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Pacific Coastal to offer six-days-a-week service between Kamloops and Vancouver
KAMLOOPS - Another regional airline is jumping into the void left by Air Canada's suspension of service to Kamloops. Wednesday morning (Jan. 20), Richmond-based Pacific Coastal announced new direct fl...
James Peters Jan 20, 2021

COVID-19 case count grows by 465 in B.C., with 61 new cases in Interior Health
VICTORIA - B.C. is reporting 465 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, including 61 more within Interior Health. The totals come as part of a prepared news release from Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie H...
James Peters Jan 19, 2021

UPDATE: Suspect in custody after Sahali retail theft, crash
KAMLOOPS - UPDATED: Kamloops RCMP say they've arrested one man after a retail theft and stolen vehicle incident led to a crash on the Trans Canada Highway this afternoon (Jan. 19). Cst. Crystal Evelyn...
James Peters Jan 19, 2021

Central Mountain Air suspends Kamloops-to-Prince George service but unveils Kamloops-to-Vancouver route
KAMLOOPS - Central Mountain Air has announced the suspension of three regional flights - but is offering a glimmer of hope to Kamloops jet-setters.In a news release issued Tuesday (Jan. 19), the Smith...
James Peters Jan 19, 2021

One death at Gemstone Care Centre in Brocklehurst as COVID-19 outbreak grows
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health is confirming one person has died of COVID-19 at Gemstone Care Centre in Brocklehurst. In an email to CFJC Today, IH says the outbreak has grown to 16 residents and four sta...
James Peters Jan 19, 2021

Fraser-Nicola MLA Tegart calls for clarity on funding for school upgrades
ASHCROFT, B.C. - Fraser-Nicola Liberal MLA Jackie Tegart is calling for clarification from the NDP Government on their commitment to upgrade ventilation systems in BC schools in response to COVID-19."...
James Peters Jan 19, 2021

UPDATE: Clinton man no longer considered missing
CLINTON, B.C. - UPDATE: RCMP say the man reported missing Tuesday (Jan. 19) has been in touch with officers and is no longer considered missing.
James Peters Jan 19, 2021 Image Credit: CFJC Today

Cancel foreign trips because travel rules could change suddenly, Trudeau says
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says any Canadian planning an international trip should cancel it. Trudeau is warning that while Canadians have the right to travel, the government could at any ...
James Peters Jan 19, 2021

Several left homeless by overnight apartment fire
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE- 7:30 AM. A major structure fire overnight has left a number of people temporarily homeless.(NOTE: Photos and video from the scene have been posted here.)The fire broke out around mi...
James Peters Jan 19, 2021

Community virus transmission in Kamloops seeps into long-term care system
KAMLOOPS - While the Interior started off the pandemic with modest COVID-19 infection rates compared to other parts of B.C, the region is experiencing a swell of cases.On Monday (Jan. 18), provincial ...
James Peters Jan 18, 2021

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