Author Archives: James Peters
Kamloops federal ballot gets longer with entry of Animal Protection Party candidate
KAMLOOPS - A seventh federal election candidate has stepped forward in Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo. Kira Cheeseborough is letting her name stand under the banner of the Animal Protection Party of Canada...
Sep 09, 2019 Image Credit: Contributed / Kira Cheeseborough
Savona man dies in weekend car crash
SAVONA, B.C. - A Savona man in his 20s has died after a crash early Sunday morning.Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says Kamloops-Tk'emlups RCMP officers responded to a single-vehicle cras...
Sep 09, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Shots fired complaint brings police to North Shuswap
SCOTCH CREEK, B.C. - RCMP say a tense situation in the North Shuswap Saturday (Sept. 7) stemmed from a shots fired complaint.According to a news release from Chase RCMP, it began at 2:20 p.m. with a c...
Sep 09, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Multiple fire starts brought to Kamloops area by lightning storm now extinguished
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue dealt with a number of calls yesterday (Sept. 7), after a lightning storm made its way through the area. Reports of lightning strikes around town began flowing in short...
Sep 08, 2019 (Image Credit: Contributed by Scott Tordoff)
Suspect arrested by Kamloops RCMP after allegedly firing paint balls at vehicles
KAMLOOPS - A man who was arrested in Kamloops yesterday after firing paint balls at vehicles and threatening people is expected in court today (Sept. 8).In a release, Kamloops RCMP Staff Sgt. Mat. Van...
Sep 08, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
BC Wildfire Service battling out of control fires near Merritt, Peachland
MERRITT - The BC Wildfire Service is tackling several fires in the Kamloops Fire Centre today (Sept. 7). Fire Information Officer Taylor MacDonald says the Shovelnose Mountain wildfire is now estimate...
Sep 07, 2019 (Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service)
Parkcrest Elementary not considered an active fire scene anymore, but public reminded to stay clear
KAMLOOPS - After a fire largely destroyed Parkcrest Elementary Thursday evening, the charred remains of the school were still smoldering yesterday morning. (https://cfjctoday.com/2019/09/06/parkcrest-...
Sep 07, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today/Dylana Milobar)
Parkcrest Elementary: What's next for staff and students?
KAMLOOPS - 24 hours after Parkcrest Elementary burned down, questions about the future of the school abound. First and foremost is what will happen with the students and staff for the rest of the scho...
Sep 06, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
BC Wildfire crews responding to blaze south of Merritt
MERRITT, B.C. - BC Wildfire crews are attending a wildfire that has popped up south of Merritt.In a tweet, the provincial fire service says the blaze is near Shovelnose Mountain, 30 kilometres south o...
Sep 06, 2019 Image Credit: Twitter / BC Wildfire Service
Resources for Parkcrest Elementary staff, students and parents
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops community is opening its heart to those directly affected by the Parkcrest Elementary School fire.The following are companies and organizations reaching out. To let us know abo...
Sep 06, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
