Tuesday, July 21, 2026

📰 News

Kamloops is under a heat warning as temperatures climb into the high 30s. Environment Canada’s warning threshold is a daytime high of 35°C and an overnight low of 18°C. The ridge should begin breaking down Thursday, but wildfire smoke could also move into the city. (CFJC Today)

Wildfire activity is expected to intensify around Kamloops as the heat returns. Fires in the Cariboo and Fraser Canyon could threaten more properties, while shifting winds may keep the thickest smoke away from the city early in the week. (Radio NL)

Mia Wittal turned 13 in May and just walked away from provincials with five medals. Competing in the 13-14 division for the first time, she won gold in the 100m freestyle and 50m butterfly, silver in the 100m butterfly, and bronze in the 100m backstroke and 200m medley. (CFJC Today)

Kamloops Airport welcomed 72,937 passengers in the second quarter. That was a 10.6 per cent increase from the same period in 2025, continuing the airport’s year-over-year growth despite higher fuel costs and airline schedule changes. (CFJC Today)

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🚨 Safety

RCMP are again asking for help finding Darcy Kristopher L’Hirondelle, who is wanted on two warrants tied to violent offences. The 37-year-old is described as 6’1” and 241 lbs. Police say not to approach him and to call the Kamloops detachment at 250-828-3000. (KamloopsBCNow)

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📅 Events

Browse the Kamloops Events directory for more July events. It combines official and community calendars, with filters for date, category, audience and location, including a separate Sun Peaks view.

Lonesome Town Painters bring bluegrass to the Rotary Bandshell Tuesday, July 21. Music in the Park runs 7 p.m. at Riverside Park, free to attend. (City of Kamloops)

KISSM’s Young@Part cast performs We Will Rock You on Tuesday, July 21. A family-friendly take on the Queen jukebox musical. (Tourism Kamloops · Castanet)

InspireHealth’s LIFE Program runs Tuesday, July 21, for cancer patients and their loved ones. The program has supported physical, emotional and spiritual health through cancer for more than 25 years. (Castanet)

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🛣️ Roads & Weather

☀️ Tuesday is forecast to be sunny with a high near 37°C. The latest AQHI reading was 3.38, in the moderate range, while heat and air-quality warnings remain active. Wednesday should also reach 37°C before temperatures ease to about 32°C Thursday.

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🗺️ What’s in My Backyard?

See what is being proposed near your home. What’s in My Backyard? maps active development applications and lets you turn on neighbourhood boundaries and zoning layers.

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

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🎮 Daily Game

Box Office Game: identify the movie from its box-office run and a few clues.