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Kamloops Human-Interest & Community Stories

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Light-hearted human-interest coverage and community stories from Kamloops and the Thompson-Nicola region, including local events, residents' personal journeys, and quirky regional moments.

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Oct 31 Kamloops homeowners bring their Halloween spirit to life with frightful displays ↗ CFJC Today details
Oct 30 ‘Long time coming’: Quaaout Lodge rebuild begins over 4 years after devastating fire ↗ KamloopsBCNow details
Kamloops safety officials urging caution, awareness ahead of Halloween weekend ↗ CFJC Today details
Oct 29 ‘It means a lot to me’: Kamloops resident scores $100K lotto win ↗ KamloopsBCNow details
‘It means a lot to me’ Kamloops man wins $100,000 from Lotto Max draw ↗ CFJC Today details
HALLOWEEN – Police offer tips for staying safe during trick-or-treating ↗ Armchair Mayor details
iN PHOTOS: Four-legged friends ready for Halloween in Thompson-Okanagan | iNFOnews.ca ↗ ↳ In this roundup: Pet owners in the Thompson-Okanagan region displayed creative and fun Halloween costumes for their animals during the 2024 spooky season. InfoNews Kamloops roundup details
Oct 27 iN VIDEO: Bookish Market brings book lovers aboard the S.S. Sicamous | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Oct 26 Professional scarer found her inner creature at Field of Screams | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Oct 25 PASSING – MP pays tribute to former councillor Dieter Dudy in Parliament ↗ Armchair Mayor details
iN NUMBERS: It's hunting season and it's a pretty big deal in the Thompson-Okanagan | iNFOnews.ca ↗ ↳ In this roundup: An article highlighting hunting season statistics and activity in the Thompson-Okanagan region, encouraging hunters to prepare with safety gear. InfoNews Kamloops roundup details
iN PHOTOS: Amusing Halloween shenanigans captured around Thompson-Okanagan | iNFOnews.ca ↗ ↳ In this roundup: A photo gallery showcasing amusing Halloween activities and costumes captured in communities throughout the Thompson-Okanagan region during the 2024 spooky season. InfoNews Kamloops roundup details
Oct 23 Kamloops Street Rod Association donates record $128K toward pediatric care at RIH ↗ CFJC Today details
Oct 22 iN VIDEO: Curious bear plays with swinging Halloween skeleton in Revelstoke | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Kamloops SPCA among branches to take in 46 farm animals ↗ CFJC Today details
Kamloops couple’s honeymoon plans get major boost after $500K lotto win ↗ KamloopsBCNow details
Scouts Canada Beavers program returns to Sun Peaks ↗ Sun Peaks Independent News details
iN PHOTOS: Eat or be eaten is nature's way in Thompson-Okanagan | iNFOnews.ca ↗ ↳ In this roundup: A photo essay documents the deadly predator-prey interactions that occur naturally in the Thompson-Okanagan region, ranging from quick attacks to slow, methodical hunts. InfoNews Kamloops roundup details
Oct 18 4 donors team up to match up to $80K in donations for Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge ↗ KamloopsBCNow details
Oct 17 iN PHOTOS: Halloween cakes add fun to spooky season in Thompson-Okanagan | iNFOnews.ca ↗ ↳ In this roundup: A photo feature highlights imaginatively designed Halloween cakes from the Thompson-Okanagan region during the spooky season. InfoNews Kamloops roundup details
Three Lotto Max winning tickets sold in Kamloops as no winner drawn for record $90M jackpot ↗ CFJC Today details
'Really cool': Kamloops grad student leads ground-breaking study on rubber boas | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
‘You just see the best of everyone’: Kamloops Food Bank showcases food rescue, generosity on World Food Day ↗ CFJC Today details
Oct 13 iN VIDEO: Kamloops Art Gallery turns community ideas into collaborative art | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Oct 12 iN PHOTOS: Country roads showcase beauty of Thompson-Okanagan | iNFOnews.ca ↗ ↳ In this roundup: A photo essay showcases scenic country roads and landscapes across the Thompson-Okanagan region. InfoNews Kamloops roundup details
Oct 10 iN VIDEO: Magician Ryan Michael shares what sparked his love of magic | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Kamloops Art Gallery asks residents to imagine what a thriving neighbourhood could look like | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Oct 9 Mustard Seed Thanksgiving meals set table for connection ↗ CFJC Today details
Volunteer Kamloops Timeraiser brings art and community together – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details
‘One of the great natural spectacles on the planet’: Salute to the Sockeye returns to Adams River ↗ CFJC Today details
Oct 6 Kamloops baseball journeyman Pearce named Finals MVP of Deutsche Baseball Liga championship series ↗ CFJC Today details
Oct 5 iN PHOTOS: Autumn brings sunsets, frost and golden trees to Thompson-Okanagan | iNFOnews.ca ↗ ↳ In this roundup: A photo essay captures autumn's arrival in the Thompson-Okanagan region, featuring longer sunrises and sunsets, migrating birds, and trees turning golden colors. InfoNews Kamloops roundup details
Oct 3 iN PHOTOS: Birds in Thompson-Okanagan show off their engineering skills | iNFOnews.ca ↗ ↳ In this roundup: A photo essay showcasing the architectural design and construction of bird nests across the Thompson-Okanagan region, highlighting how birds engineer their nests to protect chicks and maintain warmth. InfoNews Kamloops roundup details
