# kamloops (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover kamloops. Page: Feed: --- ## [Sicamous man admits to killing 66-year-old neighbour in attack caught on camera](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/sicamous-killing-scott-keith-mcdonald-9.7313424?cmp=rss) _2026-08-20 · CBC | Kamloops News_ The story of the June 2024 killing was heard in a Kamloops courtroom this week, with security camera footage played as evidence and testimony from a man who witnessed the violent attack. ## [There is a full area closure of IR 2-5, including an area of Heffley Lake](https://sunpeaksnews.com/area-closure-restrictions/) _2026-08-15 · Noelle Suzuki · Sun Peaks Independent News_ There has been a full area closure of IR 2-5 with restricted access within IR 1. The post There is a full area closure of IR 2-5, including an area of Heffley Lake appeared first on Sun Peaks Independent News . ## [Finance critic Peter Milobar leaving B.C. Conservative caucus to sit as Independent MLA](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/finance-critic-peter-milobar-leaving-b-c-conservative-caucus-9.7307684?cmp=rss) _2026-08-14 · CBC | Kamloops News_ Peter Milobar will sit as an Independent MLA. He says his value don't align with new B.C. Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay. ## [A guide to helping wildfire evacuees](https://sunpeaksnews.com/a-guide-to-helping-wildfire-evacuees/) _2026-08-12 · SPIN · Sun Peaks Independent News_ The most effective way to support wildfire evacuees is through financial donations to trusted organizations, the province says. The post A guide to helping wildfire evacuees appeared first on Sun Peaks Independent News . ## [Off-road vehicles prohibited from Crown lands due to wildfire conditions](https://sunpeaksnews.com/crown-land-prohibition/) _2026-08-12 · Lys Morton · Sun Peaks Independent News_ Provincial off-road vehicle clubs ask members to cancel plans and stay home as Crown land prohibition goes into effect. The post Off-road vehicles prohibited from Crown lands due to wildfire conditions appeared first on Sun Peaks Independent News . ## [How organizations are adapting to a summer of smoke in B.C.'s Interior](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-tourism-associations-smokle-9.7300373?cmp=rss) _2026-08-08 · CBC | Kamloops News_ About 10 per cent of tourists in Kelowna are cancelling their accommodation, with about 10 per cent of the occupied hotel rooms taken by wildfire evacuees. Tourism Kelowna says the city has more to offer than outdoor recreation, but last-minute cancellations are linked to smoky skies. ## [Tourism Sun Peaks postpones the 2026 Heartland Country Festival, eyes fall for new dates](https://sunpeaksnews.com/heartland-festival-postponed/) _2026-08-06 · Noelle Suzuki · Sun Peaks Independent News_ While the new dates have yet to be released, tickets for this year’s Heartland Country Festival in Sun Peaks will be transferred or refunded. The post Tourism Sun Peaks postpones the 2026 Heartland Country Festival, eyes fall for new dates appeared first on Sun Peaks Independent News . ## [Megan Pretorius finishes first in the 2026 Canadian Downhill Championships](https://sunpeaksnews.com/national-dh-winner/) _2026-08-06 · Noelle Suzuki · Sun Peaks Independent News_ 15-year-old Megan Pretorius was the fastest female rider of the day during the race, adding to her impressive season so far. The post Megan Pretorius finishes first in the 2026 Canadian Downhill Championships appeared first on Sun Peaks Independent News . ## [Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality launches new platform for non-emergent issues](https://sunpeaksnews.com/non-emergent-issue-platform/) _2026-08-06 · Noelle Suzuki · Sun Peaks Independent News_ The platform will assist residents and guests with requests, concerns or complaints for the municipality, director of operations says. The post Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality launches new platform for non-emergent issues appeared first on Sun Peaks Independent News . ## [Survey: What should top the 2026 municipal election agenda?](https://sunpeaksnews.com/general-election-survey/) _2026-08-01 · SPIN · Sun Peaks Independent News_ We believe voters should guide the election conversation, not candidates or parties. Tell us what you think candidates in the 2026 general election should address. The post Survey: What should top the 2026 municipal election agenda? appeared first on Sun Peaks Independent News . ## [Hire AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ZAviVBBDBMGy) _2026-08-01 · **Sponsored**_ Browse public gigs, message candidates, and run video