# kamloops (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover kamloops. Page: Feed: --- ## [Wildfire tops 67,000 hectares with heat, shifting winds expected to test containment (Kamloops)](https://www.castanet.net/news/Kamloops/628741/Wildfire-tops-67-000-hectares-with-heat-shifting-winds-expected-to-test-containment) _2026-08-21 · Castanet.net - Top Headlines_ UPDATE: 9:50 a.m. A wildfire burning out of control west of Merritt has grown to more than 67,000 hectares as crews brace for challenging conditions on Friday afternoon, with temperatures climbing and winds expected to strengthen. BC Wildfire Service officials say fire behaviour is expected to... ## [Enderby hosts annual Friday Night Lights tonight (Vernon)](https://www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/628753/Enderby-hosts-annual-Friday-Night-Lights-tonight) _2026-08-21 · Castanet.net - Top Headlines_ North Okanagan residents are getting revved up for Enderby's Friday Night Lights. Hot rods, classic trucks, stilt walkers, Ryan Michale Magic, live music and more takes place tonight starting at 5 p.m. Enderby's signature, one-night-only classic car show and summer festival runs un... ## [Kamloops man jailed five months after stealing two vehicles just days apart](https://www.castanet.net/news/Kamloops/628751/Kamloops-man-jailed-five-months-after-stealing-two-vehicles-just-days-apart) _2026-08-21 · Tim Petruk · Castanet.net - Kamloops_ A Kamloops man has been ordered to spend five months behind bars after stealing two vehicles just days apart. Kirklen Petkau-Desjardin, 31, admitted in Kamloops provincial court Thursday that he stole a Ford F-350 from a North Shore auto repair shop on June 7, 2025, and a Honda Accord from a dow... ## [Kamloops man jailed five months after stealing two vehicles just days apart (Kamloops)](https://www.castanet.net/news/Kamloops/628751/Kamloops-man-jailed-five-months-after-stealing-two-vehicles-just-days-apart) _2026-08-21 · Tim Petruk · Castanet.net - Most Recent Stories_ A Kamloops man has been ordered to spend five months behind bars after stealing two vehicles just days apart. Kirklen Petkau-Desjardin, 31, admitted in Kamloops provincial court Thursday that he stole a Ford F-350 from a North Shore auto repair shop on June 7, 2025, and a Honda Accord from a downto... ## [An attacker with a sword wounds several people at a school in Sweden (World)](https://www.castanet.net/news/World/628750/An-attacker-with-a-sword-wounds-several-people-at-a-school-in-Sweden) _2026-08-21 · The Canadian Press · Castanet.net - Most Recent Stories_ An attacker with a sword wounded several people Friday at a school in central Sweden, and police later arrested a suspect, officials said. The attack took place at the Brinell School in the city of Fagersta, northwest of the capital, Stockholm, the city government said. Police spokesperson Pelle Vam... ## [Lily Allen struggles to enjoy music now she's sober (Entertainment)](https://www.castanet.net/news/Entertainment/628748/Lily-Allen-struggles-to-enjoy-music-now-she-s-sober) _2026-08-21 · BANG Showbiz · Castanet.net - Most Recent Stories_ Lily Allen struggles to enjoy music since giving up alcohol eight years ago. The West End Girl singer, 41, has been sober for almost a decade after putting her party days behind her and she's admitted cleaning up had an impact on her enjoyment of concerts because she used to get drunk during live m... ## [Theo James is 'too old' to play James Bond (Entertainment)](https://www.castanet.net/news/Entertainment/628747/Theo-James-is-too-old-to-play-James-Bond) _2026-08-21 · BANG Showbiz · Castanet.net - Most Recent Stories_ Theo James is "too old" to play James Bond. The Gentleman star, 41, is among the stars being touted as possible replacements for Daniel Craig after he bowed out of the 007 franchise following the release of 2021's No Time to Die - but Theo is adamant it's too late for him to play the supe... ## [Jane Seymour narrowly avoided being bitten by a snake during Live and Let Die filming (Entertainment)](https://www.castanet.net/news/Entertainment/628746/Jane-Seymour-narrowly-avoided-being-bitten-by-a-snake-during-Live-and-Let-Die-filming) _2026-08-21 · BANG Showbiz · Castanet.net - Most Recent Stories_ Jane Seymour was almost bitten by a