Wine column: Welcome spring with juicy and eminently quaffable wines Including some just-released, 2025-vintage bottles. 🔻 www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

BC man who admitted to murders of wife and son fails in bid to reverse plea He claims he did not understand the pleas meant a minimum 10 years before parole eligibility. Read more: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Downed power lines have traffic snarled on #BCHwy1 west of Kamloops BC Hydro crews are at the scene, but it's not known at this time how long it will take to resolve the incident. Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Driver eventually comes forward after BC’s latest highway overpass strike #BCHwy1 The commercial driver initially didn't meet their legal obligation to wait for police or report the incident, but has since remedied that. Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Spring is awesome and it arrives Friday at 7:46 am Warmth, sun, flowers, joy. 🔻 www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Rainfall warnings issued for BC Interior highways, up to 80 mm expected on Coquihalla Environment Canada says heavy rain combined with an elevated freezing level is cause for flooding and landslide concerns. #BCHwy1 | #BCHwy3 | #BCHwy5 www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

VIDEO: Big White’s Ian Deans rescues skier suffocating in snow on Washington mountain With several others nearby unaware of what was happening, the former professional skier jumped into action to save the man's life. Watch it all unfold ⬇ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/news/news/Mu...

BC Interior man to take motorcycle trip across Canada with grandson after $500K lotto win “Touring across Canada can now be a reality and my retirement is in place." Full story: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

BC Conservative health critic slams American healthcare hires, says it’s ‘nowhere near enough’ “Recruiting from the US may make for a headline, but it does nothing to fix the structural failures in our system." Read more: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Mistakes in the mountains led to fatal plane crash near Chilliwack: report A student and instructor were both killed when the Cessna 172S airplane went down on April 5, 2025. Read more: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Winery reveals third and final performer for its Summer Concert Series It's soulful pop-rocker Amanda Marshall. 🔻 www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

#BCHwy1 may reopen today as Parks Canada explains why such a long closure is needed Overnight avalanche control work triggered destructive slides along the major route that was initially projected to be closed until Thursday. Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

VIDEO: BC Highway Patrol says speeding teen’s crash while avoiding police a cautionary tale “You can see how quickly the teen’s friends went from enjoying the ride to ‘don’t kill us.’” Watch: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

‘One of my favourite places to be’: David Beckham makes his annual ski trip to Fernie As he does every year at this time, the global icon gushed about the small BC mountain town to his 90-million followers on Instagram. Check it out: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Province says over 400 US-trained health professionals have accepted job offers in BC The number of accepted job offers from the$5-million recruitment drive are nearly triple the total since the last update in September 2025. Read more: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

#BCHwy1 shutting down east of Revelstoke Tuesday afternoon, expected to be closed until Thursday The multi-day closure is coming just a few hours after a 14-hour closure of the major route between Revelstoke and Golden. Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

BC country music festival drops star-studded 2026 lineup Tyler Hubbard, Jon Pardi and Riley Green will serve as headliners at Laketown Ranch this summer. Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Police investigating fatal collision between pickup and logging truck on #BCHwy97 A 67-year-old man driving a Chevrolet Silverado was killed in the crash. Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

International student, 25, dies after ‘altercation’ at BC lake boat ramp A social media post from his former school in India said that Gurkirat Manocha had moved to Canada to pursue a higher education in business management. Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

#BCHwy1 to shut down between Revelstoke and Golden tonight for avalanche control DriveBC has not listed an estimated time for when the major route will reopen. www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

BCWS receives record-breaking number of applications for 2026 wildfire season The Province says it continues to make significant investments to ensure the BC Wildfire Service is ready for whatever may come this summer. Read more: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

81-year-old man charged with murder after fatal shooting at BC trailer park He's been charged with second-degree murder and attempted murder, and remains in custody at this time. Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Labs top list of Canada’s most popular dog breeds for 32nd straight year “Known for its friendly nature, intelligence and versatility, the Labrador Retriever continues to excel as a family companion, guide dog, working partner and sporting dog." www.kamloopsbcnow.com/news/news/Na...

