Tuesday, July 14, 2026

📰 News

The city is asking residents to prepare for several days of increasing heat. People at higher risk include older adults, those who live alone, people with limited mobility or chronic health conditions, pregnant people, infants and young children, and anyone experiencing homelessness. Checking in regularly can matter when several risk factors overlap. (CFJC Today)

Jim Cotter and Dianne Barker are joining the Curl BC Hall of Fame. Cotter, a longtime fixture of the Kamloops curling scene, credited the teammates who helped shape his career. Barker, a longtime Kamloops curling official, is also part of the 2026 class. (Radio NL)

The Kamloops SPCA urgently needs more foster homes. The shelter is especially looking for placements for dogs, kittens, small animals, animals recovering from medical care and pets that need homes without other animals. Supplies and veterinary care are covered, training is online, and both short- and long-term placements help. (KamloopsBCNow · Castanet)

A Kamloops-based live-action role-playing group drew hundreds of people to Barriere. The Duchy of River Watch hosted Omens 2026 at the North Thompson Fall Fair Rodeo and Agriplex, combining a public renaissance fair with an Amtgard combat tournament. (Castanet)

Merritt’s mayor says the community has been warned about eight more potential ER closures. Michael Goetz spoke out after Sunday’s 11-hour shutdown overlapped with Bass Coast, wildfire operations and evacuees staying in the community. He said Interior Health’s local director prevented the interruption from becoming a planned 48-hour closure, but he wants an explanation for why future gaps are already anticipated. (CFJC Today)

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🏛️ What Changed

The city will replace the aging Bunker Road water reservoir near Kenna Cartwright Park. The larger reservoir is intended to improve water flow for structure and interface firefighting as nearby development grows. Design work is beginning, with excavation expected toward the end of 2026 and construction likely to take a couple of years. (Castanet)

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🚨 Safety

Firefighters expect more flare-ups on the Brunswick Complex as temperatures rise. BC Wildfire said the southeast corner of Brunswick Creek could become more active over the next 48 to 72 hours. Crews are strengthening control lines, protecting the Highway 1 corridor and working to prevent spread toward Stoyoma Mountain. Highway 1 remains open, but stopping in the fire zone is prohibited. (Castanet)

Kamloops RCMP are trying to identify a man accused of sexually assaulting an Angry Otter Liquor employee. Police say the June 26 incident happened after a transaction. Anyone who recognizes the suspect can call Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000 and reference file 2026-20640. (KamloopsBCNow)

A man wanted on violent-offence warrants from Chilliwack and Cranbrook was arrested in Kamloops. Police say Zachary Ortloff was taken into custody during a June 24 patrol. The outstanding allegations include aggravated assault, assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm. (KamloopsBCNow · CFJC Today)

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📅 Events

Use the Kamloops Events directory to plan the week. It combines official and community calendars, with filters for date, category, audience and location, including a separate Sun Peaks view.

The KISSM Music Spectacular is Friday, July 17. The program features the 2026 Jumpstart Jazz and Senior Jazz groups, Collab Lab students and other young musicians. (Event details)

The City’s Love Your City booth will be at Overlanders Day on Sunday, July 19. The information booth is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (City of Kamloops)

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🛣️ Roads & Weather

☀️ Tuesday is forecast to be sunny with a high of 33°C. The latest AQHI reading was 3.83, in the moderate range. Wednesday is forecast to reach 35°C and Thursday 34°C, so check on anyone who may have trouble keeping cool.

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🗺️ What’s in My Backyard?

Check the development activity near home. What’s in My Backyard? puts active applications on a zoomable map with project details, neighbourhood boundaries and zoning.

I built this tracker and the events directory through Trim Automation, my Kamloops software development company.

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🎮 Daily Game

Metazooa: work out the mystery animal from its taxonomic clues.