snake during the making of the James Bond classic Live and Let Die. The 75-year-old actress starred in the 1973 007 flick as Bond girl Solitaire and recalled how filming for one of the movie's climactic scenes went awry. Looking back at the scene in an interview... ## [Canada, U.K., Australia rebuke Israel for decision on aid workers' deaths (Canada)](https://www.castanet.net/news/Canada/628745/Canada-U-K-Australia-rebuke-Israel-for-decision-on-aid-workers-deaths) _2026-08-21 · The Canadian Press · Castanet.net - Most Recent Stories_ Canada, Australia and the U.K.'s foreign ministries are denouncing Israel's decision not to pursue criminal charges over a military strike that killed humanitarian aid workers in 2024. In a joint statement today, the three countries say the decision by Israel's military prosecutor against a criminal... ## [Friday heat, winds could challenge Pear Lake crews before unsettled weekend](https://www.castanet.net/news/Kamloops/628744/Friday-heat-winds-could-challenge-Pear-Lake-crews-before-unsettled-weekend) _2026-08-21 · Tim Petruk · Castanet.net - Kamloops_ Crews battling a sprawling wildfire north of Cache Creek are facing another day of potentially challenging conditions Friday, with temperatures forecast to hit 32 C and southerly winds developing by midday. The Pear Lake wildfire has grown to more than 161,000 hectares, and officials are warning ... ## [Sync Bookmarks Everywhere (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/fJt4AnPhEr3G) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync keeps folders and toolbar intact across Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. ## [Friday heat, winds could challenge Pear Lake crews before unsettled weekend (Kamloops)](https://www.castanet.net/news/Kamloops/628744/Friday-heat-winds-could-challenge-Pear-Lake-crews-before-unsettled-weekend) _2026-08-21 · Tim Petruk · Castanet.net - Most Recent Stories_ Crews battling a sprawling wildfire north of Cache Creek are facing another day of potentially challenging conditions Friday, with temperatures forecast to hit 32 C and southerly winds developing by midday. The Pear Lake wildfire has grown to more than 161,000 hectares, and officials are warning hot... ## [Court slashes $50M judgment against Infowars' Alex Jones over falsely calling school shooting a hoax (World)](https://www.castanet.net/news/World/628742/Court-slashes-50M-judgment-against-Infowars-Alex-Jones-over-falsely-calling-school-shooting-a-hoax) _2026-08-21 · The Canadian Press · Castanet.net - Most Recent Stories_ A Texas court has slashed the $50 million judgment to $1.5 million against Infowars founder Alex Jones over falsely calling 2012 school shooting a hoax. The ruling does not affect a $1.4 billion judgement against Jones in Connecticut, but is a significant legal victory for Jones after he and his com... ## [Early morning fire in Kelowna being investigated (Kelowna)](https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/628737/Early-morning-fire-in-Kelowna-being-investigated) _2026-08-21 · Kathy Michaels · Castanet.net - Most Recent Stories_ UPDATE 8:20 a.m. Mounties are investigating a structure fire that occurred early Friday, in the alley behind the 1000-block of Martin Avenue. The fire started in a multi unit garage and police said that officers worked to ensure residents in nearby homes were safely evacuated while members of the Ke... ## [Heat, wind expected to test Ainslie Creek containment before unsettled weekend](https://www.castanet.net/news/Kamloops/628741/Heat-wind-expected-to-test-Ainslie-Creek-containment-before-unsettled-weekend) _2026-08-21 · Tim Petruk · Castanet.net - Kamloops_ Containment lines around the Ainslie Creek wildfire will face a critical test Friday as temperatures climb to 35 C and winds blow across the large blaze burning west of Merritt. According to the BC Wildfire Service, Friday could mark a turning point in the fight if crews can keep the 66,557-hecta... ## [Heat, wind expected to test Ainslie Creek containment before unsettled weekend (Kamloops)](https://www.castanet.net/news/Kamloops/628741/Heat-wind-expected-to-test-Ainslie-Creek-containment-before-unsettled-weekend) _2026-08-21 · Tim Petruk · Castanet.net - Most Recent Stories_ Containment lines around the Ainslie Creek