Author Archives: James Peters
Canada's Health Minister announces $400,000 for overdose response training in B.C., Yukon
KAMLOOPS - The federal government has announced $400,000 in funding for opioid overdose response training in BC and the Yukon. Canada's Health Minister, Ginette Petitpas Taylor made the announcement i...
Jul 18, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Mustard Seed Kamloops closes men's recovery program
KAMLOOPS - The Mustard Seed New Life Community in Kamloops has announced the closure of its men's recovery program.In a news release, The Mustard Seed says it's closing the program to develop stronger...
Jul 18, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
UPDATE: Driver, passenger treated for minor injuries after semi jack-knifes near Revelstoke
REVELSTOKE, B.C. - UPDATE: Police are releasing more information about an early morning crash near Revelstoke. Police say in a news release that just before 5:00 a.m. emergency responders attended the...
Jul 17, 2019
TRU alum who started leading cannabis producer Hexo steps down
KAMLOOPS - A Thompson Rivers University alumnus who co-founded one of Canada's leading cannabis companies is stepping down from his corporate role.In a news release, Hexo has announced Adam Miron is r...
Jul 17, 2019 Image Credit: Facebook / Adam Miron
Interior Health Authority has second-highest number, rate of suicide deaths
KAMLOOPS - For another year, Interior Health has had the second-highest number of suicide deaths in the province. According to new numbers from the BC Coroners Service, IH, along with Fraser Health, m...
Jul 17, 2019 Image Credit: BC Coroners Service
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Kamloops area, warning in place for Cariboo
KAMLOOPS - When thunder roars, go indoors. That's the message from Environment Canada as a severe thunderstorm watch is issued for the North Thompson, and continued for the Cariboo. "Conditions are fa...
Jul 17, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Struggle for Survival
Twice a week, Chad Klassen will showcase a different non-profit in our community that relies on generosity and donations to keep running. Part 1: The Mustard Seed New Life Community Part 2: The Salvat...
Jul 17, 2019
STRUGGLE FOR SURVIVAL: The Mustard Seed New Life Community
KAMLOOPS - This is the first part of a new series on CFJC Today and CFJC TV called Struggle for Survival, featuring various non-profits in Kamloops that are working to make people's lives better. The ...
Jul 17, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Ebata Eyecare Day of Caring provides gift of clear vision to people in need
KAMLOOPS - Living without clear vision poses quite the challenge for people who cannot afford an eye examination or glasses. Dr. Russ Ebata at Ebata Eyecare provided these services free today to clien...
Jul 16, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Adam Donnelly
Wet weather this summer has helped suppress wildfire behaviour in Kamloops region
KAMLOOPS - So far this year in the Kamloops Fire Centre, far less hectares of land have been burned and it's thanks in part to more precipitation.Kamloops Fire Centre information officer Nicole Bonnet...
Jul 16, 2019 rain
