Blue-Green Algae
Nicola Valley area residents, politicians looking for answers after latest blue-green algae bloom
MERRITT - A Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) Director for the Nicola Valley area says residents are looking for answers following the latest blue-green algae bloom. While its not a new issue, David Laird, who represents Area "M" (Beautiful Nicola Valley - North), told CFJC Today that at least two if n...
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Interim Superintendent and Secretary-Treasurer chosen for Kamloops-Thompson School District
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops-Thompson School Board has appointed an interim Superintendent following the sudden departure of former Superintendent Rhonda Nixon last week. Nixon's resignation was announced last week, and her final day with the District was Friday (July 4). Shortly after the move was announced, CUPE 3500 sent...
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Emergency Response
'Give emergency vehicles space': Pinantan Lake first responders say after tailgating incident
KAMLOOPS - A group of local first responders in Pinantan Lake are reminding people to give emergency vehicles space after an ambulance was tailgated by a vehicle Sunday (July 6) while en route to Kamloops. In a post on Facebook, the Pinantan First Responders - a group that provides interim medical care while awaiting t...
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New WestJet Flight
Revived WestJet flight between Kamloops and Edmonton now operational
KAMLOOPS - The new WestJet Encore flight between Kamloops and Edmonton took to the sky for the first time Sunday (July 6) evening, restoring a direct air connection between the two cities for the first time in nearly two years.YKA Managing Director Jim Moroz told CFJC Today that there has been a lot of positive feedbac...
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Outdoor Theatre
Theatre Under the Trees returns to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - It's a family-friendly homage to the outdoor performances of ancient Rome and Greece. Theatre Under the Trees returns to Kamloops this summer with two classic stories. The Project X Theatre group will present Thumbelina and The Emperor's New Threads under the foliage of Prince Charles Park. It'll get underwa...
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Swiftwater Rescue
UPDATE: Search underway after TRU international student swept away in Thompson River Sunday
KAMLOOPS - (UPDATE 12:20 p.m.): Kamloops Search and Rescue (KSAR) crews are scouring the Thompson River for a Thompson Rivers University student who was swept away by the current around 5:00 p.m. Sunday (July 6) evening. KSAR President Paula Davies said the man they're looking for was part of a group of students who we...
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Featured Content
Stay Ahead of the Curve with Kamloops' Trusted Property Manager - Rohit Kumar
"I'm Rohit Kumar, born and raised in Kamloops, and I've witnessed our market's shifts firsthand. My mission is to keep investors ahead of the curve." As a property manager with RE/MAX Commercial Solutions, Rohit Kumar combines local insight with years of hands-on experience to ensure owners and investors maxi...
May 20, 2025
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Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening - Shaping Ornamental Maples
Ornamental trees like the Japanese and Korean maples are indeed beautiful to have in your yard, but where's the best place to plant them and how do you make them look like the fancy ones you see in magazines? Maury Hik from Art Knapp Garden Centre and Florist in Kamloops takes time to show you some of the basics about ...
Jun 18, 2025
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Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening - Plants For Under The Tree
Plants are indeed a wonderful thing to have in your yard. But certain areas of your yard may not be suitable for every plant, especially for under a tree! Maury Hik from Art Knapp Garden Centre and Florist in Kamloops has a number of great choices for doing just that!
Jun 18, 2025
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British Columbia
Why Canada may not be ready for 'new reality' of flash flooding and severe storms
VANCOUVER - Ryan Ness of the Canadian Climate Institute says he's been following the "terrible tragedy" of deadly flash flooding unfolding in Texas, where more than 100 people have died. But he's also worried Canada isn't doing enough to prevent such disasters here, saying the country needs to invest in flood...
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B.C. boosts tax credit for developers of video games, virtual reality simulators
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is boosting a tax credit to help developers of video games like Electronic Arts hire additional staff and invest money locally. Premier David Eby says the interactive visual media tax credit will rise to 25 per cent from the current 17.5 per cent starting Sept. 1, which is als...
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Scientists map recovery for endangered orcas off British Columbia's coast
A new report from a group of more than 30 experts says a population of endangered killer whales off the coast of British Columbia and Washington state is showing "no sign of recovery" and there's an "urgent need" for robust actions to save them. A statement from B.C.-based conservation groups says i...
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Local Sports
Ball Hockey Provincials
Nordiques win silver; Flyers, Junkyard Dogs win bronze at ball hockey provincials in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Cool Connection Nordiques had to settle for a provincial ball hockey silver medal this year.They were beaten 5-4 by the Surrey Giants in a back-and-forth 'C' division gold medal game at McArthur Island Sunday (July 6) afternoon. While the Giants struck first, the Nordiques led 2-1 and 4-3 in the...
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Town Hall Meetings
BC Soccer hosting town hall meeting in Kamloops Friday
KAMLOOPS - BC Soccer is hosting a town hall meeting in Kamloops next week as it works to shape the future of the beautiful game in the province.The Kamloops town hall is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday (July 11). BC Soccer said a location will be emailed to participants who sign up online. Similar town halls have already b...
Jul 06, 2025
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League1 BC
Kamloops United men win, women draw against Burnaby FC
BURNABY - It was an undefeated weekend for Kamloops United Football Club (KUFC) in League1 BC action Saturday (July 5) afternoon.The Kamloops men beat Burnaby FC 3-0 to improve to 19 points from 13 games - though they remain in fifth place with six wins, six losses, and a draw.While Kamloops is eight points behind lead...
Jul 06, 2025
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Canada
In the news today: Israeli minister rejects outside probes of Gaza
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Israeli minister rejects outside probes of Gaza As Canada escalates its criticism of how Israel is fighting the war in Gaza, one Israeli junior minister says her government won't submit to international investigations of the war t...
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Israeli junior minister rejects outside probes of Gaza war
OTTAWA - As Canada escalates its criticism of how Israel is fighting the war in Gaza, one Israeli junior minister says her government won't submit to international investigations of the war that it feels are meant to undermine the state's legitimacy. "We are a democracy with checks and balances and a robust judici...
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Advocacy group says court battle over psilocybin-assisted therapy is a turning point
OTTAWA - A non-profit group that advocates for access to therapy using psychedelic drugs has won a legal battle in a years-long fight with Health Canada - one the organization believes is far from over. "There's an obvious societal turning point here, one where the public, for sure, clinicians and certainly parts ...
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World
5 Israeli soldiers killed overnight in northern Gaza, military says
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - Five Israeli soldiers were killed overnight in northern Gaza, the Israeli military said Tuesday. The military said two other soldiers were seriously wounded. Israeli media said the infantry soldiers were on patrol when explosive devices were detonated against them. Media said militants also open...
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National Guard troops protect immigration officers in large-scale LA operation
LOS ANGELES (AP) - About 90 members of the California National Guard and over dozen military vehicles like Humvees are helping protect immigration officers Monday as they carry out a raid in a Los Angeles park, defense officials said. The operation in MacArthur Park, which is in a neighborhood with a large immigrant po...
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A man has been killed after opening fire at a US Border Patrol facility in Texas, authorities say
McALLEN, Texas (AP) - A 27-year-old man was killed Monday after opening fire at a U.S. Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas, authorities said. Federal agents returned fire at the man, who had an assault rifle and was carrying a utility vest, McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez told reporters Monday morning. Rodri...
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