KAMLOOPS - The 23rd annual VW Turtle River Race is coming up this weekend and the Kamloops Brain Injury Association (KBIA) is preparing thousands of turtles for their trip down the South Thompson River. The event kicks off with a barbecue at noon and races scheduled for 1:00 p.m and 2:00 p.m from Riverside Park on Sund...

KAMLOOPS - They've taken the idea of a 'group project' to new heights. Propolis and its community funded investment strategy have raised enough money to buy a property along Tranquille Road for a redevelopment project. The Propolis Cooperative Housing Society has been raising money through community bonds to purchase 4...

KAMLOOPS - Kamloops has become known as a mountain biking mecca in recent years. To celebrate the start of the spring season, the local mountain biking and cycling community will be hosting a kick-off event this weekend. Stoke the Season is a new, one-day festival for bikers to share their passion for the sport and for...

KAMLOOPS - It's nearly time for the 27th Annual CFJC TV Boogie the Bridge. Final race preparations are underway ahead of Sunday's (Apr. 28) event, including Boogie Expo. Throughout Friday and Saturday, thousands of participants for this year's event will be picking up their race packages and taking in the sights at the...

KAMLOOPS - Tickets for the 26th Annual Kamloops Wine and Beverage Festival went on sale this week and, according to the events organizer, tickets are going fast. The two-day event takes place at the Colombo Lodge on May 30 and June 1 and will feature more than 30 food and drink vendors. "It's a way for people to c...

KAMLOOPS - In the five years the McNutt family has hosted its annual Christmas Charity Drive, more than $200,000 has been donated to the Kamloops Hospice under Cassie McNutt's name. In recognition of the McNutt family's contributions to hospice care, it has been given the Order of Saint Lazarus Award.Saint Lazarus in C...

KAMLOOPS - After a year off, the BrewLoops beer festival is back. On Saturday night (Apr. 27), thousands of people will flock to the city's downtown core for the return of the popular event. BrewLoops has a focus on B.C.-made products, and this year's festival will showcase more than 25 options of craft beer, cider and...

KAMLOOPS - With The Loop's eviction looming, North Shore access to warm meals and a day space for the homeless community may be threatened. On Thursday morning (Apr. 25), concerned community members and service providers gathered at The Loop's space in the 400-block of Tranquille Road to discuss bridging the potential ...

KAMLOOPS - Day One Society in Kamloops has expanded its ability to provide care to the youth of Kamloops. Earlier this year, the society was finally able to open a dedicated youth wing with five single occupancy rooms at its Phoenix Centre location. The beds are available for anyone under the age of 25 who is looking t...

KAMLOOPS - For those who didn't grow up with modern technology like smartphones or even the internet, a local organization is offering a way to become familiar with how it all works. Kamloops Partner Assisted Learning (KPAL) has a new version of its popular Tech Cafes, with teenagers volunteering to teach seniors how t...

KAMLOOPS - According to recent data, the Kamloops Food Bank saw an 85 per cent increase in the number of people needing its services throughout 2023, with more than 13,000 clients coming through its doors. The Spring Rotary Food Drive this weekend is gearing up to help the Food Bank keep its shelves stocked. Food Bank ...

KAMLOOPS - Almost a year after his debut offering dropped, local comic book artist Nick Klie released a follow-up book in his Life: The Necropolis series."This is another adventure for a character I created called Life," Klie tells CFJC Today. "He's a wandering mercenary; it's a science-fiction story. An...

KAMLOOPS - It's another dent in the growing need for childcare in Kamloops. Dozens of spaces are opening at School District 73's new Happyvale facility. Monday afternoon (April 22), the district hosted a grand opening of the centre, run by Inquiring Little Minds. The daycare mirrors what currently exists at Ralph Bell ...

KAMLOOPS - Monday is Earth Day - a reminder of the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability, encouraging people to come together and take action for a healthier planet and brighter future. The City of Kamloops took it to heart and held its first Clean the Beach Day in Riverside Park on Sunday (April ...

