Sunday, July 26, 2026

📰 News

Kamloops voters may be asked this fall whether the City should borrow for a new RCMP detachment. A committee of the whole meeting Tuesday will revisit the proposed police services building, now estimated at $160 million if construction starts in 2028. Staff say the City could seek approval through a referendum during the 2026 municipal election or use an alternative approval process early next year. (Castanet)

Tudor Village Laboratory is temporarily closed because of water damage. Interior Health says patients with booked appointments will be contacted to reschedule, and starting Monday, walk-in and booked clients will be redirected to Royal Inland Hospital, Northills Centre Laboratory or local LifeLabs sites until repairs are complete. (Castanet · CFJC Today)

A North Kamloops market next month will help Indigenous youth travel home to visit family. Lii Michif Otipemisiwak and Kikekyelc: A Place of Belonging are hosting the Journey Home marketplace at 975 Singh Street on August 13, with youth-made items, live music and food by donation. (Castanet)

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🏛️ What Changed

Kamloops has adopted a new airport development tax exemption. The bylaw offers up to 10 years of tax exemption on the increased assessed value of qualifying new indoor recreational or commercial buildings at the Kamloops Airport, with a minimum new improvement value of $300,000. The City says the goal is to encourage investment tied to airport users, tourism and airport-related business services. (City of Kamloops)

The City is taking an education-first approach as Level 4 drought restrictions settle in. Sprinkler use is limited under the new rules, while hand watering remains allowed with a watering can or spring-loaded hose nozzle. Utility staff say the restrictions are meant to protect essential needs, including fire protection, during high heat and drought. (Radio NL)

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🚨 Safety

Evacuation orders and alerts expanded again around the Fiftynine Creek fire near Clinton. The TNRD order covered 299 properties as of Saturday afternoon, while nearly 700 properties were on alert, including 70 Mile House. BC Wildfire listed Fiftynine Creek at about 29,612 hectares Saturday, with the nearby Pear Lake fire also threatening the Clinton area. (CFJC Today · Castanet)

The Ainslie Creek and Brunswick complex fires have triggered more evacuation measures near Merritt and the Fraser Canyon. Nooaitch Indian Band upgraded its main reserve to an evacuation order, Lower Nicola Indian Band issued alerts for several reserve areas, and TNRD orders and alerts remain in place west of Merritt. Evacuees needing emergency support are being directed to Kamloops. (CFJC Today · Castanet)

Search crews were back at Riverside Park looking for a missing swimmer. Kamloops Search and Rescue said swiftwater and ground teams were working along the river and shoreline Saturday after emergency crews were called Friday evening for a presumed drowning. The public was asked to give responders room to work. (Castanet)

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📅 Events

Browse the Kamloops Events directory and confirm outdoor events before leaving. Smoke and wildfire response have already cancelled some weekend plans, including Sunday’s Kamloops Fire Rescue barbecue.

The Flexible Plastics Recycling Pop-Up runs Sunday in Westsyde. The City event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (City of Kamloops)

Sun Peaks Market Day runs from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Farmers, ranchers and artisans set up through the village, with wildfire smoke still worth checking before the drive. (Sun Peaks Resort)

The Kamloops Film Society screens Silent Friend Sunday evening. The international film starts at 6:45 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre. (Kamloops Film Society)

Linus plays Music in the Park Sunday night. The free rock set is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Riverside Park bandshell, subject to air-quality conditions. (City of Kamloops)

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🛣️ Roads & Weather

🌫️ Sunday is forecast to be mainly cloudy with a high near 28°C. The latest AQHI reading was 8, in the high-risk range, and a yellow air-quality warning remains active. Monday should bring a mix of sun and cloud near 28°C, with Tuesday also near 28°C and a chance of showers.

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