Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops-North Thompson MLA hopeful more supports for business on the way as part of restart plan
KAMLOOPS - This week has been a milestone in British Columbia's battle against COVID-19. On Wednesday, Premier John Horgan unveiled the province's four-phase plan to reopen BC. However, one of the cri...
May 08, 2020
Kamloops council to consider reinstating downtown parking fees
KAMLOOPS - The break on parking in downtown Kamloops is about to come to an end.A report coming to Kamloops council next week will recommend reinstating paid parking in two phases.Paid parking was nix...
James Peters May 08, 2020
RCMP seek two men in connection with confrontation at Tiny House Warriors camp
CLEARWATER, B.C. - RCMP hope to speak to a pair of men who were captured on video during a recent incident at the Tiny House Warriors camp near Blue River. Residents of the camp allege the men appeare...
May 08, 2020
Price gouging not to blame for recent increase in Kamloops gas prices: industry expert
KAMLOOPS - Why are gas prices in British Columbia so much higher than in neighbouring Alberta?That question is on the mind of many frustrated B.C. motorists.A GasBuddy heat map of prices in Canada sho...
May 08, 2020
Alpine snowpack still above normal, flood risk remains elevated: province
VICTORIA - While much of the low- and mid-elevation snowpack has melted already, there is still plenty of water yet to come down from the alpine.The B.C. River Forecast Centre has released its May 1 S...
May 08, 2020
Kamloops salon receiving multiple phone calls for hair cuts, preparing for reopening day
KAMLOOPS - Personal service businesses like salons are able to reopen as part of the second phase of B.C. economic reopening plan. But already owners are being bombarded with phone calls from clients ...
May 07, 2020 Corrine Serink, owner of Ardeo Spa Salon at the corner of 4th Avenue and Seymour Street, is getting ready to reopen the salon in mid-May (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Kamloops restaurant, bar and cafe owners awaiting more guidance ahead of reopening later this month
KAMLOOPS - On Wednesday (May 6), the province unveiled its four-phase plan to reopen many businesses which were closed as a result of COVID-19. Premier John Horgan revealed we're already in Phase One,...
James Peters May 07, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
School District 73 prepares for voluntary return of elementary students
KAMLOOPS - School District 73 is developing a plan for teachers and students after Premier John Horgan announced a voluntary return to classes for some students. Beginning after the May Long weekend a...
May 07, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
B.C. Coroners Service reports high rate of overdose deaths in Kamloops so far in 2020
KAMLOOPS - There are concerning numbers from the B.C. Coroners Service Thursday (May 7) with regards to British Columbians dying of illicit drug overdoses.In a new report detailing deaths in the first...
May 07, 2020 File Photo (Image Credit: Global BC)
Conservation Officer service to investigate death of Brocklehurst badger
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. Conservation Officer service is not letting the death of Sam the Brocklehurst badger go uninvestigated.In a Facebook post made Thursday morning (May 7), the service says it will co...
James Peters May 07, 2020 Image Credit: Facebook / Cherie Bitz
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