Monday, July 27, 2026

📰 News

TNRD planned to put 70 Mile House under evacuation order Monday morning. The regional district said the order was expected at 10 a.m. because of projected growth from the Pear Lake wildfire, which has now combined with the Fiftynine Creek fire. Emergency Support Services were expected to become available once the order took effect. (CFJC Today · Radio NL)

The City of Kamloops will run a full-scale emergency operations exercise with new provincial funding. Kamloops received $30,000 for EOC training, supplies and an activation exercise that emergency staff say is meant to feel close to a real activation. TNRD and Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc also received $30,000 each for emergency operations centre support. (Castanet)

The Thompson-Nicola Film Commission says regional filming is having its busiest summer since 2022. Film commissioner Terri Hadwin said four major projects were shooting at the same time in mid-June, including two feature films in Merritt and other work around Lac Le Jeune, Hell’s Gate and the Old Kamloops Courthouse. (Castanet)

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🏛️ What Changed

A City safety committee meets Monday afternoon. The Social, Community and Protective Services standing committee’s safety and security select committee is scheduled for 1:30 p.m., with the agenda posted through CivicWeb. (City of Kamloops CivicWeb)

The Tranquille Phase 3 water shutdown has moved into the rear-view mirror, but the project remains active. The City had rescheduled the overnight shutdown for about 150 properties to reduce heat exposure for crews and avoid peak water demand. Residents along the corridor should keep watching the project page for construction and service updates. (City of Kamloops)

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🚨 Safety

Clinton officials said no additional structure losses had been identified Sunday, but the fire still threatened the village. The Village said crews were coordinating with BC Hydro, FortisBC, Telus and other service providers, though conditions remained unsafe for rapid damage assessments. BC Wildfire said drought-affected fuels could still drive more fire growth in the coming days. (Radio NL · CFJC Today)

Cooler, more humid weather gave crews a chance to work on the Brunswick Complex fires near Boston Bar and Highway 8. BC Wildfire said the Ainslie Creek, Brunswick Creek and Anderson Creek fires were seeing less aggressive behaviour than earlier in the week, but afternoon winds could still push fire growth. Crews were working on containment lines near the northern and northeastern flanks. (Castanet)

Kamloops RCMP are investigating a suspicious interface fire near Orchards Walk. Kamloops Fire Rescue knocked down the small fire along the South Thompson River bank Saturday, and police said they spoke with at least two people who were in the area. (CFJC Today)

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📅 Events

Browse the Kamloops Events directory for the full week. Air quality improved Sunday night, but outdoor events can still change quickly during wildfire season.

Park Play Days comes to West Highlands Park Monday morning. The free family drop-in runs from 10 a.m. to noon at 1185 Links Way. (City of Kamloops)

Munro Patrick plays Music in the Park Monday night. The free Americana set starts at 7 p.m. at the Riverside Park bandshell. (City of Kamloops)

The Kamloops International Cup continues Tuesday at Hillside Stadium. Nottingham Forest Women are scheduled to face BC Premier League Selects at 6:30 p.m., after the English club opened the tournament with a 4-1 win over Vancouver Rise FC Academy. (Castanet)

North Kamloops Library hosts OBOS Rant and Rave Monday afternoon. Teens can discuss this year’s One Book One Summer title, The Space Between Here and Now, with snacks provided. (TNRL)

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🛣️ Roads & Weather

🌥️ Monday is forecast to be mainly cloudy with a high near 28°C. The latest AQHI reading was low at 1.93, and no weather warnings were active. Tuesday has a chance of showers and a high near 28°C, followed by a sunny Wednesday near 28°C.

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🎮 Daily Game

Waffle: swap letters until every row and column forms a word.