Great gardens start with great soil. BigYellowBag Black Garden Soil makes it easy, over a cubic yard of premium soil delivered straight to your driveway. Save $20 before March 31 with code KN2620. Read more 🔽 www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Semi struck by falling boulder on #BCHwy1 near Revelstoke Police say the impact caused the commercial vehicle to leave the highway and come to rest in the roadside ditch. Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Beer column: You might hear the ice cream truck jingle when you crack open this sour The newest addition to Phillips Brewing's Dinosour lineup is an iconic taste of childhood 😋 Check it out 🍻 ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Canada’s largest tulip festival will bloom in BC next month 🌷 The stunning display boasts 150 varieties of tulips planted across 45 acres, and it's only open for around 4 weeks. Learn more ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Wine column: So, what are you in the mood for this weekend? A bottle of red, a bottle of white... ⬇️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

BC man saves weeks-old kittens from ‘horrible fate’ inside compactor He discovered the five kittens on three different occasions over two days, making three separate trips to the BC SPCA to drop them off. Full story: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

‘Loafers encouraged’: Garden Party to replace Kelowna Beer Fest this spring Nora En Pure, often referred to as the Queen of Melodic House Music, will headline the new May event at City Park. Event details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Over 80 kg of cocaine found in truck crossing Canada-US border into the Kootenays The CBSA says the commercial truck carrying alcohol products was returning to Canada from California. Read more: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Williams Lake teen, 15, arrested after allegedly injuring school staff member The school was placed in a temporary hold and secure while police responded to the scene and arrested the youth. Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Murder suspect arrested after their vehicle got stuck in ditch off BC Interior highway #BCHwy5 The suspect was believed to be armed, which led to a lengthy closure of the highway as the Emergency Response Team was called in to assist. Read more: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Coquihalla and Hope-Princeton highways remain closed Thursday morning #BCHwy5 #BCHwy3 The Coquihalla has been shut down since around 10 pm Wednesday because of a major wreck, while the Hope-Princeton closed this morning. Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Okanagan man to use $500K lotto prize on mortgage, kids and retirement He thought the lottery machine was broken when he checked his ticket at a local 7-Eleven. Full story ⬇ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Alberta man charged in connection to fatal highway crash near Cranbrook According to police, he collided head-on with another vehicle while trying to pass a semi. Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Dan Albas: Bailey’s Law moves forward in parliament "MP Caputo’s bill could fundamentally change how Canada addresses intimate partner violence." Read the column: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Homicide investigation launched after fatal shooting in downtown Kamloops The shooting happened around 4:30 am today. Police have identified the victim as Emmanual 'Manny' Brooks. Read more: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

‘May have fled the country’: Canada-wide warrant issued for BC murder suspect Amarbir Singh, 24, has been charged with the murder of his girlfriend Navdeep Kaur, 28, whose remains were found in the Fraser River 5 months after she was reported missing. www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Kelowna named one of the top 15 places to eat in the world in 2026 The list compiled by eater.com/. ⬇️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

For Irene Preto, leadership is about curiosity, collaboration, and empowering others. At Kruger Kamloops Pulp, she’s shaping the future of forestry while inspiring more women to pursue careers in the field. Read the I AM WOMAN Kamloops feature here: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Woman driven wooded area against her will, sexually assaulted by 4 men: police According to police, she was “picked up” four South Asian men in a large SUV and was not allowed to leave the vehicle. Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

BC woman robbed trying to sell designer handback over Facebook Marketplace Police say the incident highlights the risks that come with meeting strangers to complete online marketplace transactions. Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Meet the team behind the Kamloops Arena Multiplex Site earthworks are set to begin later this year, with construction slated for 2027. The facility is expected to open its doors in 2029. Read more: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

BC Interior highways to be hit with ‘heavy snow’ and ‘strong wind gusts’ up to 100 km/h #BCHwy97C and #BCHwy3 are included in the alert, but #BCHwy5 is expected to be hardest hit with up to 45 cm of snow possible in a 24-hour stretch. Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Awesome flights up for grabs at Kelowna airport's Spring Travel Show this Saturday From 10 am to 2 pm at the KF Centre for Excellence near the airport's main terminal. ⬇️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Around 100 seniors displaced, but no fatalities in fire at BC retirement home Residents were first evacuated into the street and a nearby church before space was arranged at a rec centre around 1 km away. Read more: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Crews shutting down #BCHwy1 east of Revelstoke for avalanche control this afternoon The major route will be closed in both directions while the work takes place. Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

“The body is the biggest truth teller.” In this I AM WOMAN feature, Alysia Waters shares how her healing journey led to the creation of Uwila Wellness, a space focused on nervous system support and body-based healing. Read more: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Stranger allegedly points gun at 2 people filling tank at BC Interior gas station Police are investigating that incident, as well as a targeted shooting in the same community that happened 48 hours later. Read more: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...