Canada gets goals from 7 different players in 7-1 quarterfinal drubbing of Slovakia Now they'll go up against Czechia in the semis, the same team that knocked them out of the tournament the last 2 years. Recap ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Wine column: Is your January going to be wet, damp or dry? Dealer's choice. 🔻 www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Let's howl at tonight's wolf supermoon Prime viewing this evening and tomorrow night, too. 🔻 🌕 www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Snowmobiler killed by 300-metre-wide avalanche in BC Rockies The victim was one of three snowmobilers riding together in the area and they did not survive despite "prompt companion rescue." Details ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Canada takes on Slovakia as knockout games begin at World Juniors today There are 8 teams left in the hunt for the gold medal and that number will be cut in half during quarterfinal action today. Preview ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

North Shore Rescue saves freezing, one-shoed hiker lost in backcountry on Christmas Low-lying clouds made a helicopter rescue impossible, so rescuers pulled an all-night to hike to the subject, warm him up and hike out. Full story 🔽 www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Wildlife society theorizes burned bear ‘hibernated in slash wood pile’ as its condition improves “She was probably sleeping in there with some others when the whole thing got lit up.” Read more: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

BC's first baby of 2026 was born at Kelowna General Hospital. The family welcomed their newborn shortly after midnight. www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Noah reclaims top spot as BC's most popular baby name in 2025. The Ministry of Health said 41,557 babies were registered as born in BC last year. www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Add this Okanagan ski resort’s forest skating loop to your winter bucket list. Why go for a skate on a small rink when you could glide through a snowy forest ⛸️❄️🌲 www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Canada beats Finland in high-scoring affair to earn top spot in group at World Juniors The win means Canada will take on Slovakia in the quarterfinals on Friday while Finland matches up with the host Americans. Recap ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Whatever happened to Rover and Fluffy? 🔻 www.kamloopsbcnow.com/news/news/Na...

Canada unveils men’s hockey roster for 2026 Olympics Meet the group that will look to win a gold medal in Italy in February! 🔽 www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Here’s everything coming to Disney Plus in January 2026 The debut of Marvel Television's Wonder Man, the return of several other exciting shows and National Geographic adventures with Will Smith. Full list ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Ostriches, murder, big-time events, airport expansion, joblessness, apartment glut and road closures all on the list of Kelowna's top 10 news stories of 2025 Who could have predicted the year that was? 🔻 www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

BC Highway Patrol impounds 14 excessive speeders on Christmas Day. Two drivers were caught doing 145 and 147 km/h in an 80 zone. www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Here’s everything coming to Netflix Canada in January 2026 A new Damon-Affleck film, the return of Bridgerton, a documentary on the Elizabeth Smart case, lots of WWE and more! Full list ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Bad haircut, broken dishwasher and pesky hornet top list of BC’s wackiest 911 calls in 2025 “No matter how absurd a call might be on the surface, we have to treat every 911 call as an emergency until we can confidently determine otherwise." www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

A countess, scandalous divorce, fire and rebuilt modern icon: 100 years of the Hotel Eldorado The El to kick off its centennial with a big-time New Year's Eve bash. 🔻 www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Got a gut feeling where BC’s first baby of 2026 will be born? You can bet on that! It was a longshot winner last year, as a baby born just 2 minutes after midnight in Kamloops cashed Royal Inland Hospital at +2500. Learn more ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Police can’t find witnesses to ‘mysterious’ Coquihalla crash that killed 21-year-old #BCHwy5 “The driver was never able to tell police what happened. We need witnesses and video to make sure there’s no criminal cause.” Details ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

29-year-old BC man arrested after 6-month probe yields nearly $4M in drugs. Over 97 kilograms of drugs were seized. www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Noah reclaims top spot as BC's most popular baby name in 2025. The Ministry of Health said 41,557 babies were registered as born in BC between Jan. 1 and Dec. 15. www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Over 61,000 outages: Storms, wildlife, and a runaway Godzilla top BC Hydro's 2025 list. Another memorable call involved a beaver falling a large tree across multiple spans of wire. www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Add this Okanagan ski resort’s forest skating loop to your winter bucket list Why go for a skate on a small rink when you could glide through a snowy forest ⛸️❄️🌲 Learn more ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Canada smokes Denmark to set up New Year’s Eve clash for top spot at World Juniors Gavin McKenna led the way with a hat trickv as Canada will now look ahead to a big game with Finland on Wednesday night. Recap ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