wildfire will face a critical test Friday as temperatures climb to 35 C and winds blow across the large blaze burning west of Merritt. According to the BC Wildfire Service, Friday could mark a turning point in the fight if crews can keep the 66,557-hectare ... ## [Fire near Purcell Wilderness Conservancy falls in hectare estimate, still out of control (Castlegar)](https://www.castanet.net/news/Castlegar/628724/Fire-near-Purcell-Wilderness-Conservancy-falls-in-hectare-estimate-still-out-of-control) _2026-08-21 · Castanet.net - Top Headlines_ The Jumbo Creek wildfire has dropped in size by nearly 300 hectares but is still considered burning "out of control," a B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) designation that means it is "expected to spread beyond the current perimeter." Over one day ago the wildfire - which ... ## [Merritt mayor says backcountry closure being respected, asks province to go further](https://www.castanet.net/news/Kamloops/628719/Merritt-mayor-says-backcountry-closure-being-respected-asks-province-to-go-further) _2026-08-21 · Michael Potestio · Castanet.net - Kamloops_ Merritt's backcountry closure appears to be holding, with city officials reporting zero known violations since the restriction took effect last week. The closure was imposed amid extreme drought and wildfire risk as the Ainslie Creek wildfire continues to burn west of the city. Mayor Mike Goet... ## [TRU students build real-world experience while constructing Aberdeen Training House](https://www.castanet.net/news/Kamloops/628714/TRU-students-build-real-world-experience-while-constructing-Aberdeen-Training-House) _2026-08-21 · Josh Dawson · Castanet.net - Kamloops_ Sixteen Thompson Rivers University trades students are getting a hands-on education this summer by building a house from the ground up in Aberdeen. The project is run under a partnership between TRU and the local branch of the Canadian Home Builders Association. It sees 16 trades students work wi... ## [Man drowns in Cultus lake Thursday afternoon (BC)](https://www.castanet.net/news/BC/628700/Man-drowns-in-Cultus-lake-Thursday-afternoon) _2026-08-21 · Castanet.net - Top Headlines_ Yet another person has drowned in B.C. waters this summer. A man on an inflatable boat on Cultus Lake was reported missing just after 1 p.m. Thursday, near Entrance Bay. Police and other first responders began searching the area where he was last seen, and at about 2:40 p.m., the man was found... ## [Wyatt Head takes over as new West Kelowna Warriors head coach (BCHL)](https://www.castanet.net/news/BCHL/628696/Wyatt-Head-takes-over-as-new-West-Kelowna-Warriors-head-coach) _2026-08-21 · Castanet.net - Top Headlines_ The West Kelowna Warriors didn't have to go far to find their new head coach. The Warriors announced Thursday they have promoted Wyatt Head to take over the reigns of the team. Head, who has served as an assistant coach the past two seasons, replaces Simon Ferguson who stepped down earli... ## [Marketplace for AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/PV5LzGgVg5DS) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Find professionals who use ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude to deliver work faster. ## [Vehicle occupant killed after plane makes emergency landing on busy road in Prince George (BC)](https://www.castanet.net/news/BC/628684/Vehicle-occupant-killed-after-plane-makes-emergency-landing-on-busy-road-in-Prince-George) _2026-08-21 · Castanet.net - Top Headlines_ UPDATE 5:10 p.m. One of the occupants of a vehicle that collided with a crash-landing plane in Prince George has died. Prince George RCMP say they were called at 2:20 p.m about the emergency landing of Foothills Boulevard. An RCMP news release Thursday evening confirmed that two vehicles we... ## [‘Not a time to be complacent’: Dangerous wildfire weather coming this weekend](https://www.castanet.net/news/Kamloops/628693/-Not-a-time-to-be-complacent-Dangerous-wildfire-weather-coming-this-weekend) _2026-08-20 · Michael Potestio · Castanet.net - Kamloops_ Hot, dry weather, erratic winds and dry lightning could drive a sharp increase in wildfire activity across the Thompson-Nicola on Friday and Saturday, prompting regional district officials to warn residents not to become