TRENDING NOW: Dog plays the wind chimes just to sing along | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Oct 2 Kamloops woman will be mortgage-free for first time in life after $500K lotto win ↗ KamloopsBCNow details
Oct 1 Kamloops shoppers cash in on RIH Foundation auction prize with 5-minute grocery dash ↗ CFJC Today details
Sep 30 Orange Shirt Society kiosk opens in Kamloops, after years of companies selling unaffiliated merchandise ↗ CBC News British Columbia details
Sep 29 ‘More common than you’d realize’: BC SPCA caring for dog in poor health after owner’s death ↗ KamloopsBCNow details
D Dutchmen Dairy welcomes first calf since tragic fire ↗ CFJC Today details
Sep 27 ‘Kamloops showed up’: fall food drive nets 46,000 pounds of food for Kamloops Food Bank ↗ CFJC Today details
iN PHOTOS: Close-up captures of creepy crawlies with cute faces in Thompson-Okanagan | iNFOnews.ca ↗ ↳ In this roundup: A photo essay captures close-up images of insects in the Thompson-Okanagan region, highlighting their endearing facial features. InfoNews Kamloops roundup details
Sep 26 Fall Rotary food drive happening September 26 ↗ CFJC Today details
Sep 25 TNRL celebrates 50 years of service, seeking public input ↗ CFJC Today details
Heartwarming donation story wins big for CFJC-TV at regional RTDNA awards gala ↗ CFJC Today details
Organizers eyeing ‘merry and bright’ Kamloops Santa Claus parade Nov. 22 ↗ CFJC Today details
Sep 24 iN PHOTOS: Amusing wildlife moments captured in the Thompson-Okanagan | iNFOnews.ca ↗ ↳ In this roundup: A photo collection featuring amusing and entertaining moments of wildlife captured by local photographers in the Thompson-Okanagan region. InfoNews Kamloops roundup details
Kamloops man finds rare mastodon tooth on B.C. Interior lakeshore ↗ CBC News British Columbia details
Valleyview music students unbox new instruments after $19K grant ↗ CFJC Today details
Sep 23 Indigenous Film Festival returns ahead of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation ↗ The Wren details
Dentures to deodorant: How a Kamloops Sewer Hero deals with what's flushed | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Growing Together project yielding results for Gardengate, Overlander Long-Term Care ↗ CFJC Today details
Sep 22 Hundreds drawn to Riverside Park for annual Terry Fox Run ↗ CFJC Today details
Sep 21 NDP meets on election prospects as B.C. Conservatives name Doerkson interim leader forbidden ↳ In this roundup: Article fragment mentions Snuneymuxw First Nations elder Geraldine Manson beginning her training in traditional teachings at age 17, but the full story is incomplete in the provided excerpt. Castanet Kamloops roundup details
Province signals support for Oak Bay Lodge site, but no funding forbidden ↳ In this roundup: Geraldine Manson of the Snuneymuxw First Nations, in honour of her late mentor Ellen White, co-authored 'Plant Teachings from My Auntie' with ethnobotanist Nancy Turner, documenting traditional plant knowledge and uses of Indigenous peoples in British Columbia. Castanet Kamloops roundup details
Snuneymuxw elder teams up with botanist on plant ID book forbidden ↳ In this roundup: Snuneymuxw First Nations elder Geraldine Manson has co-authored 'Plant Teachings from My Auntie' with ethnobotanist Nancy Turner, documenting traditional plant knowledge learned from her mentor Ellen White and other elders. Castanet Kamloops roundup details
Zucchini racers hit the track at Williams Lake Harvest Fair ↗ KamloopsBCNow details
Sep 19 iN PHOTOS: Weird and wacky fruit and veggies in Okanagan, Kamloops | iNFOnews.ca ↗ ↳ In this roundup: A photo feature showcasing unusual and quirky produce grown in backyard gardens during harvest season in the Okanagan and Kamloops region. InfoNews Kamloops roundup details
Unmuted event an opportunity to learn about spelling-to-communicate methods ↗ CFJC Today details
Jersey Shore star Snooki reveals she's cancer-free forbidden ↳ In this roundup: B.C. actor Hudson Williams, born in Kelowna and raised in Kamloops, discussed the filming of 'Heated Rivalry' season 2 at the Toronto International Film Festival and addressed earlier controversial comments about Victoria. Castanet Kamloops roundup details
Paris Hilton teases 'new project' with Nicole Richie forbidden ↳ In this roundup: Kelowna-born and Kamloops-raised actor Hudson Williams discussed the challenges of reprising his role as Shane Hollander in the second season of the hockey romance series 'Heated Rivalry,' which began filming in Toronto. Castanet Kamloops roundup details
Sep 18 Terry Fox Run set for Sunday as organizers hope for another record turnout in Kamloops ↗ CFJC Today details
Frankie Muniz: The last six weeks of my life have been a nightmare forbidden ↳ In this roundup: The Kamloops-raised actor discusses the challenges of reprising his role as Shane Hollander in the hockey romance series and his creative approach to acting at TIFF. Castanet Kamloops roundup details
Miley Cyrus reveals biggest worry about marrying Maxx Morando forbidden ↳ In this roundup: Kelowna-born actor Hudson Williams, raised in Kamloops, discusses challenges returning to his role as Shane Hollander in the second season of hockey romance series Heated Rivalry at TIFF. Castanet Kamloops roundup details
