Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Four hospitalized after head-on collision with semi near Salmon Arm
SALMON ARM B.C. - Four people have been hospitalized following a head-on collision with a semi-truck on Saturday along Highway 1, east of Kangaroo Road near Salmon Arm.Salmon Arm RCMP said officers re...
Jun 14, 2026 (Image Credit: Salmon Arm RCMP)
TNRD Area B mosquito control program expansion vote passes
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) said the Electoral Area B Mosquito Control Service Referendum passed in preliminary counting.According to the TNRD, the referendum received 58 "...
Jun 14, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC Today file photo)
Salmon Arm mourns passing of longtime council member Kevin Flynn
SALMON ARM B.C. - The City of Salmon Arm has announced the passing of Kevin Flynn, a long-serving member of city council.The announcement of his death comes shortly after he stepped away from his coun...
Jun 13, 2026 Salmon Arm Councilor Kevin Flynn (Image Credit: City of Salmon Arm/Facebook)
Thompson Okanagan residents invited to provide input on forest management
KAMLOOPS - Residents of the Thompson Okanagan region are invited to provide their input on a pair of forest management plans being developed by the B.C. government.The Province said residents in Kamlo...
Jun 13, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC file photo)
Torch lighting ceremony held as Kamloops prepares to host 2026 55+ BC Games
KAMLOOPS - The countdown is officially on in the City of Kamloops as Friday's (June 12) torch lighting ceremony in Riverside Park marked less than 100 days before the 2026 55+ BC Games gets underway. ...
Jun 13, 2026 Greg Stewart (L) and Kendra Woodland during the torch lighting ceremony for the 2026 55+ BC Games in Kamloops. (Image Credit: BC Games Society)
UPDATE: missing Kelowna man found deceased
LAKE COUNTRY, B.C. - UPDATE (June 14): A 32-year old Kelowna man who has been missing since Tuesday, June 9 was found deceased."Police do not suspect criminality, and the investigation has been turned...
Jun 13, 2026 (Image Credit: Central Okanagan Search and Rescue/Facebook)
Loewen behold: Former Kamloops Blazers' captain rekindling love for game on ball hockey floor
KAMLOOPS - Jermaine Loewen became a fan favourite during his tenure with the Kamloops Blazers in the WHL. As CFJC Today reports, he is rediscovering his love for the game in the Kamloops Ball Hockey L...
Jun 12, 2026 Jermaine Loewen (Image Credit: CFJC Today/Jeremy Russo)
Blazers sign 2010-born American defenceman Gill
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers have signed American defenceman Chase Gill to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.The 15-year-old from Seal Beach, California was selected by the Blazers in the...
Jun 12, 2026 (Image Credit: Kamloops Blazers)
'We need this bridge,' Kamloops residents stand firm in desire for Red Bridge replacement
KAMLOOPS - There is a growing consensus in Kamloops that the Red Bridge needs to be rebuilt to accommodate vehicle traffic between Lorne Street and the Mount Paul Industrial Park. While there is also ...
Jun 12, 2026 (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds/CFJC Today)
Kamloops World Cup watch parties score big as hundreds turn up to watch Canada at Riverside Park
KAMLOOPS - Riverside Park is the place to be this summer as the City of Kamloops hosts a series of outdoor watch parties for the 2026 FIFA men's World Cup. The Canadian leg of the 48-team tournament k...
Jun 12, 2026 (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds/CFJC Today)