complacent. The Thompson-Nicola Regional District is warning of a potentiall... ## [‘Not a time to be complacent’: Dangerous wildfire weather coming this weekend (Kamloops)](https://www.castanet.net/news/Kamloops/628693/-Not-a-time-to-be-complacent-Dangerous-wildfire-weather-coming-this-weekend) _2026-08-20 · Michael Potestio · Castanet.net - Most Recent Stories_ Hot, dry weather, erratic winds and dry lightning could drive a sharp increase in wildfire activity across the Thompson-Nicola on Friday and Saturday, prompting regional district officials to warn residents not to become complacent. The Thompson-Nicola Regional District is warning of a potentially d... ## [Strategies to identify common native bees contained in Bee Biology and Identification workshop (Trail)](https://www.castanet.net/news/Trail/628592/Strategies-to-identify-common-native-bees-contained-in-Bee-Biology-and-Identification-workshop) _2026-08-20 · Contributed · Castanet.net - Most Recent Stories_ If you have always wanted to know how to identify the amazing diversity of bees buzzing around your flowers, a mini bee school is in session this weekend in Rossland. The Bee Biology and Identification workshop ($150-$250) will take place this Saturday and Sunday at the Rossland Seniors Centre, pres... ## ['A monster, a beast': Summerland fire chief recounts harrowing fight to save town from Bald Range wildfire (Summerland)](https://www.castanet.net/news/Summerland/628604/A-monster-a-beast-Summerland-fire-chief-recounts-harrowing-fight-to-save-town-from-Bald-Range-wildfire) _2026-08-20 · Chelsea Powrie · Castanet.net - Most Recent Stories_ UPDATE: 4 p.m. Summerland's fire chief recalls chaos, bravery and helping hands in the first hours of the Bald Range fire as his crew and many others joined together to save the town. During a live streamed interview with the RDOS' Erick Thompson Thursday afternoon, fire chief Rob Robinson recounte... ## [B.C. court ruling reveals drug suspects sought by U.S. could seek trial in Canada (BC)](https://www.castanet.net/news/BC/628692/B-C-court-ruling-reveals-drug-suspects-sought-by-U-S-could-seek-trial-in-Canada) _2026-08-20 · The Canadian Press · Castanet.net - Most Recent Stories_ Three men facing extradition to the United States over their alleged involvement in transnational drug trafficking may seek to be tried in Canada, but the British Columbia Supreme Court says the prospect is "speculative at this point." Gurtej Smagh, Jaskarn Baghri, and Ravinder Dhanda were... ## [B.C. man gets 22 years in jail for historical sex crimes on Vancouver Island (BC)](https://www.castanet.net/news/BC/628691/B-C-man-gets-22-years-in-jail-for-historical-sex-crimes-on-Vancouver-Island) _2026-08-20 · The Canadian Press · Castanet.net - Most Recent Stories_ Police on Vancouver Island say a man has been sentenced to 22 years behind bars after being convicted of multiple sex offences. Port Alberni RCMP say Shaun Pater was sentenced last week for sexual interference against a person under 14, two counts of sexual interference against persons under 16 and ... ## [Kelowna warns of shutoffs as hundreds exceed water allotment on McCulloch system (Kelowna)](https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/628535/Kelowna-warns-of-shutoffs-as-hundreds-exceed-water-allotment-on-McCulloch-system) _2026-08-20 · Rob Gibson · Castanet.net - Most Recent Stories_ The City of Kelowna says hundreds of customers on the McCulloch non-potable water system have already blown past their water usage for the year, and the difficult conversations the city had a few weeks ago will soon result in some taps being cut off. "We are at the stage where we're going to ha... ## [B.C., federal governments announce $106.5 million investment for new fisheries fund (BC)](https://www.castanet.net/news/BC/628689/B-C-federal-governments-announce-106-5-million-investment-for-new-fisheries-fund) _2026-08-20 · The Canadian Press · Castanet.net - Most Recent Stories_ The British Columbia and federal governments have announced a joint investment of $106.5 million over five years to help restore salmon habitat and to support the province's fish and seafood sectors. The governments say in a joint news release that the money will be allocated through the new British... ## [City of