Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Williams Lake water system upgrades behind months-long traffic disruption
WILLIAMS LAKE B.C. - Infrastructure upgrades starting next week will disrupt residential traffic in Williams Lake until the end of July.The City of Williams Lake said construction and excavation work ...
May 15, 2026 (Image Credit: City of Williams Lake)
Water returns for east Kamloops neighbourhoods following repairs; water quality restrictions remain
KAMLOOPS - Water is flowing from taps in thousands of homes and businesses in east Kamloops, just ahead of the May long weekend, though restrictions on uses remain in place. The City has completed rep...
May 15, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Snowfall accumulation possible on Coquihalla and Pennask Summits May long weekend
MERRITT, B.C. - Winter tires are no longer required on mountain highway passes in B.C. until Oct. 1, although the risk of snowfall lingers throughout May long weekend. In a special weather statement o...
May 15, 2026 Highway 5, about seven kilometres north of Zopkios Brake Check, looking south at around 6:05 a.m. Friday. (Image Credit: DriveBC)
Essential water restored to east Kamloops neighbourhoods as repairs near completion
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops says repairs on a water main that feeds six neighbourhoods are nearing completion, and people can resume using water for essential purposes, though restrictions on uses...
May 14, 2026 Work underway at the site of the water main break on River Street in Kamloops on May 14, 2026. (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds/CFJC Today)
City of Kamloops shows off renovated St. Andrew's on the Square
KAMLOOPS - The oldest public building in Kamloops is set to reopen next month, a little over two years after it sustained damage in a significant fire. The city says work at St. Andrew's on the Square...
May 14, 2026 (Image Credit: Victor Kaisar/CFJC Today)
City to review communications strategy amid concerns around east Kamloops water main break
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops will be reviewing its communications plans following criticism not everyone affected by the large scale water main break got the message in time. It's been a stressful ...
May 14, 2026 (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds/CFJC Today)
BCFC graduate Poissant staying humble amid push for starting job with B.C. Lions
KAMLOOPS - Kieran Poissant is making no presumptions, the B.C. Football Conference graduate maintaining a humble demeanour while confirming his intention to chase down a starting position with the B.C...
May 14, 2026 Kieran Poissant (Image Credit: CFJC Today/Anthony Corea)
Former councillor Dever to run for mayor, lead 'Pivot Kamloops' slate
KAMLOOPS - A third mayoral candidate has announced her intention ahead of this October's municipal election. Nelly Dever will be seeking the mayor's office in Kamloops - and she's not doing it alone, ...
May 14, 2026 Pivot Kamloops announcement, May 14 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Sarai announces run for third term at Kamloops city hall
KAMLOOPS - Incumbents Nancy Bepple, Dale Bass and now Bill Sarai have all announced their intentions of seeking another term on city council. For Sarai, who announced his bid for a third term in front...
May 14, 2026 Bill Sarai announces bid for re-election, May 14 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
TNRD conducting mosquito control work near Kamloops Airport, up North Thompson corridor
KAMLOOPS - Residents may see helicopters flying near the Kamloops Airport as the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) conducts aerial treatments for mosquitoes.Low-flying helicopters will be dropp...
May 14, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC Today file photo)