Lulu isn't 'ashamed' of being an alcoholic forbidden ↳ In this roundup: B.C. actor Hudson Williams, born in Kelowna and raised in Kamloops, discussed the challenges of returning to his role as Shane Hollander in the second season of the hockey romance series 'Heated Rivalry' at the Toronto International Film Festival. Castanet Kamloops roundup details
Kamloops residents turn up in droves for annual Starfish Backpack drive-thru breakfast ↗ CFJC Today details
PUPPY PROTECTION – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details
Watercolour, creativity, and a return to teaching for Karla Pierce – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details
Kamloops Rock Choir ready to bring the house down – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details
Hudson Williams struggled to recapture Shane Hollander in 'Heated Rivalry' season 2 ↗ archived ↳ In this roundup: BC actor Hudson Williams, born in Kelowna and raised in Kamloops, discussed the difficulty of recapturing his breakout character Shane Hollander for the second season of the hockey romance series 'Heated Rivalry' at the Toronto International Film Festival. Castanet Kamloops roundup details
Sep 17 Starfish Backpack drive-thru goes Friday in support of 300-plus Kamloops families ↗ CFJC Today details
iN PHOTOS: Golden Hour transforms landscapes in Thompson-Okanagan | iNFOnews.ca ↗ ↳ In this roundup: A photo essay capturing the landscape transformations created by golden hour lighting during summer and fall in the Thompson-Okanagan region. InfoNews Kamloops roundup details
Youth 'seriously injured' after fall from roof of Cranbrook school during police incident ↗ archived ↳ In this roundup: Revelstoke Search and Rescue responded to Mt. Macpherson on Sunday evening to rescue a 10-year-old Great Dane with torn paw pads after its owners became exhausted on the alpine hike. Castanet Kamloops roundup details
Cameron Whitcomb on success, sobriety and the fan letter he keeps in his wallet forbidden ↳ In this roundup: Kamloops-based country musician Cameron Whitcomb, who credits a pivotal moment on a B.C. highway near Kamloops with his decision to pursue music seriously, won breakthrough artist and fans' choice awards at the Canadian Country Music Association Awards in Kelowna last year and is nominated for seven awards at this year's ceremony. Castanet Kamloops roundup details
CHARBONNEAU – Why I use AI in my writing; it’s a refined search engine ↗ Armchair Mayor details
Cameron Whitcomb on success, sobriety and the fan letter he keeps in his wallet ↗ CFJC Today details
Cameron Whitcomb on success, sobriety and the fan letter he keeps in his wallet | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
‘Emotional day’: 173-foot totem in Alert Bay deemed unsafe, removed forbidden ↳ In this roundup: Alert Bay's 173-foot totem pole, the world's tallest, was removed after safety concerns from decades of weathering, with the 'Namgis Nation conducting a careful dismantling in what chief Ho'miskanis Donald Svanvik called an 'extremely emotional day.' Castanet Kamloops roundup details
Sep 15 iN PHOTOS: Quirky metal signs for sale on Facebook Marketplace | iNFOnews.ca ↗ ↳ In this roundup: A photo feature showcases retro metal signs available for purchase on Facebook Marketplace that can add character to indoor and outdoor spaces. InfoNews Kamloops roundup details
Sep 14 Cops for Kids scheduled for stop in Kamloops ↗ CFJC Today details
Sep 12 ‘Help reunite more families’: Kamloops SPCA hosting free microchip clinic for pets ↗ CFJC Today details
A New Tomorrow’s former clients helping light the path for others toward recovery ↗ CFJC Today details
Sep 10 Island rallies to call for fairer federal funding for B.C. Ferries forbidden ↳ In this roundup: A 61-year-old Kamloops man recovering from cancer fell victim to a two-year fraud scheme involving a fake Elon Musk account promising a Tesla and millions of dollars in exchange for Apple gift card payments, leaving him facing eviction after spending most of his $1,300 monthly pension on the scam. Castanet Kamloops roundup details
Sep 9 Vendors, patrons pay tribute to Dudy at sombre Wednesday Kamloops Farmers Market ↗ CFJC Today details
Sep 8 Island helicopter company adds muscle to wildfire effort forbidden ↳ In this roundup: Stacey Hayden, a graduate of New Roads Therapeutic Recovery Community, now works at Your Place, a social enterprise landscaping company that employs recovery program graduates and provides stable employment and community support for people rebuilding their lives after substance addiction. Castanet Kamloops roundup details
'This is my shot': Landscaping work supports addictions recovery, rebuilding lives forbidden ↳ In this roundup: Your Place, a Kamloops-based social enterprise launched last year, hires graduates of New Roads Therapeutic Recovery Community to provide meaningful employment and structured support for individuals rebuilding their lives after addiction. Castanet Kamloops roundup details
Sep 7 This year's El Nino expected to be strongest ever, experts say forbidden ↳ In this roundup: Peter Poole, known as DJ All Good, a turntablist from Nanaimo, is heading to Toronto to represent Canada in the 2026 DMC Canada DJ finals' Classic category. Castanet Kamloops roundup details
STONIER-NEWMAN – Let’s salute those who do the hard work of mothering ↗ Armchair Mayor details
Woman sues BC government over fall while incarcerated at Forensic Psychiatric Hospital forbidden ↳ In this roundup: Peter Poole (DJ All Good), a 50-year-old turntablist and DJ from Nanaimo, is competing in the 2026 DMC Canada DJ finals in Toronto in the Classic category, hoping to advance to the world championships in London. Castanet Kamloops roundup details
