VIDEO: Police find speeding BC biker after 4 days thanks to dash cam footage #BCHwy1 “It’s not hard to imagine how the speed and unsafe driving behaviour in this video could have easily led to the motorcyclist’s death.” Watch ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Kamloops police dog Neeka retiring at age 6 due to medical reasons Neeka will live out the rest of her years at a family home in Kamloops eating plenty of bagels, which are her favourite treat. Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

‘Overwhelming demand’: The Price is Right Live adds 2nd show in Kelowna If you've dreamed of playing Plinko and Cliffhangers, spinning the Big Wheel and competing in the Showcase Showdown, this is your chance! Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Air North will begin flying in and out of Kamloops in 2027 The airline says its mission is to build Canada's best regional air network. Learn more: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

New wildfire beside Coquihalla not a threat to the highway: BCWS People travelling along #BCHwy5 may see smoke from the fire located between Hope and the Coquihalla Summit. Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Heat warning issued for Kamloops Daytime highs in the mid-to-high 30s combined with overnight lows in the high teens prompted the alert from Environment Canada. Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Learner motorcycle rider busted going 177 km/h in 80 km/h zone on #BCHwy99 The incident involving the 22-year-old female rider came less than a week after a fatal motorcycle accident on the same stretch of road. Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Sit-skiing, moon cycles, irrigation and poop on Kelowna leg of the Amazing Race Canada Big White, Kelowna and West Kelowna all looked incredible on national television Tuesday night! Read more ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

A pair of $3M home prizes in Kelowna up for grabs in BC Children's Hospital Dream Lottery A custom home in Shorerise or a modern farmhouse townhome in Wilden. 🔻 www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

UPDATE: Body of missing boater recovered from Mara Lake The search began Friday night after the group he was boating with realized that he was unaccounted for. Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Helmetless woman, 30, killed in BC e-scooter crash Police say a helmet won't prevent collisions, but it will significantly reduce the risk of a catastrophic injury or death. Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Kelowna, West Kelowna and Big White to shine on the Amazing Race Canada tonight While the North and South Okanagan were both recently featured on the show, this is the first Kelowna-centric episode since the opening leg of season 1 in 2013. Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

BC man charged with second-degree murder after fatal motor vehicle incident Police say the accused and victim were known to each other and it was “an isolated incident.” Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

No justice 5 years after Kelowna crane collapse, says union and families of victims 'Justice delayed is justice denied'. 🔻 www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Man goes missing while boating with friends on Mara Lake, presumed to have drowned The search for the man's body will resume Tuesday using towed sonar technology. Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Man wanted for ‘violent offences’ in multiple BC communities arrested in Kamloops Those offences included aggravated assault, assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm. Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

BC SPCA Kamloops in desperate need of foster homes Animal lovers in the community are urged to open their hearts and homes to pets in need. Learn more: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

BC teens able to escape car before it was hit by train Their vehicle became stuck on the tracks after taking the corner too fast and colliding with the train signal pole. Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Police trying to ID man accused of sexually assaulting employee at Kamloops liquor store The alleged incident happened at Angry Otter Liquor in Valleyview on June 26. Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

BC chief raises concerns over port expansion and pipeline plans The chief’s concerns come following two major announcements from federal and provincial governments. Full story: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Beer column: The BC Ale Trail’s comprehensive summer beer roundup is here! Written by yours truly, it features dozens of releases from craft breweries around BC to stock your fridge with this summer 🍻☀️ Check it out! ⤵️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Baby birds 101: What is harmful and what is helpful? If a baby bird is found alone, it’s important to understand whether it’s a hatchling, nestling or fledgling. Learn more: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

What makes this festival magical? Inside the upcoming Salmon Arm ROOTSandBLUES Of Monsters and Men, Blue Rodeo and The Sheepdogs are this year's headliners, but there's a whole lot more to be excited about. Read more: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Kelowna MLA launches 6-point plan to counter youth jobs crisis “The summer job is a rite of passage. The first rung on the ladder is still missing for far too many young people.” Read more: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Wine column: The World Cup and wine (it's a thing) Taittinger is the official Champagne and wine for sale at the concession. 🔻 www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Paddle boarder drowns in BC lake as wife yells for help from shore Police say the man was not wearing a life jacket and “reportedly had limited swimming abilities.” Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Campfire ban now in effect for the Kamloops Fire Centre The BC Wildfire Service says the ban is “to help prevent human caused wildfires and protect public safety.” Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Missing person whose vehicle was abandoned on BC Ferries vessel found dead "Investigators have determined that criminality is not a factor in the death." Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

