

Interface Fire
Blackpool Fire Rescue snuff out 'deliberate' interface fire along Highway 5
BLACKPOOL, B.C. - Blackpool Fire Rescue says its crews were called to an interface fire in a ditch along Highway 5 in the North Thompson that they say appears to have been deliberately lit. In a statement, Blackpool Fire Rescue says its crews responded to the fire near OnCall Service and North Thompson River Provincial...
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Interior Health Leadership
Susan Brown steps down as Interior Health President and CEO
KAMLOOPS - Susan Brown is out as the President and CEO of Interior Health, a little over a week after the Board of Directors said it was standing by her following calls for her resignation. Sources told CFJC Today about the change in senior leadership at Interior Health Friday (June 27) morning, and it was confirmed by...
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Our Community
Stay Ahead of the Curve with Kamloops' Trusted Property Manager - Rohit Kumar
May 20, 2025

Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening - Colourful Plants For Shade
Question of the Week
WILL THIS CANADA DAY CARRY MORE IMPORTANCE FOR YOU, IN LIGHT OF ANNEXATION AND 51ST STATE RHETORIC FROM THE U.S. PRESIDENT?
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Jun 26, 2025

Kamloops and Area

Don Hay Hired
Kelowna Rockets hire Kamloops native Don Hay as Associate Coach
KELOWNA, B.C. - Don Hay is a Kelowna Rocket.The Rockets announced the hiring of the 71-year-old Hay as an Associate Coach Friday (June 27). It comes a little over a month after the Blazers announced they would not be bringing Hay back for the 2025-2026 WHL season. "Don Hay stands as one of the most accomplished an...
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Grassfire Update
Grassfire near Peterson Creek Park under control
KAMLOOPS - The grassfire that broke out in the area of Peterson Creek Park Thursday (June 26) evening is now under control. That's according to an update from the City of Kamloops Friday (June 27) morning. "While the visible signs of fire have disappeared, crews remain on site to manage hot spots and will continue...
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Sewer Main Work
Major sewer main project to take over 4th Avenue in downtown Kamloops this summer
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops says work to upgrade the sewer main along 4th Avenue downtown is set to get underway early next month.Project Delivery Manager Adam Gordon says this work, which will be done by BA Dawson Blacktop Ltd., is part of the city's plan to increase its sewage capacity downtown. He told CFJC Toda...
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New Fire Station
TNRD director pleased to see new Monte Creek fire station nearing completion
MONTE CREEK, B.C. - The Thompson-Nicola Regional Director (TNRD) Director for the Monte Creek area says he's pleased to see the new fire station nearing completion. According to the TNRD, the building envelope was recently completed and construction itself is expected to wrap up in the coming weeksDoug Haughton told CF...
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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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Our Community
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May 20, 2025

Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening - Early Spring Bloomers
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WILL THIS CANADA DAY CARRY MORE IMPORTANCE FOR YOU, IN LIGHT OF ANNEXATION AND 51ST STATE RHETORIC FROM THE U.S. PRESIDENT?
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Jun 26, 2025

Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening - Plants For Under The Tree
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British Columbia

Interior Health CEO is out over closure of Kelowna, B.C., pediatric unit
KELOWNA - The head of British Columbia's Interior Health authority is stepping aside six months early over staff shortages that forced the closure of Kelowna General Hospital's dedicated pediatric unit. The authority says the end of president and CEO Susan Brown's tenure is among "key actions" taken by the bo...
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B.C. minister Bowinn Ma tells of 'frightening' incident at her constituency office
NORTH VANCOUVER - British Columbia's Infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma says there was a "frightening" security incident at her constituency office in North Vancouver early Friday. Ma says in a statement that all meetings and appointments at the office have been cancelled for the day. Her statement says that t...
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More Measles in Interior Health
Interior Health reports additional measles cases; three new exposure locations in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health says it has confirmed additional cases of measles in a number of communities in the region. A statement from Interior Health says communities with confirmed cases now include Kamloops, Kelowna, Salmon Arm and the Nelson area. The update comes after the health authority said Tuesday (June 24) ...
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Local Sports

Don Hay Hired
Kelowna Rockets hire Kamloops native Don Hay as Associate Coach
KELOWNA, B.C. - Don Hay is a Kelowna Rocket.The Rockets announced the hiring of the 71-year-old Hay as an Associate Coach Friday (June 27). It comes a little over a month after the Blazers announced they would not be bringing Hay back for the 2025-2026 WHL season. "Don Hay stands as one of the most accomplished an...
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West Coast League
NorthPaws win series against Kelowna; to rebrand as Kamloops Sandpipers on retro night in July
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops NorthPaws avoided an upset as they squared off against the Kelowna Falcons in West Coast League action Thursday (June 26) evening.The NorthPaws scored two runs in the sixth inning at Norbrock Stadium to beat the Falcons 3-2 in the rubber match of their three game series. They trailed 2-1 after f...
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NHL DRAFT
Behm, Lafreniere of Blazers look ahead to NHL Draft day, ponder landing spots
Nathan Behm and Tommy Lafreniere of the Kamloops Blazers are likely to be selected in the 2025 NHL Draft, which is scheduled to run on Friday [June 27] and Saturday in Los Angeles. "I think I'm a first-rounder, for sure, but obviously nothing's said and done yet, so just kind of waiting to hear my name called and ...
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Canada

Man charged with vandalism of National Holocaust Monument
OTTAWA - A 46-year-old man has been charged after Canada's National Holocaust Monument was vandalized earlier this month. The Ottawa Police Service said in a news release Friday that the man was charged with mischief to a war memorial, mischief exceeding $5,000 and harassment by threatening conduct. The man is schedule...
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Canada's national anthem is 45 years old today
OTTAWA - While the country will celebrate it's birthday next week, O Canada got a head start on Friday, celebrating its 45th year as the official national anthem. While it was often used as the de facto national anthem for years, O Canada was officially adopted through the National Anthem Act on June 27, 1980. A few da...
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B.C. minister Bowinn Ma tells of 'frightening' incident at her constituency office
NORTH VANCOUVER - British Columbia's infrastructure minister, Bowinn Ma, says there was a "frightening" security incident at her constituency office in North Vancouver early Friday. Ma says in a statement that all meetings and appointments at the office have been cancelled for the day. Her statement says that...
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World

Senate rejects effort to restrain Trump on Iran as GOP backs his strikes on nuclear sites
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic efforts in the Senate to prevent President Donald Trump from further escalating with Iran fell short Friday, with Republicans opposed to a resolution marking Congress' first attempt to reassert its war powers following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. The resolution, authored by Sen. ...
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University of Virginia president resigns under Trump administration pressure on DEI, AP source says
WASHINGTON (AP) - The president of the University of Virginia is resigning his position under pressure from the Justice Department, which had pushed for his departure amid scrutiny of the school's diversity, equity and inclusion practices, a person familiar with the matter said Friday. The departure of James Ryan, who ...
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Funeral home owner who stashed nearly 190 decomposing bodies sentenced to 20 years prison
DENVER (AP) - A Colorado funeral home owner who stashed nearly 190 dead bodies in a decrepit building and sent grieving families fake ashes was sentenced to 20 years in prison in federal court Friday for cheating customers and defrauding the federal government out of nearly $900,000 in COVID-19 aid. Jon Hallford, owner...
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