Delta police investigating early morning shooting forbidden ↳ In this roundup: Peter Poole, also known as DJ All Good, a 50-year-old turntablist from Nanaimo, is competing in the 2026 DMC Canada DJ finals in Toronto, seeking to advance to the world championships in London. Castanet Kamloops roundup details
Sep 6 Early morning Delta shooting sends one to hospital with minor injuries ↗ archived ↳ In this roundup: Peter Poole, also known as DJ All Good, is competing in the 2026 DMC Canada DJ finals in Toronto in the Classic category, representing Canada and aiming to qualify for the world championships in London this November. Castanet Kamloops roundup details
Victoria council lines up against West Coast Oil Pipeline forbidden ↳ In this roundup: Peter Poole (DJ All Good), a 50-year-old turntablist and Nanaimo resident, is heading to Toronto on Sunday to compete in the 2026 DMC Canada DJ finals in the Classic category. Castanet Kamloops roundup details
Sep 5 Revelstoke teen was last seen Sept. 5, 1998 ↗ archived ↳ In this roundup: Peter Poole, a Nanaimo-based turntablist and DJ known as DJ All Good, is competing in the 2026 DMC Canada DJ finals in Toronto to represent Canada in the Classic category and advance toward the world championships in London. Castanet Kamloops roundup details
Week in Review: Week of August 31, 2026 ↗ ↳ In this roundup: A victim of a dog attack in Kamloops warns residents in the Valleyview area to be cautious. CFJC Today roundup details
Nepali community in Kamloops supporting TRU student, others impacted by floods ↗ CFJC Today details
Sep 4 Y programs help offset back-to-school anxiety – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details
Tapestry Festival brings the world together in McDonald Park – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details
Local author takes on Time Travel in new novel, The Atlas Keeper – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details
Sep 3 iN PHOTOS: Little free libraries in Kamloops, Okanagan branching out with new items | iNFOnews.ca ↗ ↳ In this roundup: Little free libraries and sharing boxes in the Kamloops and Okanagan region are expanding beyond books to include diverse items, fostering neighbourhood friendliness. InfoNews Kamloops roundup details
Carney says he'll tell Putin to end Ukraine war if Trump welcomes him to G20 summit forbidden ↳ In this roundup: The Calgary-based non-profit Right to Learn in Afghanistan operates a virtual school serving over 700 students, mostly girls, providing Canadian and internationally accredited courses that lead to diplomas enabling post-secondary study abroad. Castanet Kamloops roundup details
TRENDING NOW: Bros having a spa day | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Sep 2 An island is floating around a B.C. reservoir — and it keeps disappearing ↗ Global News Kamloops details
TNRL Welcomes Award-Winning Writer and Storyteller as 2026 Writer in Residence ↗ TNRD details
Sep 1 B.C. liquor inspector offered 'bump' before knives come out forbidden ↳ In this roundup: A one-hectare floating island composed of logs and decaying debris was spotted again on Williston Lake in northern BC after drifting approximately 30 kilometres in two weeks, prompting BC Hydro to warn boaters to stay away due to structural instability. Castanet Kamloops roundup details
B.C. legislator Hong Chan pleads not guilty in alleged intimate partner violence case forbidden ↳ In this roundup: A floating island made of logs and organic debris that drifted approximately 30 kilometres on Williston Lake near Mackenzie has reappeared after initially vanishing, prompting BC Hydro warnings against boaters visiting the unstable mass. Castanet Kamloops roundup details
Unions demand next ferries be built in B.C. forbidden ↳ In this roundup: A floating island measuring about one hectare, composed of logs and decaying debris, has reappeared on Williston Lake in northern B.C. after drifting approximately 30 kilometres, prompting BC Hydro to warn boaters to stay away due to safety concerns. Castanet Kamloops roundup details
B.C. boaters warned to avoid mysterious floating island forbidden ↳ In this roundup: A floating island made of logs and decaying debris has reappeared on Williston Lake near Mackenzie in the northern Interior after drifting about 30 kilometres in two weeks, prompting BC Hydro warnings for boaters to stay away due to its unstable nature. Castanet Kamloops roundup details
Loblaw increases number of new stores planned for 2026 forbidden ↳ In this roundup: Business administrator Simon Hardcastle finds renewed career purpose after volunteering to operate a skid steer for snow plowing at work, signalling a potential career transition. Castanet Kamloops roundup details
ENTERTAINMENT – Movie filmed here returns home for special screenings ↗ Armchair Mayor details
Fall storm to bring heavy rain along B.C. coast, parts of Vancouver Island forbidden ↳ In this roundup: A floating island measuring about one hectare, composed of logs and decaying debris, has reappeared on Williston Lake in northern B.C. after drifting about 30 kilometres in two weeks, prompting BC Hydro to warn boaters to stay away due to its unstable nature. Castanet Kamloops roundup details
Aug 31 Locally Filmed ‘Lunar Sway’ Returns to Thompson-Nicola for Special Screenings ↗ TNRD details
