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📰 News

The Coquihalla is closed south of Kamloops — plan an alternate route. A multi-vehicle incident on Highway 5 between Merritt and Kamloops has shut down the northbound lanes, with detours via Highway 97C to 97D or Highway 5A (though commercial vehicles are restricted to 70% load on 5A). (Castanet)

Kamloops students built bridges out of popsicle sticks — and one of them held. The annual engineering competition put local kids' design instincts to the test. (Castanet)

Blazers honoured Devan Dubnyk before a 6-2 win over Vancouver. JP Hurlbert, Tommy Lafreniere, and Nathan Behm combined for five goals and ten points — a strong sendoff for a franchise legend. (CFJC Today)

The Kamloops Storm are up 2-0 on the Chase Heat in their KIJHL playoff series. Game 2 on Saturday puts them in the driver's seat heading into the rest of the first round. (CFJC Today)

Sun Peaks is getting a doctor back after five months without one. The physician who pulled out of talks with the resort has reached an agreement and will reopen their practice at the ski patrol facility. (CFJC Today)

Salmon Arm's Natalie Wilkie won Canada's first gold at the Milano Cortina Paralympics. The biathlon victory in the women's standing category puts a nearby athlete on the world stage. (CBC)

🎭 Events

The Brutal Comedy Tour hits Red Collar tonight. Greg Palone (YukYuks, CBS) and Ben Albert (40M+ TikTok views, Kill Tony) bring high-energy, no-filter stand-up. Doors 7:30 PM, show 8 PM. 18+. (Eventbrite)

Kamloops Film Festival continues through March 14. The 30th anniversary celebration runs at the Paramount Theatre with 26 films — comedies, documentaries, dramas, and more. (CFJC Today)

🛣️ Roads & Weather

🚫 Hwy 5 closed north of Merritt — multi-vehicle incident. Detour via Hwy 97C → 97D, or 5A (passenger vehicles only, 70% load restriction for commercial).

🚧 Minor lane closures Mon: Hwy 5 southbound at Mt Paul Way (8:30–10:30 AM), Hwy 1 westbound at Summit Dr (noon–2 PM).

🚧 Hwy 1 east of Cache Creek: Single-lane alternating weekdays Mar 10–Apr 10 for utility work.

⚠️ Conditions: Slushy sections on Hwy 5 between Walloper and Afton. Falling rocks on Hwy 1 (Chase to Kamloops). (DriveBC)