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📰 News

The city needs to borrow $40 million just to cover its bills until property taxes come in. Kamloops staff are asking council for authorization to take on short-term borrowing to pay employees and vendors — this is a normal cash-flow move for municipalities, but $40 million is a lot of bridge. (CFJC Today)

The Blazers blanked Victoria 8-2, holding them to a season-low 16 shots. Dominant from puck drop to final buzzer — exactly the kind of performance you want heading into the playoff push. (CFJC Today)

The Westsyde Whundas finished fifth at the AA senior boys basketball provincials. Seeded ninth, they outplayed expectations all tournament. Solid run. (CFJC Today)

The TRU WolfPack women's volleyball team plays for Canada West bronze today. Dropped the semi to the Pandas in straight sets, but hardware is still on the table. (CFJC Today)

The Fighting Trout jersey is back. The Blazers drop their latest Thompson River edition next weekend — limited run, proceeds to the Kamloops Chamber. (CFJC Today)

Coldest Night of the Year is closing in on $25K for Mustard Seed Kamloops. Nearly at goal — if you've been meaning to chip in, now's the time. (Castanet)

🚨 Safety

The 100 Mile House ER closed for 13 hours this weekend — the sixth time in 2026. Interior Health confirmed the closure, leaving area residents without emergency coverage for more than half a day. At this rate, it's becoming a pattern. (CFJC Today)

A Kamloops man is on trial accused of sexually assaulting three former partners. A second complainant took the stand this week — the case is working its way through court. (Castanet)

🎭 Events

Kamloops Film Festival wraps up this weekend. The Wizard of Oz screens Saturday at 2pm with a family event beforehand. Blue Heron (TIFF Best Canadian Discovery winner) plays at 6pm. Sunday closes with The Chronology of Water, Kristen Stewart's directorial debut, at 7pm. All at the Paramount. (thekfs.ca)

The Blazers host Vancouver this weekend. Saturday 6pm at Sandman Centre. After that 8-2 demolition of Victoria, they're rolling.

Soul Diva with the Kamloops Symphony. Sonia Reid brings Dionne Warwick and Stevie Wonder classics to life with the KSO backing her. Saturday 7:30pm at Sagebrush Theatre.

🛣️ Roads & Weather

Showers and flurries through the weekend, clearing Monday.

🚧 Hwy 1 west of Kamloops: Single-lane alternating Thu Mar 12 for guardrail repairs.

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

⚠️ Hwy 1 (Chase to Kamloops): Watch for falling rocks. (DriveBC)