Aug 29 Kamloops Imagination Library mourns the passing of founder Dolly Parton ↗ CFJC Today details
Aug 28 iN PHOTOS: Amusing Trades a Kamloops gardener has taken for her bounty | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Artists sought to transform BC Wildlife Park’s maze into outdoor art gallery ↗ CFJC Today details
Aug 27 iN VIDEO: Afro Caribbean Festival celebrates presence in the Okanagan with food, music, and cultural ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
iN PHOTOS: Bears already bulking up in Okanagan, Kamloops | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Kamloops man wins $500K one year after donating $1 million to supportive cancer care services ↗ CFJC Today details
Kamloops man wins $500K less than a year after donating $1M to supportive cancer care ↗ KamloopsBCNow details
Aug 25 Backyard gardener grows tiny, tart kiwis in Kamloops | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
TRENDING NOW: Aggressive geese looking for lunch at the beach | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Aug 22 TRENDING NOW: Prank makes quite the splash | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Young entrepreneurs squeeze big lessons out of Lemonade Day Kamloops ↗ CFJC Today details
Gardengate celebrates 20 years of flavour, friendship at Summer Salsa Challenge ↗ CFJC Today details
Aug 21 Latin Dance Social Patio Party Brings Salsa, Bachata and Community to Kamloops | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Lemonade Day gives Kamloops kids a taste of entrepreneurship | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
What’s happening this weekend in the Okanagan & Kamloops | August 21-23, 2026 | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
TRENDING NOW: Cow gets up to mischief | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Aug 20 LOOPED IN WITH NIKKI OMEN: August 20, 2026 ↗ CFJC Today details
Lemonade Day invites Kamloops residents to support local young entrepreneurs ↗ CFJC Today details
TRENDING NOW: Runway ready rodent | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Aug 19 TRENDING NOW: Up the creek without a paddle | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Aug 15 Faulder evacuee desperate to find dog lost during Bald Range wildfire evacuation | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Aug 9 TRENDING NOW: A llama doing a job that requires zero llamas | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Aug 7 Meet Warren, the quiet hero who has never given up – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details
iN VIDEO: Mule deer in Kamloops covered in unsightly lumps raises concerns | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Aug. 2026 Letters – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details
Aug 6 TRENDING NOW: They were just trying to help | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Aug 5 Wildfire evacuated chickens fly the coop in Armstrong | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
iN VIDEO: Kamloops panner finds weird, wiry worm at local creek | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Aug 4 Belly dancers and baclava: Inside Eddy Haymour's Peachland castle during the party years | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
TRENDING NOW: How not to row, row your boat | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Aug 3 Kamloops seniors picnic returns to Riverside Park on August 28 ↗ CFJC Today details
Merritt's decision to ban release of pigeons may net the wrong birds | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
TRENDING NOW: Delivery dudes vs. dogs | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Aug 2 Cat Video Fest 2026 to hit the Paramount Theatre in Kamloops ↗ CFJC Today details
From hospital bed to rodeo queen: The inspiring story of a Keremeos teen ↗ KamloopsBCNow details
Aug 1 Why nude beaches in Okanagan, Kamloops are in a legal grey area | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Jul 31 iN PHOTOS: Funky fungus finds in Thompson-Okanagan | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Daughter honours famous Peachlander Eddy Haymour with Rattlesnake Island boat tours | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Jul 30 Arts on the Avenue showcases local creatives and the art community for the 11th year | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
TRENDING NOW: Fedex employees weren't expecting this | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Jul 29 City of Kamloops ↗ City of Kamloops details
TRENDING NOW: Miniature train loving kitty | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Jul 28 iN PHOTOS: Smiles, waving flags and fancy cars fill streets at Okanagan Dream Rally | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Jul 27 THOMPSON: After 10 years writing columns, time has come to turn another page | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Jul 23 Kamloops RCMP searching for rightful owner of unique ring ↗ CFJC Today details
Jul 22 iN VIDEO: Kamloops film maker captures “horror” beetle | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Kamloops Interior Summer School of Music celebrates 48 years; ready to take the stage after weeks of rehearsal ↗ CFJC Today details
Jul 21 iN PHOTOS: Tony the peacock still on the lam in Kamloops neighbourhood | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Jul 20 TRENDING NOW: A very memorable birthday moment | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Jul 19 Teenaged Kamloops blues musician's new single has old-school sound | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Jul 18 iN PHOTOS: Rare majestic egret fishes in creek near Kamloops | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