From rescues to forever homes: BC SPCA's top heartwarming success stories of 2025. From orphaned otter pups to tiny kittens found in a scrapyard, the BC SPCA shared a few heartwarming updates on some of the animals brought into their care. www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

More than good coffee at this Caribbean oasis in East Van It’s a space of belonging and possibility, where Caribbean culture is carried through food, conversation and reggae. Full story ⬇️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Police watchdog launches probe into BC woman's death amid prior domestic violence reports. Pamela Jarvis died on Dec. 16 and her husband has been charged with second-degree murder. www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Canada looks to break out at World Juniors in matchup against Denmark tonight If Canada and Finland both win today, it will set up a New Year's Eve showdown for first place in the group. Game preview ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Injured snowmobiler rescued by Okanagan search and rescue team. “Accidents happen — and this group deserves recognition for being prepared.” www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

2025 BC Wildfire Season: Smaller but still impactful with over 886k hectares burned. This wildfire fire season saw 42 evacuation orders, which affected around 2,600 properties and 91 evacuation alerts, which affected around 6,950 properties. www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Hospital-led housing cuts costs and ER visits Research demonstrates, with hard data, that housing people experiencing homelessness costs the public health care system less than leaving them unhoused. Read more: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/news/news/Na...

‘Foul play is suspected’: Man found dead in the Okanagan on Christmas The Major Crime Unit is releasing the victim's photo in hopes that the public has information that could advance the investigation. Details ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Here’s everything coming to Disney Plus in January 2026 The debut of Marvel Television's Wonder Man, the return of several other exciting shows and an intimate performance Springsteen fans will love. Full list ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Hage scores OT winner as Canada avoids upset against Latvia Fans may have been having a bit of PTSD from last year's shocking loss to Latvia, but Canada prevailed in overtime to start the World Juniors with back-to-back wins. Recap: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Beer column: Hazy goodness from either side of the Bennett Bridge Signature hazy pale ales – one from Kelowna and the other from West Kelowna – for the final column of 2025! Happy New Year! 🥳🍻⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Here’s everything coming to Netflix Canada in January 2026 A new Damon-Affleck film, the return of Bridgerton, a documentary on the Elizabeth Smart case and more! Full list ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

#BCHwy1 closed east of Golden for avalanche control According to DriveBC, the highway is expected to be shut down in both directions for 2 hours. Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Man blames sticker shock for stealing hockey gear from Kelowna store while with his kids Store management told police they didn't want him charged as long as he returned the item, but he didn't comply and found himself in court as a result. www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Okanagan players combine for 5 goals as Canada beats Czechia in World Juniors opener Kelowna Rockets Tij Iginla, Vojtech Cihar and Tomas Poletin all had goals, the latter scoring twice, and Peachland's Ethan MacKenzie scored the game-winner. Recap ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Wine column: It has to sparkle this New Year's Eve White or rose, Prosecco-style or Champagne-method. 🔻 🍾 www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Crashes close a pair of BC Interior highways Friday afternoon #BCHwy1 #BCHwy97 Several snowfall warnings are in place for BC Interior routes heading into the weekend. Details ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Canada takes on Czechia tonight as 2026 World Juniors get underway from Minnesota After struggling to a pair of 5th place finishes at the last two World Juniors, Canada will be looking to rebound with a gold medal performance this year. Preview ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Interior Health shares tips for drinking less over the holidays “Any reduction in alcohol use has benefits—in other words, every drink counts." www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Snowfall warning issued with up to 20 cm expected for #BCHwy1 today Environment Canada says "an approaching frontal system" tracking across southern BC is to blame. Details ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

City of Kamloops reminds residents of holiday waste schedule changes. Residents are also reminded that quarterly utility payment deadline is Dec. 31 www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

#BCHwy3 reopens between Hope and Princeton 9 days after ‘major washout’ The Ministry said reopening the route this quickly is thanks to the "around-the-clock efforts" of crews. Details on the detour 🔽 www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Bus service will look a little different in Kamloops over the holidays. Service expansions to several major bus routes also start in the new year. www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

UPDATE: Vehicle incident on Hwy 5 north of Merritt now cleared. The incident was reported Wednesday morning. www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...