Kamloops news

Human caused wildfire west of Kamloops reaches 30 hectares
An out of control wildfire west of Kamloops has reached 30 hectares. The fire is…

iN VIDEO: Lillooet man breaks intergenerational trauma cycle, gives back to community
Six years ago, Rocker Brady almost died after overdosing under the Overlanders Bridge in Kamloops…

Investigation into illegal firewood nets Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc $12K fine
The Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc forestry company has lost the majority of an appeal after it was…

First Nations blamed for delays on Tranquille redevelopment in Kamloops
Two Secwepemc bands want the province to take a closer look at the potential redevelopment…

Kamloops tallies millions in downloaded costs from provincial, federal governments
Millions of dollars in property taxes have been spent on social issues in Kamloops due…

‘Very stressful’: Finding place to live in Kamloops an ordeal for international students
An international student was in a housing crisis for months after arriving in Kamloops in…

iN PHOTOS: Mountain bluebirds nesting in custom-made boxes in Kamloops
Bluebird nesting boxes can be found on trees and fence posts on several trails throughout…

Kamloops arson fire may be connected to ongoing gang conflict
A utility trailer was lit on fire with some sort of incendiary device in Kamloops…

Sun Peaks mayor to step down after ALS diagnosis
The mayor of Sun Peaks is planning to resign after a life-changing diagnosis. Al Raine,…

Kamloops Hudson’s Bay workers relieved as strike ends
The Kamloops Hudson's Bay store is expected to reopen next month as the more than…

Food bank in Kamloops cuts back on distribution of perishables
The Kamloops Food Bank is reducing supplies of perishable food to clients next month leaving…

Firebug arrested again for arsons in Kamloops
It was barely a month ago that a 23-year-old man was released from custody for…

May’s ‘Flower’ moon approaches peak illumination in Kamloops, Okanagan
The May moon is waxing to full this week and sky watchers in the Thompson-Okanagan…

Repeat offender gets five years in jail for stabbing at Kamloops dry cleaner
A repeat Kamloops offender has been handed a five-year jail sentence for a robbery and…

Local pro wrestlers step into the ring in Kamloops this Friday
A pro wrestling event featuring local wrestlers is going down in Kamloops this Friday. Thrash…