Kamloops News Archive

Saturday, June 6, 2026

Kamloops is getting a World Cup watch-party hub, OneBC's city booking is cancelled, and Brock Pool is open for summer.

Friday, June 5, 2026

Kamloops river conditions are changing the summer routine, the Red Bridge consultation enters its public-feedback phase, and city hall's Friday read is mostly about what opens next.

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Riverside Park paddling just got a lot less casual

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

A $6.3 million Kamloops Search and Rescue borrowing plan is open for feedback, city hall says summer heat planning starts now, and two human-caused fires raised fresh concerns on the west side.

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

City council debates shelter-area safety on Tuesday, A Way Home gets a $35,635 boost for youth housing, and Highway 1 bridge work remains the main commuter watch.

Monday, June 1, 2026

Downtown parking gets more expensive on Monday, council is weighing shelter-area safety options, and river alerts have eased.

Sunday, May 31, 2026

Ben Ovington came home from Quesnel with the Senior King of the Mountain title — and he didn't even know the award exist

Saturday, May 30, 2026

YKA will move ahead on terminal renovations without the grant, the NorthPaws open at home, council advances transit and FireSmart files, and two North Shore fires are under investigation.

Friday, May 29, 2026

Downtown businesses are weighing a bigger BIA footprint, SD73 wants faster classroom additions, council backed a Snowbirds jet idea and Kamloops Open starts Friday.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

A key downtown corner is in limbo, Westsyde's beetle fight is expanding, the city got new FireSmart funding, transit fares are moving up sooner and Highway 1 bridge work remains the main traffic watch.

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Kenna Village gets a smaller second try, transit fares move up sooner, downtown loses a 7-Eleven, SD73 looks for fast classroom space and Highway 1 work continues.

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

A foreclosure petition involving the mayor's dealership heads back to court, TRU plans a faculty shakeup, a Tk'emlups hotel study advances and communities mark five years since the residential-school announcement.

Monday, May 25, 2026

Kamloops lands 2027 futsal nationals, Riverside Park's World Cup plans sharpen, TNRD FireSmart chipping gets underway and Highway 1 work continues.

Sunday, May 24, 2026

A downtown building name comes down, Highway 1 reopens after a serious crash, Riverside Park shifts into summer mode and a local teacher publishes a massive bird guide.

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Kamloops lands a FIFA World Cup celebration stop, Japanese beetle controls expand, splash parks open early and Saturday events fill the city.

Friday, May 22, 2026

Red Bridge replacement open houses, Barnhartvale's water all-clear, Riverside Park's summer hub, council-campaign noise and a useful contractors directory.

Thursday, May 21, 2026

A $1B renewable-fuels proposal, water-main fallout for local businesses, downtown 7-Eleven closure pressure, wildfire tech and a warmer weekend ahead.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

A Kamloops-linked cold case in Washington, Barnhartvale's water wait, two 7-Eleven closures, a Gaza aid detention and a local drug alert.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Most east Kamloops neighbourhoods can use tap water again, Barnhartvale remains under a do-not-consume order and GAP is preparing for another harvest season. Plus events and roads.

Monday, May 18, 2026

Lee's Music changes hands, RIH adds a sensory relaxation device, a hospital fundraiser returns, property taxes, weekend safety calls and Victoria Day events.