Author Archives: James Peters
B.C. Liberal housing critic blasts government for strata legislation devoid of financial help
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. government says it's taking the first steps to address concerns about sky-high costs and the availability of insurance for condos. Housing Minister Selina Robinson introduced legis...
Jun 25, 2020
VIDEO: Kamloops CN crews open up historic rail bridge to boat traffic
KAMLOOPS - It used to be a common sight - but now, it happens once a year. Today, the CN Rail Bridge at Riverside Park was swung open to allow some boat traffic past. CFJC Today was down at the park t...
Jun 24, 2020
Police watchdog investigating after man injured during Brocklehurst arrest
KAMLOOPS - (NOTE: This story has been updated here.) B.C.'s Independent Investigations Office (IIO) is looking into an incident in Brocklehurst Tuesday night (June 23). According to a news release fro...
Jun 24, 2020
Province reports 14 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, one more death
VICTORIA - The province is reporting 14 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday. In a news release, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says today's cases bring the province-wide total to 2,849, distri...
Jun 24, 2020
Province warns Kamloops rivers may soon see highest levels this year
KAMLOOPS - Rainfall in the Kamloops area over the past few days is causing the rivers in the area to rise again.The B.C. River Forecast Centre (RFC) has issued high streamflow advisories for the North...
Jun 24, 2020
University of B.C. study warns wildfire smoke could make COVID-19 symptoms worse
VANCOUVER - A study by University of British Columbia researchers underscores the immediate, harmful health effects of wildfire smoke and says there are concerning implications during the COVID-19 pan...
Jun 24, 2020
Landslide risk leads to North Shuswap evacuation
LEE CREEK, B.C. - Five North Shuswap properties have been evacuated, and another seven are under an alert due to the risk of a landslide.The affected area is at 2633 Squilax-Anglemont Road in Lee Cree...
Jun 24, 2020
Thirteen new COVID-19 cases Tuesday; Interior Health total inches upward
VICTORIA - The number of COVID-19 cases in Interior Health has inched upward once again. In her briefing Tuesday (June 23), Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry reported 13 new cases across the ...
Jun 23, 2020
Parents warned after attempted child-luring incident near Pacific Way Elementary School
KAMLOOPS - The principal of Pacific Way Elementary School is warning parents after an apparent case of attempted child-luring Monday (June 22).According to an email to parents from Principal Anthoney ...
Jun 23, 2020
UPDATE: Ten people pulled from Adams River after raft capsizes
ADAMS LAKE, B.C. - UPDATE: Whitewater rafters who were in the area at the time have told CFJC Today that ten people were rescued. The rafters say they helped ensure those in the river were safe before...
Jun 22, 2020