She knew he wasn’t real. She was in love with him anyway. One woman’s story of a romance scam | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Jul 17 Kamloops sports community rallies to support coach’s cancer battle ↗ Radio NL details
Jul 16 iN VIDEO: Rock the Lake celebrates 9 years | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Kamloops’ joins national Tim Hortons’ ‘Camp Day’ fundraiser ↗ CFJC Today details
Jul 15 Marmot mutilation prompts calls for increased Mac Island patrols ↗ Radio NL details
Jul 13 TRENDING NOW: Neil the seal and his shenanigans | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Jul 11 Week in Review: Week of July 6, 2026 ↗ ↳ In this roundup: Kamloops Classic Swimming Club will have strong representation competing at the BC Summer Games. CFJC Today roundup details
Jul 10 Merritt man distracted by free plays before noticing $1M lotto win ↗ KamloopsBCNow details
Jul 9 Who’s a good dog? Kamloops owners can certify their pups as trustworthy | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Jul 8 Merritt man to use $1M in lotto winnings to finish home reno | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
'Not crazy, driven crazy': Eddy Haymour's daughter says Peachland icon was misunderstood | ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
TRENDING NOW: Dog trainer’s worst pupil | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Jul 7 TRENDING NOW: Escaped grocery cart gets play-by-play | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Jul 6 Escape artist Tony the peacock eludes capture in Kamloops neighbourhood | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Jul 4 Week in Review: Week of June 29, 2026 ↗ CFJC Today details
Jul 3 TRENDING NOW: The bark's too big | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Jun 29 Miles For Smiles Cancer Foundation Colour Run crosses finish line for fifth year ↗ CFJC Today details
Kamloops business offers free cleaning services to cancer patients ↗ CFJC Today details
LOOPED IN WITH NIKKI OMEN: June 29, 2026 ↗ CFJC Today details
Jun 26 Seibel of Kamloops among Salish Sea Sisters who completed English Channel crossing ↗ CFJC Today details
Jun 24 St. Ann’s Academy students help raise over $2K for Miles for Smiles charity ↗ CFJC Today details
Petri and Pape the big winners at the 2026 Y Dream Home Lottery draw ↗ CFJC Today details
Jun 23 Over $25K raised for Kamloops children who lost both parents in less than 7 months ↗ KamloopsBCNow details
Jun 21 Kamloops insect enthusiast finds cow killer wasp known for powerful sting | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Jun 20 iN PHOTOS: More feral cats rescued in ongoing effort to reduce colonies in Kamloops | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Jun 18 Kitty cat is an English muffin thief | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Jun 16 Hermiston of Kamloops offers insight on front-office duties with Vancouver Canucks ↗ CFJC Today details
TRENDING NOW: Stray cat steals show | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Deeper than ink: Kamloops Tattoo Show creates connections beyond the chair ↗ CFJC Today details
Jun 15 TRENDING NOW: A dog and his emotional support stuffie | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Jun 13 iN PHOTOS: Mischievous marmots in Kamloops, Okanagan | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Jun 12 TRENDING NOW: Cat gets a haircut | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
‘It’s always with me’: Darrell Fox reflects on Marathon of Hope, spurs fundraising in Kamloops ↗ CFJC Today details
Jun 9 Kamloops woman wins $100,000 Scratch & Win prize, sends family into celebration ↗ Radio NL details
Kamloops woman scratches lotto ticket, dives into $100,000 prize ↗ CFJC Today details
‘We were all yelling’: Kamloops woman plans to celebrate lotto win with pool party ↗ KamloopsBCNow details
Jun 8 Kamloops charity raising money to give books to children ↗ CFJC Today details
LOOPED IN WITH NIKKI OMEN: June 8, 2026 ↗ CFJC Today details
Kamloops mobile bookstore rolls out spicy romance novels and book bling | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Jun 5 June 2026 Good News – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details
Jun 4 LOOPED IN WITH NIKKI OMEN: June 4, 2026 ↗ CFJC Today details
TRENDING NOW: It wasn't as deep as she thought | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Jun 2 Kamloops photographer finds rare fox hunting at Sun Peaks Resort | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
Really!? Who left the frozen turkey, trophy and aquarium fish in the Uber? ↗ KamloopsBCNow details
Jun 1 A robot is helping an ailing couple stay in their home. Are more to come for an aging population? forbidden Castanet Kamloops details
May 31 Kamloops youth raising money for injured birds of prey ↗ CFJC Today details
May 30 MS fundraiser walk to hit the streets of Kamloops ↗ CFJC Today details
300 birds, 10 years, 1 book: Kamloops man's field guide aims to catch 'em all ↗ CBC News British Columbia details
May 29 Kamloops Walk for Alzheimer’s Sunday to honour Ken and Marilyn Ezzard ↗ CFJC Today details
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NDP meets on election prospects as B.C. Conservatives name Doerkson interim leader
Sep 21, 2026 · details