KAMLOOPS - The Chris Rose Therapy Centre for Autism has been running since 1989 and, on Saturday (April 20), held its 13th Annual Chris Rose Walk for Autism. The event raised funds to promote programs and services for the children, youth and adults at the centre. The organization's is to empower each individual to achi...

KAMLOOPS - In just over a week's time, the Overlanders Bridge will be one of the busiest spots in the city, as thousands of red-clad runners and walkers will file over it as part of the 27th Annual CFJC TV Boogie the Bridge."Super excited," Boogie the Bridge founder Jo Berry tells CFJC Today. "Boogie pre...

KAMLOOPS - Volunteers from all over the city came out for burgers, hot dogs and to rub elbows with the city's council and mayor during the 12th Annual Kamloops Volunteer Appreciation Barbeque. Down at Sandman Centre, the Kamloops Brock Central Lions Club was busy grilling up burgers and hot dogs for the group, despite ...

TK'EMLÚPS TE SECWÉPEMC - At 82 years old, Charlotte Manuel begins every morning with a smudge. Maintaining that practice is part of how she's been able to reach 45 years of sobriety, a milestone she will reach on Saturday (Apr. 20). "First thing when I get up in the morning, I smudge, I say my prayer...

KAMLOOPS - A large part of what the Kamloops Hospice Society does it provide comfort to those who may be approaching the end of life - and thanks to donations collected through a local family's Christmas fundraiser, the facility was recently able to buy 12 new expandable 'cuddle' beds for patients. Cassie's Charity Dri...

KAMLOOPS - As the saying goes, 'April showers bring May flowers' - but they can also bring muddy trails. And in anticipation of typical spring rainfall, the city is reminding park users of potential impacts to trail conditions. Nature parks in Kamloops are filled with trails for hikers and bikers alike. But when people...

KAMLOOPS - Sarah Holliday was crafting with her daughters on May 17, 2020, navigating the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. The memory stands out because family time was interrupted by a nearby plane wreck that sent shock waves across the country. Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Captain Jennifer Casey was k...

KAMLOOPS - The local branch of the BC SPCA is giving the City of Kamloops until the end of the month to reach a new agreement for kennelling stray cats. For more than a decade, the BC SPCA has been contracted by the city to intake and kennel stray cats until they are either reclaimed by their owners or put up for adopt...

KAMLOOPS - BC's agriculture industry has been heavily impacted by the recent years of extreme weather conditions. While many in the industry are preparing for another year of drought, Eden Mackay, food sovereignty coordinator with the Kamloops Food Policy Council, says that may not be the only setback for local food pr...

KAMLOOPS - An awe-inspiring memorial art display - a 1:1 ratio of a Royal Canadian Air Force CT-114 Tutor Snowbird - is being installed at Fulton Field Park, adjacent to the Kamloops Airport, as a tribute to fallen Royal Canadian Airforce Captain Jennifer Casey, according to a City of Kamloops press release issued on T...

KAMLOOPS - The Loop on the North Shore of Kamloops could be looking for a new home soon as the building that houses the space along Tranquille Road has been sold. "You can put fences up around this place, people will just gather outside the fences because they have nowhere else to go and this is their home," ...

KAMLOOPS - In the spirit of Earth Day, the City of Kamloops will be hosting its first Clean the Beach event from Riverside Park on Sunday (April 21). The goal is to get as many volunteers out as possible to grab garbage and other items littered along the riverbanks near Riverside Park out to Overlanders Beach and the s...

KAMLOOPS - The BC SPCA has set a deadline for when it could stop taking in stray cats from Kamloops and area. If a new contract with the City of Kamloops is not signed by April 30, the SPCA says it will no longer be able to accept stray cats from Kamloops Animal Control or community members, effective May 1. In a news ...

KAMLOOPS - Day One Society (D1S) expanded the capacity of its youth detox wing at Phoenix Centre over the winter. Since five additional beds opened on Feb. 15, 2024, D1S says 11 youth have been served over a six-week period. In a news release issued Tuesday (April 16), D1S says the single-occupancy beds serve youth age...