrays)
NorKam students mark five years of fundraising for childhood cancer research at BC Children's Hospital
KAMLOOPS - The gym at NorKam Secondary was a hive of activity Thursday (April 30) afternoon as students and well-wishers came together to help raise money to find a cure for childhood cancer. For the ...
May 01, 2026 (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds/CFJC Today)
Logan Lake RCMP seeking details on rash of vehicle break-ins
LOGAN LAKE, B.C. - Logan Lake RCMP are turning to the public for information about a suspect believed to have been behind multiple vehicle break-ins.Shortly before 2:30 a.m. on Friday (May 1), the det...
May 01, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC file photo)
Kamloops Councillor Sarai to serve as SILGA president for 2026-27
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops councillor will serve as the head of the Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA) executive over the next year. Bill Sarai was elected as SILGA president for the 20...
May 01, 2026 Kamloops Councillor Bill Sarai (centre) will serve as SILGA president for 2026-27. (Image Credit: Nancy Bepple/Bluesky)
Kamloops goaltender receives $25,000 scholarship for academics and community service
KAMLOOPS - A teenaged Kamloops goaltender received a $25,000 scholarship for demonstrating character, leadership and a drive to succeed both off and on the ice. The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) announ...
May 01, 2026 (Image Credit: CHL)