↳ In this roundup: Article fragment mentions Snuneymuxw First Nations elder Geraldine Manson beginning her training in traditional teachings at age 17, but the full story is incomplete in the provided excerpt.

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Province signals support for Oak Bay Lodge site, but no funding
Sep 21, 2026 · details

↳ In this roundup: Geraldine Manson of the Snuneymuxw First Nations, in honour of her late mentor Ellen White, co-authored 'Plant Teachings from My Auntie' with ethnobotanist Nancy Turner, documenting traditional plant knowledge and uses of Indigenous peoples in British Columbia.

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Snuneymuxw elder teams up with botanist on plant ID book
Sep 21, 2026 · details

↳ In this roundup: Snuneymuxw First Nations elder Geraldine Manson has co-authored 'Plant Teachings from My Auntie' with ethnobotanist Nancy Turner, documenting traditional plant knowledge learned from her mentor Ellen White and other elders.

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Jersey Shore star Snooki reveals she's cancer-free
Sep 18, 2026 · details

↳ In this roundup: B.C. actor Hudson Williams, born in Kelowna and raised in Kamloops, discussed the filming of 'Heated Rivalry' season 2 at the Toronto International Film Festival and addressed earlier controversial comments about Victoria.

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Paris Hilton teases 'new project' with Nicole Richie
Sep 18, 2026 · details

↳ In this roundup: Kelowna-born and Kamloops-raised actor Hudson Williams discussed the challenges of reprising his role as Shane Hollander in the second season of the hockey romance series 'Heated Rivalry,' which began filming in Toronto.

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Frankie Muniz: The last six weeks of my life have been a nightmare
Sep 18, 2026 · details

↳ In this roundup: The Kamloops-raised actor discusses the challenges of reprising his role as Shane Hollander in the hockey romance series and his creative approach to acting at TIFF.

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Miley Cyrus reveals biggest worry about marrying Maxx Morando
Sep 18, 2026 · details

↳ In this roundup: Kelowna-born actor Hudson Williams, raised in Kamloops, discusses challenges returning to his role as Shane Hollander in the second season of hockey romance series Heated Rivalry at TIFF.

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Lulu isn't 'ashamed' of being an alcoholic
Sep 18, 2026 · details

↳ In this roundup: B.C. actor Hudson Williams, born in Kelowna and raised in Kamloops, discussed the challenges of returning to his role as Shane Hollander in the second season of the hockey romance series 'Heated Rivalry' at the Toronto International Film Festival.

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Hudson Williams struggled to recapture Shane Hollander in 'Heated Rivalry' season 2 ↗
Sep 17, 2026 · details

↳ In this roundup: BC actor Hudson Williams, born in Kelowna and raised in Kamloops, discussed the difficulty of recapturing his breakout character Shane Hollander for the second season of the hockey romance series 'Heated Rivalry' at the Toronto International Film Festival.

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Youth 'seriously injured' after fall from roof of Cranbrook school during police incident ↗
Sep 17, 2026 · details

↳ In this roundup: Revelstoke Search and Rescue responded to Mt. Macpherson on Sunday evening to rescue a 10-year-old Great Dane with torn paw pads after its owners became exhausted on the alpine hike.

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Cameron Whitcomb on success, sobriety and the fan letter he keeps in his wallet
Sep 17, 2026 · details

↳ In this roundup: Kamloops-based country musician Cameron Whitcomb, who credits a pivotal moment on a B.C. highway near Kamloops with his decision to pursue music seriously, won breakthrough artist and fans' choice awards at the Canadian Country Music Association Awards in Kelowna last year and is nominated for seven awards at this year's ceremony.

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‘Emotional day’: 173-foot totem in Alert Bay deemed unsafe, removed
Sep 17, 2026 · details

↳ In this roundup: Alert Bay's 173-foot totem pole, the world's tallest, was removed after safety concerns from decades of weathering, with the 'Namgis Nation conducting a careful dismantling in what chief Ho'miskanis Donald Svanvik called an 'extremely emotional day.'

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Island rallies to call for fairer federal funding for B.C. Ferries
Sep 10, 2026 · details

↳ In this roundup: A 61-year-old Kamloops man recovering from cancer fell victim to a two-year fraud scheme involving a fake Elon Musk account promising a Tesla and millions of dollars in exchange for Apple gift card payments, leaving him facing eviction after spending most of his $1,300 monthly pension on the scam.

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Island helicopter company adds muscle to wildfire effort
Sep 8, 2026 · details

↳ In this roundup: Stacey Hayden, a graduate of New Roads Therapeutic Recovery Community, now works at Your Place, a social enterprise landscaping company that employs recovery program graduates and provides stable employment and community support for people rebuilding their lives after substance addiction.

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'This is my shot': Landscaping work supports addictions recovery, rebuilding lives
Sep 8, 2026 · details

↳ In this roundup: Your Place, a Kamloops-based social enterprise launched last year, hires graduates of New Roads Therapeutic Recovery Community to provide meaningful employment and structured support for individuals rebuilding their lives after addiction.

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This year's El Nino expected to be strongest ever, experts say
Sep 7, 2026 · details

↳ In this roundup: Peter Poole, known as DJ All Good, a turntablist from Nanaimo, is heading to Toronto to represent Canada in the 2026 DMC Canada DJ finals' Classic category.

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Woman sues BC government over fall while incarcerated at Forensic Psychiatric Hospital
Sep 7, 2026 · details

↳ In this roundup: Peter Poole (DJ All Good), a 50-year-old turntablist and DJ from Nanaimo, is competing in the 2026 DMC Canada DJ finals in Toronto in the Classic category, hoping to advance to the world championships in London.

