BC Parks increasing camping fees, introducing out-of-province surcharge It's in response to challenges that provincial parks have recently faced from extreme weather impacts and a significant increase of visitors. Learn more: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Porter Airlines is launching Kelowna-Ottawa non-stops Five-times-a-week starting May 13. ⬇️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Pedestrian killed by train in Langley for 2nd time in 3 weeks In both cases, the victim succumbed to their critical injuries at the scene. Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Investigators appeal for information on 4-year anniversary of Kamloops teen’s murder The Sa-Hali Secondary student was found dead in a parking lot on Jan. 29, 2022. Read more ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Canada chooses flag bearers for opening ceremony of 2026 Winter Olympics 🇨🇦 Mikaël Kingsbury and Marielle Kingsbury, both 33-year-old Olympic gold medallists in their 4th Games, will share the honour. Read more ⬇️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Drunk driver’s ride home after crash was also impaired, Okanagan Mounties say “This is a case of extremely poor judgment…times two. It might seem a bit comical at first, but it isn’t at all.” Full story ⬇️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Investigation determines downtown Kamloops fire was arson Police are hoping members of the public will come forward with additional witness accounts and video footage from the area. Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Teen girl has been missing from BC Interior community since Saturday After exhausting all search efforts on their own, the RCMP is now turning to the public for assistance. Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

‘Potentially criminal’: BC Highway Patrol investigating fatal head-on crash on #BCHwy97 The crash claimed the life of a 27-year-old Alberta man, while a 25-year-old Saskatchewan man was arrested for impaired driving causing death. Read more: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Here’s everything coming to Disney Plus in February 2026 The long-awaited return of Scrubs after a 16-year layoff, The Muppets Show featuring Sabrina Carpenter, an exciting new sci-fi drama and more! Full list ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Kamloops Airport welcomes return of WestJet's seasonal service to Edmonton The route will be twice weekly starting in mid-May, then three times a week during the summer before returning to twice a week in the fall. Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Canada-wide Pizza Pops E. coli recall grows significantly The recall now includes popular flavours like 3 Cheese, Pepperoni, 3 Meat and Deluxe across several different box sizes. Click for details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Yes, a hockey-themed show by the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra An adaptation of the Canadian classic short story 'The Hockey Sweater'. ⬇️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

‘Public nudity to masturbation’: Unknown man terrorizing BC park with indecent acts The repeated incidents all happened in the evening hours when it was dark out. Read more: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Super Bowl LX matchup set as Seahawks will take on Patriots in Santa Clara Seattle will be hoping to exact revenge on New England for the heartbreaking loss in Super Bowl XLIX 11 years ago. Read more: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Desperate to win Canadians back, some Vegas hotels start taking Canadian money at par Circa Resort, D Las Vegas and Golden Gate. ⬇️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Beer column: BC brewery closing after 27 years, but the brand will live on nearby Lighthouse Brewing has been a mainstay in the Victoria area since opening in 1998. Owner Ben Thomas announced the "heavy-hearted decision" to close this week. Read more ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Here’s everything coming to Netflix Canada in February 2026 More episodes of Bridgerton and Love Is Blind, a new series from the creator of Derry Girls and documentaries on Gordon Ramsay, a chess prodigy and ice dancing. Full list ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Almost half of British Columbians don't know their neighbours 41% only know 2 or fewer, 13% don't know any at all. ⬇️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Wine column: Here's what's new and exciting Champagne, Riesling, Italian and Cab. ⬇️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Kamloops reveals vision for new curling and racquet sports complex downtown The location includes the existing Kamloops Curling Club, Memorial Arena, and the properties immediately to the east. Learn more ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Man assaulted female security guard after stealing meat and cheese: Kamloops RCMP Police say the security guard was injured after pursuing the suspect into a nearby residential area. Read more: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Canadian passport the 8th best in the world Travel to 181 countries visa-free or visa-on-arrival. ⬇️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Overnight southbound closure of the Coquihalla begins at 10 pm #BCHwy5 Anyone needing to get from Merritt to Hope should detour to Hwy 1 or Hwy 3. Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

