Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Recent rainfall not enough to alleviate Kamloops-area drought
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops area remains drought-stricken despite recent rainfall, with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada noting it is currently among the driest parts of the country.Agroclimate Specialist...
Jun 12, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC File Photo)
Incumbent Kamloops councillor Karpuk announces re-election bid
KAMLOOPS - Incumbent Stephen Karpuk will seek a second term, as the city councillor announced his re-election bid on Friday (June 12) morning from the site of the Red Bridge. Karpuk spoke to the work ...
Jun 12, 2026 Stephen Karpuk announces council bid. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Barriere Health Centre gets new X-ray suite
BARRIERE, B.C. - A newly refurbished X-ray suite and technologist workspace at the Barriere Health Centre is now giving patients in the North Thompson area easier access to enhanced medical imaging.In...
Jun 12, 2026 (L-R) Michelle, Tim and Harley, care team leaders for Thompson Cariboo, in the refreshed X-ray suite at Barriere Health Centre. (Image Credit: Interior Health/Contributed)
One patient sent to hospital after motorcycle crash in downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - One patient was sent to hospital after a vehicle incident in downtown Kamloops Thursday (June 11) afternoon. BC Emergency Health Services (EHS) told CFJC Today they received a call for an i...
Jun 12, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
NorthPaws walk off Lefties for first sweep of the season
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops NorthPaws completed their first sweep of the 2026 West Coast League (WCL) season in dramatic fashion. In the third and final game of the series Thursday (June 11) from Norbrock...
Jun 12, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
'It's always with me': Darrell Fox reflects on Marathon of Hope, spurs fundraising in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Darrell Fox accompanied his big brother Terry on the Marathon of Hope in 1980, then 17 and with special permission to graduate from high school a month early. "I think what he accomplished ...
Jun 11, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC Today/Anthony Corea)
'Russian desperation'; TRU expert believes Russian threat should be taken seriously
KAMLOOPS - On Wednesday (June 10), the Russian foreign ministry threatened Canada over this county's support of Ukraine after a Canadian drone maker signed a new deal to support the war effort. The Ru...
Jun 11, 2026 (Image Credit: Global)
Kamloops driving instructors ease into new world of online knowledge tests
KAMLOOPS - Would-be drivers in British Columbia are now able to take the knowledge test for their learner's licence online. Those visits to an ICBC office soon after turning 16 are no longer mandatory...
Jun 11, 2026 (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds/CFJC Today)
Regulatory review ongoing for proposed Tkemlúps jet fuel plant
KAMLOOPS - Tk'emlps te Secwpemc is continuing to work on plans for a refinery that - if built - will be used to turn vegetable oils like canola and soybean oil into low-carbon jet fuel or diesel. The ...
Jun 11, 2026 Proposed location of the 7Mile Renewable Fuels project in Kamloops. (Image Credit: 7MileDistrict/Contributed)
Grade 5 students from across SD73 take part in district powwow
KAMLOOPS - More than 1,000 Grade 5 students from across SD73 gathered at the Tk'emlups Powwow Arbour on Thursday (June 11) for the sixth annual district powwow. The event is run as part of the distric...
Jun 11, 2026 2026 SD73 District Powwow (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
