Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
UPDATE: Police, BCCOS issue multiple campfire ban violation tickets across B.C.
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - (UPDATE 3:00 p.m.): Nearly two dozen violation tickets were issued by law enforcement officers around the B.C. Day long weekend, and officials are asking people to follow the re...
Aug 6, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
NorthPaws finish outside postseason picture in 2026, wrap up season with loss in Nanaimo
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops NorthPaws wrapped up the 2022 West Coast League (WCL) season with a series loss in Nanaimo. After splitting the first two games earlier this week, an 8-7 loss on Monday and a 5...
Aug 6, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
'Tangible pieces of artwork': Doyle begins tenure as Hot Nite in the City president
KAMLOOPS - Joe Doyle has taken over as president of a beloved Kamloops tradition - the Hot Nite in the City car show - and he is feeling the weight of that responsibility. "Just stay alive, stay above...
Aug 5, 2026 Joe Doyle (Image Credit: CFJC Today/Jeremy Russo)
Forests Minister Parmar in Kamloops area for first-hand look at wildfire damage
KAMLOOPS - B.C.'s forests minister has been in the Kamloops area for the past few days to get a first-hand look at some of the damage caused by wildfires in the fire-ravaged Interior. Ravi Parmar has ...
Aug 5, 2026 Ravi Parmar at Kamloops Airport on Aug. 5, 2026. (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds/CFJC Today)
Evacuation alerts expand for Clinton-area wildfires
CLINTON, B.C. - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has enacted a pair of new evacuation alerts in the South Cariboo as the wildfire picture evolves.For the Pear Lake wildfire in the Clinton ...
Aug 5, 2026 Pear Lake Fire, Aug. 3. (Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service)
'Recovery is going to be different for everybody': At least 120 TNRD properties suffer structure loss in Pear Lake fire
CLINTON, B.C. - The scale of destruction caused by the Pear Lake Fire is becoming clearer with each passing day as crews complete rapid damage assessment work as conditions allow.The Thompson-Nicola R...
Aug 5, 2026 (Image Credit: Global BC)
Highway 97 reopens north of Vernon
VERNON, B.C. - One of the main routes connecting Kamloops to the Okanagan Valley has reopened.In an update posted Wednesday afternoon (Aug. 5), DriveBC says the section of Highway 97 between Salmon Ri...
Aug 5, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Boston Bar-area residents return home as regional district rescinds evacuation order
BOSTON BAR, B.C. - Nearly three weeks after a raging wildfire forced them to flee their homes, residents of Boston Bar are free to return.The Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) rescinded a series ...
Aug 5, 2026 The Ainslie Creek wildfire, July 27. (Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service)
Helicopter pilot suffers minor injuries after Tuesday morning crash near 70 Mile House
70 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - (UPDATE 2:40 p.m.): A helicopter pilot was taken to hospital with minor injuries after a crash near 70 Mile House Tuesday (Aug. 4) morning.The BC Wildfire Service confirmed to CF...
Aug 5, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC Today File)
Pet-lodging facilities may need support while evacuees find refuge in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The Emergency Support Services Reception Centre on McArthur Island is not set up well to accept donations, but those wishing to help out have other options. City of Kamloops emergency opera...
Aug 5, 2026 Emergency Operations Centre Director Will Beatty. (Image Credit: CFJC Today/Jeremy Russo)
