High anxiety over softwood lumber despite tone change from U.S.: B.C. premier
British Columbia's premier says he is encouraged to see a shifting tone in U.S. President Donald Trump's talks with Canada, but concerns remain about how tariffs could devastate the province's softwood lumber sector. Premier David Eby says he will be travelling to Prince George in the B.C. Interior to speak with forest...
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B.C. bumps up rental subsidy programs for seniors, low-income families
Recipients of two British Columbia programs aimed at making rent more affordable for seniors and families in need will see a bump in their subsidies starting this month. The province says the average family supplement under the Rental Assistance Program will go from $400 to $700 per month while qualifying seniors under...
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Kamloops and Area
CANCER CARE
Kamloops cancer care centre won't have PET-CT scanner, no plans for redesign: Minister Osborne
KAMLOOPS - Concerns have been raised over the operation of the Kamloops cancer care centre that is expected to open in 2028.B.C. Health Minister Josie Osborne addressed some of those concerns on Wednesday (April 2) during an interview with CFJC Today and CBC Radio Kamloops.Among topics were shared operational responsib...
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BLAZE CONTAINED
Kamloops Fire Rescue determines Tuesday mobile home blaze started in kitchen
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) responded to a mobile home blaze at 1755 Ord Rd. at about 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday (April 1). Once on scene, crews entered the building and knocked down the fire. KFR investigators later determined a kitchen fire had spread into the attic of the mobile home. Two people were taken to ho...
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Firearm
RCMP take down suspect accused of pointing gun at honking driver on Tranquille Road
KAMLOOPS - RCMP pounced on a suspect who apparently waved a gun at an unhappy Tranquille Road driver Wednesday morning (April 2).Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says at about 11:00 a.m., Mounties were called to the 100-block for the report of a pedestrian who was said to have yelled at a driver who honke...
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Grasslands Conservation
BC Parks Foundation reaches fundraising goal to protect Juniper Ridge grasslands
KAMLOOPS - A fundraising campaign to help protect a large parcel of grasslands near Juniper Ridge has reached its goal.Launched in February by the BC Parks Foundation, the effort aimed to save 517 acres of private property within City of Kamloops limits from being sold for more than $5 million.The organization raised a...
Apr 02, 2025
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Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening - Things You Need To Get Done In Spring
Spring has sprung and the grass is rising - and Maury from Art Knapp Garden Centre and Florist in Kamloops has a whole list of things you need to get going on to get your yards and gardens ready for the growing season!
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CFJC TV Special
Art of Christmas 2024 with Art Knapp Kamloops
Maury and Ivy Hik from Art Knapp Garden Centre and Florist in Kamloops take a look back at the best holiday features from years past. Presented by CFJC TV and First Choice Hair.
Dec 25, 2024
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Art of Christmas
Art of Christmas - Flowering Seasonal Plants
There are many ways to bring warmth and colour to your home during the holiday season! Maury Hik from Art Knapp Garden Centre and Florist in Kamloops has a few ways for you to do that with seasonal flowering plants.
Nov 28, 2024
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British Columbia
B.C. police investigate after rock thrown through Tesla windshield strikes passenger
VANCOUVER - Police in Vancouver are investigating whether a Tesla was intentionally targeted when a rock smashed through its windshield, seriously injuring a passenger. A statement from the Vancouver Police Department says the woman was struck in East Vancouver on Sunday night. The statement says the pregnant woman had...
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High anxiety over softwood lumber despite tone change from U.S.: B.C. premier
British Columbia's premier says he is encouraged to see a shifting tone in U.S. President Donald Trump's talks with Canada, but concerns remain about how tariffs could devastate the province's softwood lumber sector. Premier David Eby says he will be travelling to Prince George in the B.C. Interior to speak with forest...
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U-Vic's overdose polices didn't 'meet the moment' before student's death: report
VICTORIA - There were several points at which a University of Victoria student could have been saved before she died of a drug overdose last year, but instead a report says she didn't get the naloxone or respiratory support needed to survive. The report by former Abbotsford, B.C., police chief Bob Rich looks into the J...
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WHL Awards
Blazers' captain Emmitt Finnie nominated for WHL Most Sportsmanlike Player Award
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Blazers captain Emmitt Finnie has been named a finalist for the Brad Hornung Memorial Trophy, which is presented to the WHL's Most Sportsmanlike Player.The 19-year-old Finnie led the Blazers in goals (37), assists (47), and points (84), and finished with just 26 penalty minutes in 55 games. He passe...
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Team of the Month
Kamloops native Sawyer Mynio named to CHL Team of the Month
KAMLOOPS - It was a March to remember for Kamloops native Sawyer Mynio, as he cracked the Canadian Hockey League's (CHL) Team of the Month for the first time this season.The 19-year-old Mynio had three goals and 12 points in nine games with the Calgary Hitmen to close out the Western Hockey League (WHL) regular season....
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STAYING HOME
WolfPack hold press conference in Westsyde to announce signing of highly touted recruit Scott
KAMLOOPS - Cason Scott of the Westsyde Whundas is one of the best basketball players in the country in his age group. There were at least 15 post-secondary institutions interested in acquiring his services, including each of the Canada West universities in B.C. The Grade 12 student had a tough decision to make about hi...
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Canada
Leaders pitch savings bonds, GST-free Canadian cars to bolster tariff-struck economy
The New Democrats and Conservatives both pitched ideas on the federal election trail Thursday to make Canada and its workers more resilient in the face of tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh proposed tax-free savings bonds, while Pierre Poilievre said a Conservative government would ...
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High anxiety over softwood lumber despite tone change from U.S.: B.C. premier
British Columbia's premier says he is encouraged to see a shifting tone in U.S. President Donald Trump's talks with Canada, but concerns remain about how tariffs could devastate the province's softwood lumber sector. Premier David Eby says he will be travelling to Prince George in the B.C. Interior to speak with forest...
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U-Vic's overdose polices didn't 'meet the moment' before student's death: report
VICTORIA - There were several points at which a University of Victoria student could have been saved before she died of a drug overdose last year, but instead a report says she didn't get the naloxone or respiratory support needed to survive. The report by former Abbotsford, B.C., police chief Bob Rich looks into the J...
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World
Pentagon's watchdog to review Hegseth's use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strike
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Pentagon's acting inspector general announced Thursday that he would review Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the Signal messaging app to convey plans for a military strike against Houthi militants in Yemen. The review will also look at other defense officials' use of the publicly available ...
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Israeli strike on a school in Gaza kills at least 27 people, Palestinian health officials say
DEIR AL BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - An Israeli airstrike on Thursday killed at least 27 Palestinians sheltering at a school in northern Gaza and wounded 70 more, said Health Ministry spokesman Zaher al-Wahidi, as Israeli forces have expanded their strikes and evacuation orders across the war-torn territory in recent days....
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Trump moves to fire several national security officials over concerns they're not loyal: AP sources
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump has moved to fire several senior White House National Security Council officials soon after he was urged by far-right activist Laura Loomer to purge staffers she deemed insufficiently committed to his Make America Great Again agenda, according to several people familiar with the...
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