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Kamloops Storm — B.C. Hockey Conference inaugural season (2026)
Coverage of the Kamloops Storm junior hockey team's inaugural season in the B.C. Hockey Conference, including roster moves, league transition from Tier 2 to Tier 1, game results, team management, and player development.
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IIO concludes police played no role in Merritt-area death
The Independent Investigations Office concluded that police action played no role in a self-inflicted death near Merritt.
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Pedestrian hit-and-run — downtown Kamloops
RCMP investigating a hit-and-run incident involving a pedestrian in downtown Kamloops.
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Columbia Street homicide investigation — Kamloops RCMP
RCMP investigation into a homicide on Columbia Street in downtown Kamloops, with search warrant executions at North Shore and Westsyde properties as part of the ongoing investigation.
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Kamloops emergency management and wildfire response
Coverage of Kamloops' emergency preparedness, wildfire response efforts, and emergency support services for evacuees, including emergency operations centre activation and municipal emergency management initiatives.
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BC nurses' strike vote (2026)
British Columbia nurses voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action in early 2026 as contract negotiations between the British Columbia Nurses' Union and the province stalled, with the union subsequently ending the j…
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May 2026 lightning-sparked wildfires across Kamloops region
A series of lightning-ignited wildfires swept across the Kamloops region and Southern Interior in May 2026, with over 40 fires sparked during weekend lightning storms. BC Wildfire Service and regional fire departments co…
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CPKC Relocates 125 Rail Jobs to Kamloops from Revelstoke
Canadian Pacific Kansas City is relocating 125 rail jobs from Revelstoke to Kamloops due to housing cost pressures and worker retention challenges in the mountain community.
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Kamloops drought and extreme heat 2026
Coverage of Kamloops' severe 2026 drought conditions, including record heat, water restrictions, and impacts on agriculture and infrastructure in the Thompson-Okanagan region.
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Inaugural B.C. Outdoor Recreation Conference — Kamloops 2026
Kamloops hosts the first provincial outdoor recreation conference in 2026, featuring the B.C. government's new outdoor recreation strategy.
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Kamloops city staff compensation and salary growth scrutiny
Kamloops city council and residents scrutinize significant growth in city staff compensation, with 2026 Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) data revealing double-digit percentage increases in overall payroll costs …
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Kamloops water supply and drought management
Coverage of Kamloops' water supply infrastructure, drought response measures, water-use restrictions, and related infrastructure challenges during periods of low water availability.
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Kamloops toxic-drug deaths at decade low (2026)
Provincial data shows Kamloops experiencing its lowest rate of toxic-drug deaths in a decade in 2026, with ongoing contamination warnings about dangerous substances circulating in the community.
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Quilchena Creek wildfire — Merritt area (2026)
The Quilchena Creek wildfire burned east of Merritt during the 2026 fire season, growing from initial detection to 808 hectares before being brought under control by BC Wildfire Service crews.
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Youth injured after falling from Cranbrook school roof during police incident
A youth was seriously injured after falling from the roof of Mt. Baker Secondary School in Cranbrook during a police incident.
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Interior Health drug alerts & toxic-substance warnings — Thompson-Nicola region
Coverage of toxic drug alerts, overdose prevention efforts, and public health warnings issued by Interior Health Authority for the Thompson-Nicola region, including Kamloops and Merritt.
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Kamloops federal MP — Mel Arnold constituency office and representation
Coverage of Kamloops-Shuswap-Central Rockies MP Mel Arnold's constituency activities, office operations, and federal representation matters affecting Kamloops residents.
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Kamloops Regional Airport — development and operations
Coverage of Kamloops Regional Airport's capital projects, infrastructure upgrades, terminal renovations, airline operations, and regional air service developments.
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Rogers Pass avalanche control agreement ends in 2027
Federal artillery-based avalanche control operations on Rogers Pass will end in 2027 when the current operating agreement expires, raising concerns about highway safety and winter travel on this critical transportation c…
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Nicola Valley Food Bank adapts to rising demand
The Nicola Valley Food Bank faces increasing client demand as economic hardship forces former donors to seek assistance themselves, straining the organization's resources.