BREAKING: Amber Alert for 6-year-old Alberta boy expanded into BC The boy, "believed to be abducted by his mother," was last seen in BC today. The pair may also be travelling with another man and 4-year-old child. www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

'Life is a Highway' hitster kicks off winery's Summer Concert Series Tom Cochrane plays Mission Hill Family Estate in West Kelowna. 🔻 www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

BC’s toxic drug deaths close to pre-pandemic levels as encouraging trend continues Three of the last four months have had the lowest number of deaths since before COVID-19 began in March 2020. Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

UPDATE: Structures destroyed as Ainslie Creek wildfire explodes to 17,000 hectares The BC Wildfire Service says the blaze has "grown substantially" due to "sustained strong winds, dry conditions and no rain." Read more: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Both drivers killed in head-on highway crash in Kootenay National Park #BCHwy93 An initial investigation determined that one of the vehicles crossed the centre line while negotiating a curve. Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Five Alarm Funk and Delhi 2 Dublin headlining outdoor BCLC concert in Kamloops The 12th annual Midsummer Music Jam concert is going to be a funky one with these two Canadian acts performing. Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Victims identified as sunken charter fishing boat located in deep BC waters Only 3 of the 10 people on board the 2017 Kingfisher 3025 Destination, operated by a Richmond-based company, survived the incident. Read more: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Merritt man distracted by free plays before noticing $1M lotto win He says he views things differently since his wife passed away last year, so there will be no celebration, but he plans on using the money for home renovations. Read more: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Major delays northbound on Coquihalla due to vehicle fire on Snow Shed Hill #BCHwy5 Also of note on BC Interior highways, there's an electrical outage that has knocked out all EV chargers on #BCHwy1 between Revelstoke and Golden. Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

The Amazing Race Canada heading to Kelowna and Big White for next week’s episode After kicking off in Whistler and Squamish, the second leg of the race takes competitors to the Okanagan for the third time in five years. Read more: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

UPDATE: American tourist struck by cyclist in Vancouver has died Police say he passed away 6 days after the incident that sent him to hospital in critical condition. Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

UPDATE: American tourist struck by cyclist in Vancouver has died Police say he passed away 6 days after the incident that sent him to hospital in critical condition. Details: www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

BC Interior man wants to help his 8 grandchildren after $500K lotto win He also wants to complete some home renovations, but first up is a trip to Spain that was already booked before the life-changing win. Full story: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

$9M granted to 56 communities across BC to streamline home approvals Local governments that have been awarded grants include the RDCO, Lake Country, Peachland, Penticton, Summerland and Kamloops. Learn more: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Vancouver radio stations Sportsnet 650 and News 1130 shut down as Rogers cuts hundreds of jobs It marks an end for the BC’s only remaining sports radio station and an all-news station that has been on the air in the Lower Mainland for 30 years. www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

A campfire ban is going into effect for the Okanagan later this week The BC Wildfire Service says the ban is “to help prevent human caused wildfires and protect public safety.” Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Blazers ink Alaskan-born forward to WHL deal He had 35 goals and 77 points in 65 games for the Sioux Falls Power 15U team last season. Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Helicopter rescue needed for couple trying to complete gruelling BC hike in 1 day They were said to be "poorly equipped for the demands of the trip" and called for help when they were "exhausted and unable to continue." Read more: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Okanagan wineries dominate at the All-Canadian Wine Championships 4 'best of' trophies, 24 double-gold, 52 gold, 56 silver and 47 bronze. 🔻 www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Motorists stranded on Sea to Sky Highway well into the night after fatal crash Sunday #BCHwy99 Police say the female motorcyclist killed in the crash was "speeding and driving erratically" right before it happened. Read more: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

Missing woman ‘swept away’ while swimming in BC provincial park The park remains open to the public today, but one section is closed to allow search and rescue crews to safely do their work. Details: www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

VIDEO: Police investigating footage of Tesla driver asleep at the wheel on #BCHwy1 The woman who filmed the video says the Tesla was travelling around 100 km/h with two children in the backseat. Watch ⬇️ www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...