interviews — free to start. ## [Outrage grows as northern B.C. lacrosse team barred from provincial championship](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/prince-george-lacrosse-team-denied-9.7291582?cmp=rss) _2026-07-31 · CBC | Kamloops News_ A Prince George lacrosse team was denied participation in the Tier 1 Provincial Championships after the B.C. Lacrosse Association said it would not let teams who don't belong to a recognized league compete. ## [How to prepare for an evacuation: the basics](https://sunpeaksnews.com/how-to-prepare-for-an-evacuation-the-basics/) _2026-07-29 · Hollie Ferguson · Sun Peaks Independent News_ When preparing for an emergency evacuation, pack a go bag, register for support services and stay informed. The post How to prepare for an evacuation: the basics appeared first on Sun Peaks Independent News . ## [Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality seeks public input on Development Cost Charges Bylaw update](https://sunpeaksnews.com/sun-peaks-mountain-resort-municipality-seeks-public-input-on-development-cost-charges-bylaw-update/) _2026-07-29 · Hollie Ferguson · Sun Peaks Independent News_ The proposed Development Cost Charges Bylaw update would increase development cost charges by nearly 18 per cent. The post Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality seeks public input on Development Cost Charges Bylaw update appeared first on Sun Peaks Independent News . ## [Crews respond to wildfire in Sun Peaks](https://sunpeaksnews.com/crews-respond-to-wildfire-in-sun-peaks/) _2026-07-26 · Hollie Ferguson · Sun Peaks Independent News_ An initial attack crew suppressed a wildfire 5 kilometres from the village. The post Crews respond to wildfire in Sun Peaks appeared first on Sun Peaks Independent News . ## [RCMP say missing Red Deer man's remains found 2 years after river rescue attempt in B.C.](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/kamloops-rcmp-river-rescue-remains-9.7283423?cmp=rss) _2026-07-25 · CBC | Kamloops News_ The remains of a Red Deer man have been found just over two years after he disappeared while attempting a river rescue in British Columbia. ## [Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc chief says probe into possible unmarked graves continues with no end in sight](https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/kamloops-residential-school-chief-search-update-2026-9.7276990?cmp=rss) _2026-07-22 · CBC | Kamloops News_ Five years after Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc sent shockwaves around the world by announcing the First Nation found more than 200 possible unmarked graves at the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School, the chief says the community doesn't yet know if or when it will proceed with excavation. ## ['This is my mission': Advocate for safety along Thompson River calls for clearer warnings](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/advocate-for-improved-safety-along-thompson-river-says-this-is-my-mission-9.7273472?cmp=rss) _2026-07-18 · CBC | Kamloops News_ Robert Griffiths designed and implemented his own warning signs across Kamloops, B.C., in effort to prevent drownings. The City of Kamloops took those signs down within days, citing bylaw violations. Griffiths says there's improvements to be made. ## [Investigation launched into fuel prices in Kamloops, Sea-to-Sky regions](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/kamloops-squamish-fuel-price-investigation-9.7270138?cmp=rss) _2026-07-17 · CBC | Kamloops News_ The B.C. Utilities Commission is launching investigations into fuel pricing in both the Kamloops and Sea-to-Sky regions, after long-standing concerns that drivers consistently pay more at the pump than motorists in neighbouring communities. ## [Simpcw First Nation signs consent deal for proposed copper mine near Kamloops, B.C.](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/simpcw-first-nation-sign-consent-deal-for-proposed-copper-mine-near-kamloops-9.7273524?cmp=rss) _2026-07-17 · CBC | Kamloops News_ British Columbia's Environmental Assessment Office has signed an agreement with the Simpcw First Nation on how a proposed open-pit copper mine will be assessed, including the requirement for the nation's consent for the project to proceed. ## [Missing Kamloops hiker found dead on Washington state mountain range](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/kamloops-hiker-dead-washington-9.7270150?cmp=rss) _2026-07-14 · CBC | Kamloops News_ Gursimran Singh was expected to return from a solo trip to the Twin Sister Mountain Range on June 28. 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