Vernon has closed the Emergency Operations Centre (Vernon)](https://www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/628686/City-of-Vernon-has-closed-the-Emergency-Operations-Centre) _2026-08-20 · Darren Handschuh · Castanet.net - Most Recent Stories_ The City of Vernon has concluded its response to the Bradley Creek wildfire and has closed its Emergency Operations Centre. The EOC stood down on Aug. 19, but the emergency management team will continue to monitor local and provincial conditions and work with its partners as the wildfire season evol... ## [Browse ThreatCrush Modules (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/y1JkBUcfz6pU) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Install community-built security modules to extend real-time threat intelligence and monitoring ## [Pregnant cat forced to flee fire gives birth to surprise litter of kittens in Kamloops](https://www.castanet.net/news/Kamloops/628672/Pregnant-cat-forced-to-flee-fire-gives-birth-to-surprise-litter-of-kittens-in-Kamloops) _2026-08-20 · Kristen Holliday · Castanet.net - Kamloops_ When Reba the cat was evacuated from Clinton, no one knew she was expecting kittens. The soon-to-be mother cat arrived in Kamloops with her owner on July 24, as the Pear Lake wildfire raged through the South Cariboo, according to the City of Kamloops. "Animal care volunteers realized she... ## [Pregnant cat forced to flee fire gives birth to surprise litter of kittens in Kamloops (Kamloops)](https://www.castanet.net/news/Kamloops/628672/Pregnant-cat-forced-to-flee-fire-gives-birth-to-surprise-litter-of-kittens-in-Kamloops) _2026-08-20 · Kristen Holliday · Castanet.net - Most Recent Stories_ When Reba the cat was evacuated from Clinton, no one knew she was expecting kittens. The soon-to-be mother cat arrived in Kamloops with her owner on July 24, as the Pear Lake wildfire raged through the South Cariboo, according to the City of Kamloops. 'Animal care volunteers realized she was pregnan... ## [Vance weighs in on Jivani trade advocacy and how Carney tried to 'out-tough' Trump (Canada)](https://www.castanet.net/news/Canada/628687/Vance-weighs-in-on-Jivani-trade-advocacy-and-how-Carney-tried-to-out-tough-Trump) _2026-08-20 · The Canadian Press · Castanet.net - Most Recent Stories_ U.S. Vice-President JD Vance weighed in on the latest trade deal with Canada at a fundraising event Wednesday, saying Prime Minister Mark Carney tried to "out-tough" President Donald Trump while crediting his longtime friend Conservative MP Jamil Jivani as a helpful advocate for Canada. In... ## [City of Kamloops crews fixing break in water main line in southwest section of town](https://www.castanet.net/news/Kamloops/628628/City-of-Kamloops-crews-fixing-break-in-water-main-line-in-southwest-section-of-town) _2026-08-20 · Josh Dawson · Castanet.net - Kamloops_ UPDATE: 3:15 p.m. The City of Kamloops says crews have identified the source of a water main break in the southwest part of the city and repairs are underway. In an update on Thursday afternoon, the city said there are still no impacts to water use in the area. Another update will be provid... ## [Merritt drug alert warns of overdose risk from potent mix sold as down, dope or fentanyl](https://www.castanet.net/news/Kamloops/628685/Merritt-drug-alert-warns-of-overdose-risk-from-potent-mix-sold-as-down-dope-or-fentanyl) _2026-08-20 · Tim Petruk · Castanet.net - Kamloops_ Drug users in Merritt are being warned about a very high risk of overdose following a number of incidents linked to a dangerous batch of drugs containing a potent synthetic opioid and tranquilizer. According to an Interior Health drug alert issued Thursday, the substance is being sold as down, d... ## [Next two days pivotal on Merritt-area wildfire as crews face heat, stronger winds](https://www.castanet.net/news/Kamloops/628618/Next-two-days-pivotal-on-Merritt-area-wildfire-as-crews-face-heat-stronger-winds) _2026-08-20 · Tim Petruk · Castanet.net - Kamloops_ UPDATE: 2:21 p.m. Crews battling a large blaze burning out of control west of Merritt are facing what could be a pivotal two days, with a fire official saying the risk could be significantly reduced if containment lines hold through Thursday and Friday's hot and dry weather. The Ainslie Creek ...