PHOTOS: Kelowna airport’s expanded terminal ready to welcome travellers next week A bigger security screening area with state-of-the-art technology and a huge new departures lounge are the highlights. Check it out ⬇️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Commercial driver detained 20 minutes after striking BC highway overpass Witnesses told police that the driver briefly stopped and got out of their cab before fleeing the scene. Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Kamloops residents encouraged to attend budget update session “We know the provisional budget report raised a lot of eyebrows." www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Kelowna woman helps reunite Winnipeg girl with beloved stuffed animal lost in Mexico A heartwarming story of connection on social media that shows how far a small act of kindness can go ❤️ Read more ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

‘Tragic outcome’: Motorcyclist dead after collision with semi on BC highway The biker was rushed to hospital where they succumbed to their injuries. Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

AltiTunes reveals another big-name headliner for first year at Sun Peaks The lineup is starting to fill up with just over 2 months to go until the mountaintop music festival. Read more 🔽 www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Kelowna mom ‘losing the will to fight’ after life-saving liver transplant is cancelled Lyndsay Riccholt was finally scheduled for surgery on Dec. 10, but it was cancelled after her donor suffered injuries in a fall. Full story: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

UPDATE: Police confirm missing woman last seen in Kamloops has been found In December, the RCMP made a public appeal for information on Gail Letain's whereabouts, explaining that she may have taken a bus to the Lower Mainland. www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Yum-yum, Kamloops' winter foodie festival 'Taste Around' launches tomorrow 14 restaurants, Food on Film and a comedian. ⬇️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Kelowna named host city of Special Olympics Canada Winter Games 2028 Around 1,300 athletes and coaches will descend on Kelowna to compete across 8 winter sports, with a forecasted local economic impact of $7 million. Read more ⬇️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Excessive speeder's car was held together by duct tape and gate latch #BCHwy3 “It’s amazing that this particular car could go that fast without disintegrating...It looked like it had been chewed up by Robosaurus.” Full story ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

#BCHwy1, #BCHwy3 and #BCHwy5 closures planned this week for flood-related repairs near Hope That includes westbound closures of Hwy 3 and Hwy 1 on Tuesday and Wednesday, followed by a southbound closure of the Coquihalla later this week. Learn more: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

High-speed ‘interaction’ on BC highway leaves man with life-threatening injuries Police are now trying to locate the other vehicle and driver involved in the incident. Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Motorcyclist seriously injured in #BCHwy1 crash over weekend Police say the biker collided with a vehicle that was travelling in the same direction. Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Don't be sad! Even though it's Blue Monday The third Monday in January is supposedly the most depressing day of the year. ⬇️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Beer column: As one BC brewery closes, another one expands to take its spot As they prepare to open their second location, it's certainly worth keeping an eye out for North Point beers at the liquor store! Learn more about this brewery on the rise 🍻⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Dig out those forgotten gift cards and spend them because it's 'National Use Your Gift Card Day' More than $23 billion in unused gift cards are floating around North America. ⬇️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Okanagan Humane Society has already taken in 42 dogs and puppies in 2026 “We’ve started the year off with a bang. The need is immediate, overwhelming and heartbreaking.” Read more ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Wine column: 10 winter-wonderful red wines Go light, go heavy, go red. ⬇️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Police looking for Kamloops woman last seen nearly a week ago. She was last seen on Friday, Jan. 9. www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Kamloops RCMP arrest 2 arson suspects. The two suspects were located and arrested on Wednesday afternoon. www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

4 hikers rescued by helicopter after being stranded on BC mountain for days. The group became stranded by a snow storm. www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Kamloops RCMP trying to locate man wanted on warrants linked to assault. The RCMP believe he may be in the Kamloops area but said it was possible he may have travelled to other areas in the BC Interior. www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Why is Alberta taxing Okanagan wines like crazy? It drives up prices for consumers and businesses and undermines interprovincial trade. ⬇️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Kamloops RCMP, fire department investigating downtown fire. The fire broke out late Wednesday night. www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Youth charged with manslaughter in connection to fentanyl overdose that killed BC girl At the time of the 16-year-old girl's death, the RCMP said she appeared to have been "targeted by a fentanyl trafficker." Read more ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...