With British Columbia's controversial drug decriminalization pilot officially coming to an end on January 31st, the Kamloops RCMP say the policy shift has had a noticeable impact on frontline policing - particularly in relation to property crime and public drug use. In his 2025 Year in Review report to council, Superin...

The Thompson-Nicola Film Commission, in partnership with the Kamloops Film Society, is bringing back its annual Learn About Film (LAF) seminar with a two-day program at the Paramount Theatre on March 7 and 8. The event is designed to provide emerging and mid-career filmmakers with practical skills, industry insight, an...

Kamloops Centre MLA and B.C. Conservative leadership hopeful Peter Milobar has received a major boost, with five sitting MLAs publicly endorsing his bid to lead the party. On the steps of the B.C. Legislature Wednesday morning, MLAs Gavin Dew (Kelowna-Mission), Brennan Day (Courtenay-Comox), Ward Stamer (Kamloops-North...

The Kamloops RCMP is reporting a sharp increase in child exploitation investigations in 2025, with officials describing the workload as one of the most demanding in recent years. Speaking during his 2025 Year-End Report to city council, Supt. Jeff Pelley said the detachment's sex crimes unit received 100 British Columb...

UPDATE 1:30 pm: Kamloops RCMP say a 27-year-old Kamloops man remains in custody following Tuesday afternoon's stabbing in Brocklehurst. Police were called just before 5 p.m. on February 25, 2026, to a residence in the 1800-block of Parkcrest Avenue for a report of an assault with a weapon. According to RCMP, the incide...

Kamloops counted 419 people experiencing homelessness over a 24-hour period in October 2025, according to results presented to council this week. The update was delivered by Social Development and Housing Supervisor Karina Latras and Social, Housing, and Community Development Manager Natasha Hartson, who outlined both ...

A prescribed burn is being planned for Peterson Creek Nature Park within city limits, as the City of Kamloops partners with the BC Wildfire Service and Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc to reduce wildfire risk and improve ecosystem health. The overall project area spans about 17 hectares, though only six hectares a...

A routine grocery run turned into a life-changing moment for a Chase resident after he landed a $275,000 prize through British Columbia Lottery Corporation's newest Scratch & Win game. Ryan S. was shopping when a The Big Spin Scratch & Win ticket caught his attention. After purchasing the ticket, he scanned it ...

The City of Kamloops is taking a closer look at green burial as part of its long-term cemetery planning, with staff emphasizing that while no immediate changes are proposed, community interest is growing. The discussion came before the Livability and Sustainability Select Committee on February 23, where Civic Operation...

Kamloops city officials are preparing for the next Citizen Satisfaction Survey, a key tool used to measure public opinion on municipal services and inform Council's strategic planning. The survey, historically conducted in the fall following municipal elections, collects statistically valid feedback through phone calls...