Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops construction sector set up for big spring
KAMLOOPS - A healthy February for the City of Kamloops building department is setting the local construction sector up for a strong spring.New totals released by the City show $10.3 million in permits...
Mar 03, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Snowfall warning issued for Coquihalla Highway
MERRITT, B.C. - Up to 20 centimetres of snow is expected to fall on the Coquihalla Highway by Wednesday morning (Mar. 4). Environment Canada says a strong Pacific cold front will bring heavy snow to t...
James Peters Mar 03, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
United Way tackles period poverty in latest campaign
KAMLOOPS - The United Way Thompson Nicola Cariboo has launched a local Period Promise campaign in order to provide basic hygiene products to women in need. Through the campaign people are encouraged t...
Mar 02, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Tips to keep Kamloops travelers safe from the coronavirus
KAMLOOPS - The novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, has been a hot topic all across the globe - while the virus has garnered a great deal of attention, the number of people who've contracted the virus is s...
Mar 02, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Environment Canada says it was an average winter — and it's over
KAMLOOPS - After an average winter, spring is here.That's the word from Environment Canada's Doug Lundquist, who insists winter runs from December through February, and March 1 marks the real start of...
Mar 02, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Kamloops stores run out of hand sanitizer, masks amid growing coronavirus concern
KAMLOOPS - With nearly 89,000 confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) globally, containment is a top priority for healthcare professionals. People around the world are taking measures to prote...
Mar 02, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Kamloops home sellers emerged from their slumber in February
KAMLOOPS - After a sleepy start to 2020, the Kamloops real estate market is showing signs of awakening.New numbers from the Kamloops and District Real Estate Association (KADREA) show a 4.9 per cent b...
Mar 02, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Man arrested, stolen bike seized by Kamloops RCMP during traffic stop
KAMLOOPS - One man has been arrested after allegedly being caught with a brand new bike minutes after it was stolen.Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says on March 1 at 2:00 a.m. officers o...
Mar 02, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
North Thompson heli-skiing operator donates $50,000 to TRU students
KAMLOOPS - The founder of Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing is funding several new awards at TRU for students from the North Thompson and the Simpcw First Nation.In a news release, TRU says Mike Wiegele ...
Mar 02, 2020 Image Credit: TRU
Two people arrested after head-on crash with semi-truck near Chase
CHASE, B.C. - A man and a woman were arrested near Chase this weekend after allegedly crashing into a semi-truck head-on.RCMP Staff Sgt. Janelle Shoihet says in a news release that the crash came afte...
Mar 02, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
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