Sunday, August 2, 2026

📰 News

The Kamloops Interior Dragon Boat Society has christened a new boat ahead of its August 8 festival. The Canadian-made boat cost $37,000 and was named Spirit of the Thompson Rivers. The society says its stability and safety performance make it well suited to local paddling. (CFJC Today)

Kamloops election officials are exploring voting options for eligible people held at the regional correctional centre. The chief election officer is speaking with KRCC’s assistant warden about possible arrangements for the October 17 municipal election. Options could include special in-person voting, mail ballots and registration help, with more information expected in a September report to council. (Castanet)

A Green Lake ranch moved 30 cattle and five horses to Kamloops as wildfire danger increased. The TNRD arranged a team to help load and transport the animals from the evacuation-order area. Thirteen bison remained at the property because they are more difficult to move safely. (Castanet)

A free workshop will help potential Kamloops council candidates understand the job before the October election. The August 6 session runs from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Kia Lounge at Sandman Centre and is also open to voters who want a clearer picture of council’s role. Advance registration is required, and the City plans to post a recording afterward. (Castanet)

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🚨 Safety

The Pear Lake fire grew to about 103,921 hectares as thousands of properties remained under evacuation order. BC Wildfire warned that the cold front could bring shifting winds, aggressive fire behaviour and another 10 to 15 kilometres of spread. Crews were prioritizing public safety and protection of key infrastructure as conditions intensified. (Castanet · CFJC Today)

The Brunswick Complex near Boston Bar reached about 43,294 hectares. Strong winds drove growth on the southern and eastern flanks and sent smoke toward Merritt and the Highway 5 and Highway 8 corridors. BC Wildfire said there was no imminent threat to Merritt or either highway, with the closest edge still about 20 kilometres from Highway 5. (Castanet)

Crews are responding to a new wildfire east of Barriere. The fire near Chip Creek and Barriere Lakes Road was mapped at less than one hectare Saturday afternoon and was believed to be human-caused. (CFJC Today)

A Kamloops man received a 135-day sentence after stealing an RCMP bait truck. The sentence includes 100 days for taking the vehicle and 35 days for failing to report for an earlier weekend sentence. After credit for time served, 51 days remained. (Castanet)

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📅 Events

Browse the Kamloops Events directory for the rest of the BC Day weekend. Smoke is forecast to return Sunday, so check conditions before longer outdoor plans.

Robert Connelly Jr. plays Music in the Park at 7 p.m. The free blues set is at the Riverside Park bandshell. (City of Kamloops)

Lego Club runs at North Kamloops Library. Families can build and create together in the programming room. (TNRL)

Sun Peaks Market Day runs from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Farmers, ranchers and artisans set up throughout the village. (Sun Peaks Resort)

The Kamloops Film Society screens Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion at 7:30 p.m. The film plays at the Paramount Theatre. (Kamloops Film Society)

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🛣️ Roads & Weather

🌫️ Smoke is forecast Sunday with a high near 24°C. The latest AQHI reading was 2.19, in the low-risk range, but a yellow air-quality warning and special weather statement remained active. Smoke is also forecast Monday with a high near 28°C, followed by a sunny Tuesday near 32°C.

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🎮 Daily Game

Rankdle: watch a short gameplay clip and guess the player’s rank.