Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
MP Caputo's bill 'Bailey's Law' officially passes, awaits royal assent to become law
OTTAWA - In a surprise vote, parliament has passed Kamloops-Thompson-Nicola MP Frank Caputo's private members bill, known as Bailey's Law. Caputo expected the bill to have more extensive debate, think...
Jun 16, 2026 MP Caputo speaks with Bailey's family outside the Kelowna Law Courts (Image Credit: Global)
City of Kamloops invites residents to weigh in on Westsyde Pool and Fitness Centre
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is turning to the public as part of a re-evaluation of the Westsyde Pool and Fitness Centre.During budget discussions in February, council lamented the low relative usa...
Jun 16, 2026 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Referendum planned for proposed Tobiano fire hall; public meetings set for next Tuesday
KAMLOOPS - A referendum slated to take place this fall could determine the fate of fire protection services in Tobiano. The resort community west of Kamloops has fire protection services, but it remai...
Jun 16, 2026 Tobiano Fire Department. (Image Credit: TNRD / File photo)
Woman who admitted to setting fires around Kamloops 4 years ago charged in 2025 residential arson
KAMLOOPS - A woman who admitted to igniting a series of fires in the woods around Kamloops four years ago has been charged with setting a house on fire in the Sagebrush area last November. The new cha...
Jun 16, 2026 Fire damaged a home in the 700-block of Dominion Street, Nov. 13, 2025. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
UPDATE: Stump Lake-area wildfire up to 149ha; 1 property evacuated
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE (4:50 p.m.): The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has issued an evacuation order for one property directly affected by the Kullagh Creek wildfire near Stump Lake. Occupants o...
Jun 16, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Michael Reeve)
Dozens of tickets, warnings issued during commercial vehicle safety blitz in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops area was the focus of a three-day blitz into commercial vehicle safety rules and regulations last month. From May 12 to 14, BC Highway Patrol held a series of 24/7 check stops ...
Jun 16, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today/Kent Simmonds)
Hermiston of Kamloops offers insight on front-office duties with Vancouver Canucks
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks hired Daren Hermiston of Kamloops on June 5.Hermiston is the club's director of player personnel and player development, making the move to an NHL front office after ...
Jun 15, 2026 DAREN HERMISTON. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Stankovens reflect on Stanley Cup celebrations in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS - Logan Stankoven took his twirl with hockey's holy grail, lifting the Stanley Cup high above his head and kissing it on Sunday (June 14) in Las Vegas. His father Wes, mother Deana and siste...
Jun 15, 2026 Wes, Logan and Deana Stankoven. (Image Credit: Macie Stankoven)
Deeper than ink: Kamloops Tattoo Show creates connections beyond the chair
KAMLOOPS - The buzzing of tattoo machines filled McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre this weekend as participants and spectators both showed for the Kamloops Tattoo Show. Though the primary showcas...
Jun 15, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Jeremy Russo)
TRU expert welcomes latest U.S.-Iran deal to end lengthy war
KAMLOOPS - Over the weekend, the United States and Iran reached an initial agreement to end their war and open the Strait of Hormuz.While details are still filtering in, there is optimism this latest ...
Jun 15, 2026 File Photo (Image Credit: The Canadian Press)
