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Highway 5 ramp to westbound Highway 1 reopens in Kamloops
The ramp from Highway 5 to westbound Highway 1 has reopened in Kamloops, British Columbia. The reopening restores access for drivers travelling from Highway 5 onto the westbound route. No further details about the…
TRU women fall 1-0 to Trinity Western, will play for bronze at U Sports nationals
Thompson Rivers University’s women’s soccer team lost 1-0 to Trinity Western in the U Sports national championship tournament. The defeat sends TRU to the bronze-medal match, where the Kamloops team will look to finish…
Friday, November 13 — CFJC Evening News
CFJC Today a diffusé son journal du soir vendredi 13 novembre 2026, à Kamloops, en Colombie-Britannique. L’émission, intitulée « CFJC Evening News », a été publiée à 18 h 21. Aucun événement précis ni autre fait…
‘We need a tangible commitment: Kamloops MP Caputo to keep lobbying for federal cash in Red Bridge rebuild
Kamloops-Thompson-Nicola MP Frank Caputo says he will continue pressing Ottawa for a direct federal commitment to rebuild the Red Bridge, destroyed by arson more than two years ago. The government’s response to his…
Kamloops’ Salvation Army Kettle Campaign kicks off ahead of the holidays
The Salvation Army launched its six-week Kettle Campaign in Kamloops on Friday, Nov. 13, to raise funds for local services. Donations will support the emergency food bank, community lunches and after-school programs…
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CFJC Midday – Kamloops Art Gallery exhibition explores the ripple effect of change and how it shapes who we become
The Kamloops Art Gallery is presenting “All That You Change Changes You,” an exhibition exploring how change, personal experiences and the world around us shape one another. Charo Neville guided viewers through the…
CFJC Midday – Cozy, healthy freezer meals and ways to stay on track this holiday season without giving up your favourite indulgences
Nutritionist Amanda McKeen shared a recipe for skillet brown rice and black bean burrito bowls as a cozy, healthy freezer meal on CFJC Midday. She also offered advice on staying on track with eating habits during the…
Kamloops e-scooter rentals slated to wrap up for winter at end of November
E-scooter rentals in Kamloops are scheduled to end for the winter at the end of November. The seasonal service will pause as colder weather arrives, with rentals expected to resume when conditions improve. The…
‘Extremely disheartening’: Loved ones of TRU volleyball player lament unpaid fine 3 years after fatal crash
Loved ones of Owyn McInnis say the driver involved in the 2023 fatal crash on McGill Road in Kamloops has not paid his court-ordered fine by the deadline. Colval Abbinett pleaded guilty to driving without due care and…
‘Our big job now is retaining them’: Free 2026 membership leads to 350 new members at Kamloops Legion
The Royal Canadian Legion’s Branch 52 in Kamloops has gained about 350 new members since Jan. 1, after the organization made 2026 membership free to mark its 100th anniversary. Branch president Mike Young said the…
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SOUND OFF: Tom Cochrane’s timeless warning
Tom Cochrane performed “Lunatic Fringe” at a November 10 concert with Amanda Marshall at Kamloops’ Sandman Centre. The song, written after Cochrane learned about Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg’s rescue of tens of…
TRU women look to build on major upset in national semifinal Friday afternoon
The Thompson Rivers University (TRU) women's soccer team is preparing for a highly anticipated national semifinal match this Friday afternoon. Following a major upset in their previous round, the team looks to maintain…
Operation Red Nose returns Nov. 27 as Kamloops celebrates 30 years of safe rides
Operation Red Nose will return to Kamloops on Nov. 27, marking 30 years of providing safe rides. The seasonal program offers residents a way to get home safely during the holiday period. Its return gives the community…
Riverside Park Skating Loop and Christmas Market to open Nov. 27
Kamloops’ Riverside Park Skating Loop is scheduled to open at 10 a.m. on Nov. 27, alongside the second annual Kamloops Christmas Market. Weather permitting, the free outdoor rink will operate daily through March 2027…
LOOPED IN WITH NIKKI OMEN: November 12, 2026
CIFM host Nikki Omen shares a weekly update on events and activities in Kamloops. The segment previews what is happening around the city during the week and returns on Thursdays with suggestions for the weekend. The…
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Kamloops council advances proposed Aberdeen high school site to public hearing
Kamloops council has sent a rezoning application for a potential new high school site in Aberdeen to a public hearing. The decision moves the proposed school project forward, but does not approve construction. The…
EDITORIAL – City needs fewer appointments to the TNRD board
Kamloops council added Randy Sunderman as an alternate representative to the Thompson-Nicola Regional District board after his name was omitted from the mayor’s initial appointments list. The editorial says the city has…
Kamloops businessman named in $5.6M foreclosure suit involving five properties
Un homme d’affaires de Kamloops est visé par une poursuite de saisie immobilière de 5,6 millions de dollars portant sur cinq propriétés. L’affaire concerne des biens situés dans la région de Kamloops, en…
Federal response to Red Bridge funding petition leaves Kamloops MP disappointed
Le député fédéral de Kamloops se dit déçu de la réponse du gouvernement fédéral à une pétition demandant du financement pour le Red Bridge. La réponse n’a pas satisfait les attentes liées au soutien financier réclamé…
Helpers needed as organizers recruit marshals for Nov. 22 Santa Claus Parade
Organizers are recruiting volunteers to serve as marshals for the Santa Claus Parade on Nov. 22. Helpers will support the event by assisting with parade operations and keeping participants and spectators moving safely…
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WolfPack women upset unbeaten Montreal, advance to national semifinals
The Thompson Rivers University WolfPack women’s team upset previously unbeaten Montreal to advance to the national semifinals. The victory sends the Kamloops-based squad into the next round of the national championship…
Public hearing to be scheduled for rezoning of future Aberdeen secondary school site
Kamloops plans to hold a public hearing on rezoning land along Pacific Way for a future Aberdeen secondary school before council makes a final decision. The proposed change would designate the site for school use…
Operation Red Nose gearing up to launch 30th season in Kamloops
Operation Red Nose is preparing to launch its 30th season in Kamloops, offering donation-based rides home during the holiday period. The service will operate for 10 nights on Fridays and Saturdays beginning Nov. 27…
‘I believe it’s draconian’: Protestors rally against Bill C-39 outside Kamloops MP Caputo’s office
About three dozen people rallied outside MP Frank Caputo’s office in Kamloops on Thursday, opposing the federal government’s Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act. Organizers said the proposed legislation could…
Thursday, November 12 — CFJC Evening News
CFJC Today’s evening news broadcast aired Thursday, November 12. The listing identifies the program and date, without further details about the stories covered.
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Volleyball team makes WolfPack athletics history with highest national ranking, earns first-ever sweep of UBC
The TRU WolfPack women’s volleyball team rose to No. 2 in the U Sports national rankings, the highest position in program history. The jump followed a weekend sweep of the UBC Thunderbirds in Vancouver, TRU’s first such…
TNRD mulls allowing detached secondary suites on rural properties
The Thompson-Nicola Regional District is considering a zoning change that would let some rural property owners add a detached accessory dwelling unit. The proposal applies to properties from one to 3.99 hectares that do…
FEATURED COMMENT – Pre-registration for public inquiries has already failed
A Kamloops opinion writer argues that requiring residents to pre-register for public inquiries can undermine participation and transparency. The writer points to a previous council process that was halted after a person…
LETTER – Water security must come ahead of AI data centres
A letter writer in Kamloops argues that protecting water supplies should take priority over attracting AI data centres. The city’s hot, dry climate, recurring drought and wildfire risks make water a limited resource…