FIRE – Victoria Street fire being investigated as an arson
A downtown fire is being investigated as suspicious. On Jan. 14, 2026, Kamloops Fire Rescue and Kamloops RCMP responded to a fire at the former Fashion 5 clothing store at [Continue]
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BUSINESS BEAT – Newest predictions see gold rising higher and higher
We bet you’ll be surprised by the newest gold price prediction, yet another new trade deal for Canada, new promises related to a Canadian submarine contract, and to [Continue]
BUSINESS BEAT – Lending rates appear likely to hold steady for the year
The newest outlook for Canadian interest rates, more trade shopping for PM Carney and another big money takeover in Canada’s mining sector….in your Jan. 26 [Continue]
BUSINESS BEAT – Consumer confidence looks like it’s on the rise
Hey big spender – a new sign of consumer confidence, Canadian travel to the U.S. continues to tumble, a new clean energy investment opportunity, and Darrell’s [Continue]
COMMUNITY – New curling, racquet complex to replace Memorial Arena
A new curling and racket sports complex will rise in place of the Memorial Arena and Kamloops Curling Club on Victoria Street, the City announced today (Jan. 23, 2026). [Continue]
BUSINESS BEAT – Pay raises may be hard to come by this year
We’ve got the newest evidence of a tougher job market, an updated warning that pay raises will be hard to come by this year, a hint of confidence in the construction [Continue]
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