Wednesday, May 20, 2026

☕ Good Morning

A 40-year-old cold case now has a Kamloops name attached, Barnhartvale is still waiting on water answers, and two convenience stores are heading for closure.

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📰 News

A Kamloops name is now tied to a 40-year-old homicide in Washington. CBC reports Wenatchee police believe Henry Leland killed Carol Traicoff in 1986; Leland later lived on Kamloops streets, died in 2007 and had Henry Leland House named after him. (CBC)

Barnhartvale’s next water answer is expected Friday. Initial contaminant test results are expected May 22, while the neighbourhood remains under a do-not-consume order. A potable-water truck is set up from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 1210 Eliza Rd. near the Barnhartvale landfill. (Castanet)

The Seymour Street and Summit Drive 7-Elevens are closing May 26. Castanet reports the chain will keep operating Kamloops stores in North Kamloops, Aberdeen and Brocklehurst as its parent company shutters more than 600 locations across North America. (Castanet)

A former Kamloops resident was detained on a Gaza aid mission. CFJC reports Global Sumud Flotilla says Sebastian Tow was one of seven people aboard the Suhmata, also called Last Dream, when it was intercepted May 19; Tow is the son of late Western Canada Theatre artistic director Jeremy Tow. (CFJC Today)

Riverside Park’s skating loop is getting a night-market test. Buskers After Hours: Market Alley is set for July 24 after Music in the Park, with live performers, DJs, vendors, food trucks, mocktails and a neon market atmosphere. (Radio NL)

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🚨 Safety

The latest Kamloops drug alert is unusually specific. Interior Health says purple or pink chunks and pebbles sold as down, dope, tranq or fentanyl tested at 29 per cent fentanyl and 16 per cent medetomidine. The alert remains in effect until May 26. (Radio NL)

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📅 Events

Journey to Japan marks Asian Heritage Month on May 23. Saki Earl, Sally Arai and Chizu Kan perform traditional and contemporary Japanese music on koto. (Castanet)

Fleetwood Magic plays Sagebrush Theatre May 24. The Fleetwood Mac tribute show starts at 7:30 p.m. (Castanet)

The BC SPCA Fur Ball returns May 30 at TRU. The Kamloops benefit gala includes a cocktail reception, dinner, live entertainment, a cuddle lounge, auction items and proceeds supporting the BC SPCA Kamloops. (BC SPCA)

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🛣️ Roads & Weather

☀️ Weather ahead: Environment Canada calls for sun and a high of 23°C Wednesday, a clear night around 7°C, then cloud and 23°C Thursday. AQHI is low. (Environment Canada)

🚧 Highway 1 electrical work: DriveBC says eastbound electrical maintenance between River Road and Tanager Drive is planned from 8 p.m. May 20 to 5 a.m. May 21, with the right lane closed. (DriveBC)

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🎮 Daily Game

Nerdle — solve the daily math equation in six guesses.

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