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Delta police investigating early morning shooting
Sep 6, 2026 · details

↳ In this roundup: Peter Poole, also known as DJ All Good, a 50-year-old turntablist from Nanaimo, is competing in the 2026 DMC Canada DJ finals in Toronto, seeking to advance to the world championships in London.

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Early morning Delta shooting sends one to hospital with minor injuries ↗
Sep 6, 2026 · details

↳ In this roundup: Peter Poole, also known as DJ All Good, is competing in the 2026 DMC Canada DJ finals in Toronto in the Classic category, representing Canada and aiming to qualify for the world championships in London this November.

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Victoria council lines up against West Coast Oil Pipeline
Sep 6, 2026 · details

↳ In this roundup: Peter Poole (DJ All Good), a 50-year-old turntablist and Nanaimo resident, is heading to Toronto on Sunday to compete in the 2026 DMC Canada DJ finals in the Classic category.

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Revelstoke teen was last seen Sept. 5, 1998 ↗
Sep 5, 2026 · details

↳ In this roundup: Peter Poole, a Nanaimo-based turntablist and DJ known as DJ All Good, is competing in the 2026 DMC Canada DJ finals in Toronto to represent Canada in the Classic category and advance toward the world championships in London.

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Carney says he'll tell Putin to end Ukraine war if Trump welcomes him to G20 summit
Sep 3, 2026 · details

↳ In this roundup: The Calgary-based non-profit Right to Learn in Afghanistan operates a virtual school serving over 700 students, mostly girls, providing Canadian and internationally accredited courses that lead to diplomas enabling post-secondary study abroad.

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B.C. liquor inspector offered 'bump' before knives come out
Sep 1, 2026 · details

↳ In this roundup: A one-hectare floating island composed of logs and decaying debris was spotted again on Williston Lake in northern BC after drifting approximately 30 kilometres in two weeks, prompting BC Hydro to warn boaters to stay away due to structural instability.

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B.C. legislator Hong Chan pleads not guilty in alleged intimate partner violence case
Sep 1, 2026 · details

↳ In this roundup: A floating island made of logs and organic debris that drifted approximately 30 kilometres on Williston Lake near Mackenzie has reappeared after initially vanishing, prompting BC Hydro warnings against boaters visiting the unstable mass.

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Unions demand next ferries be built in B.C.
Sep 1, 2026 · details

↳ In this roundup: A floating island measuring about one hectare, composed of logs and decaying debris, has reappeared on Williston Lake in northern B.C. after drifting approximately 30 kilometres, prompting BC Hydro to warn boaters to stay away due to safety concerns.

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B.C. boaters warned to avoid mysterious floating island
Sep 1, 2026 · details

↳ In this roundup: A floating island made of logs and decaying debris has reappeared on Williston Lake near Mackenzie in the northern Interior after drifting about 30 kilometres in two weeks, prompting BC Hydro warnings for boaters to stay away due to its unstable nature.

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Loblaw increases number of new stores planned for 2026
Sep 1, 2026 · details

↳ In this roundup: Business administrator Simon Hardcastle finds renewed career purpose after volunteering to operate a skid steer for snow plowing at work, signalling a potential career transition.

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Fall storm to bring heavy rain along B.C. coast, parts of Vancouver Island
Sep 1, 2026 · details

↳ In this roundup: A floating island measuring about one hectare, composed of logs and decaying debris, has reappeared on Williston Lake in northern B.C. after drifting about 30 kilometres in two weeks, prompting BC Hydro to warn boaters to stay away due to its unstable nature.

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A robot is helping an ailing couple stay in their home. Are more to come for an aging population?
May 31, 2026 · details

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An island is floating around a B.C. reservoir — and it keeps disappearing ↗
Sep 2, 2026 · details

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TNRL Welcomes Award-Winning Writer and Storyteller as 2026 Writer in Residence ↗
Sep 2, 2026 · details
Locally Filmed ‘Lunar Sway’ Returns to Thompson-Nicola for Special Screenings ↗
Aug 31, 2026 · details

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Jul 29, 2026 · details

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Kamloops sports community rallies to support coach’s cancer battle ↗
Jul 17, 2026 · details
Marmot mutilation prompts calls for increased Mac Island patrols ↗
Jul 14, 2026 · details
Kamloops woman wins $100,000 Scratch & Win prize, sends family into celebration ↗
Jun 9, 2026 · details

Key People, Organizations, and Places

city: Kamloops , Kelowna , Victoria , Merritt , Williams Lake , Peachland

organization: Kamloops Food Bank , British Columbia Lottery Corporation , BC Hydro , British Columbia Conservative Party , CFJC Today

person: Cameron Whitcomb , Hudson Williams , Kerry-Lynne Findlay , Eddy Haymour , David Eby

school: Thompson Rivers University

government_body: Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Kamloops detachment , City of Kamloops , BC Wildfire Service

region: Thompson-Okanagan region , Okanagan , Okanagan region

event: Toronto International Film Festival , Lotto Max , Heated Rivalry

indigenous_nation: Tsay Keh Dene First Nation

infrastructure: W.A.C. Bennett Dam

park: Callaghan Lake Provincial Park

public_facility: Paramount Theatre, Kamloops

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