Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
RCMP release photo of suspect in Tuesday stabbing incident
KAMLOOPS - RCMP have released a surveillance photo of the suspect in a Tuesday (Mar. 24) stabbing in Lower Sahali.The photo shows a man in a black and grey hoodie and grey sweatpants.For details of Tu...
Mar 25, 2020 Image Credit: RCMP Handout
SD73 expects students to resume learning by next week
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops-Thompson School District says students will be reconnected to their learning by March 30.In a news release, School District 73 says efforts by administrators, teachers and supp...
Mar 25, 2020
WCT returns with streaming performance of Leonard Cohen-themed production
KAMLOOPS - For self-isolaters missing the live theatre experience, Western Canada Theatre (WCT) has the next best thing planned.WCT says it will put on a live streaming production of Chelsea Hotel: So...
Mar 25, 2020 Image Credit: Western Canada Theatre
Travellers coming back to Canada will be mandated to isolate, feds say
OTTAWA - Anyone returning to Canada from abroad amid the coronavirus pandemic will no longer just be asked to self-isolate upon their return - that order is now mandatory.Health Minister Patty Hajdu s...
Mar 25, 2020 Image Credit: The Canadian Press
Bighorn Golf & Country Club closes due to health concerns over COVID-19
KAMLOOPS - After much consideration, the Bighorn Golf & Country Club is closing to golfers immediately due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In a message to members, the Sun Rivers community, and guests, ...
Mar 24, 2020 The Bighorn Golf & Country Club has decided to close amid the novel coronavirus pandemic (Image Credit: Contributed)
Consumer demand after COVID-19 interruption expected to prevent full economic recession
KAMLOOPS - A widespread economic downturn as a result of the COVID-19 virus has brought financial anxiety to many Canadians - however experts are not forecasting a permanent hit. For families, and ind...
Mar 24, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
CSRD emergency fire services remain, some changes during COVID-19 pandemic
KAMLOOPS - The Columbia-Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) wants to ensure residents that emergency fire service hasn't changed since the COVID-19 outbreak. CSRD Fire Services is taking calls for servic...
Mar 24, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Kamloops Golf and Country Club to close as COVID-19 precautionary move
KAMLOOPS - By tomorrow (Mar. 25), the Kamloops Golf and Country Club will join many other courses who have chosen to shutdown amidst the novel coronavirus pandemic. As a non-essential business, Genera...
Mar 24, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
Mental health professional encourages connection, healthy habits during self-isolation
KAMLOOPS - As more people choose to self-isolate, it can begin to take its toll on one's mental health. The Canadian Mental Health Association is encouraging people to find ways to stay connected duri...
Mar 24, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Funerals take new form in era of COVID-19
KAMLOOPS - With strict limitations on the size of gatherings in this province, as well as recommendations to self-isolate as much as possible, large funerals are no longer happening. Drake Smith, owne...
Mar 24, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Jill Sperling
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