Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
VIDEO: Kamloops pipeliner reaches American Idol Top 24
HOLLYWOOD - Cameron Whitcomb can't be stopped.The backflipping pipeliner from Kamloops has made it through the latest round of performances on ABC's American Idol and is now in the competition's final...
Apr 05, 2022
NorKam Secondary briefly on hold-and-secure Tuesday after threats complaint
KAMLOOPS - Information is sparse, but NorKam Secondary School was briefly placed on hold-and-secure Tuesday morning (Apr. 5). The hold-and-secure protocol has since been lifted.Kamloops RCMP say they ...
Apr 05, 2022
Coquihalla Highway re-opens in both directions after late night vehicle incidents
UPDATE (7:30 p.m.): DriveBC reports that the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt re-opened in both directions. Drivers are told to expect delays, and be cautious in the area as they watch for ...
Apr 05, 2022
COVID-19: B.C. hospitalizations jump over the weekend
VICTORIA - The province is reporting a significant jump in COVID-19 hospitalization over the weekend.According to the latest surveillance report issued by the B.C. Ministry of Health Monday afternoon ...
Apr 04, 2022
Valleyview Secondary opens east wing expansion
KAMLOOPS - It's a big change that has been a long time coming. Valleyview Secondary School students are finally all in one building together. No more portables, disconnected from the school. No more h...
Apr 04, 2022
Kamloops Heritage Railway reaches junction, switches track in preparation for new park
KAMLOOPS - Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kamloops Heritage Railway society has been working behind the scenes to make improvements to their yard located near Pioneer Park. After a coup...
Apr 04, 2022
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Overlander Residential Care — less than one month after last one ended
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health is confirming a COVID-19 outbreak at Overlander Residential Care.In an email to CFJC Today, IH confirms the outbreak is in one building at the facility and includes 28 posit...
Apr 04, 2022
Dudy announces run for Kamloops mayor, promises to get performing arts centre built
KAMLOOPS - Two-term councillor Dieter Dudy has expressed his intention to run for the mayor's chair. Dudy made the announcement in front of his supports at Riverside Park on Monday morning. He's the f...
Apr 04, 2022
RCMP searching for driver who struck and killed two dogs in Brocklehurst
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are investigating after two dogs were struck and killed by a vehicle in Brocklehurst early Monday (April 4) morning. Officers were called to Ord Road at McLean Street near 5:0...
Apr 04, 2022
Ashcroft woman planning two tropical vacations after $500,000 win
ASHCROFT, B.C. - An Ashcroft woman can cross off not one, but two tropical vacations on her bucket list after winning the $500,000 Extra prize from the Lotto 6/49 draw on March 23.Mary Jobling was sho...
Apr 04, 2022
