Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
City of Kamloops snow-clearing under budget last year — but 2020 is off to an expensive start
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops came under budget for snow-clearing in 2019, but the picture is already beginning to look grim for the 2020 budget.Streets and Environmental Services Manager Glen Farro...
Jan 15, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
For the first time in three years, the City of Kamloops will haul snow away from busy streets
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has cleared plenty of snow from the roadways since the beginning of 2020 - and now it's time to make that snow disappear.Streets and Environmental Services Manager Glen...
Jan 15, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
No support for Walsh's bid to have Trans Mountain pipeline moved out of Westsyde
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops council will not be asking the nation's energy regulator to move the Trans Mountain pipeline out of Westsyde.Councillor Denis Walsh defended a motion at Tuesday's (Jan. 14) regular...
Jan 14, 2020 File Photo (Image Credit: The Canadian Press)
Kamloops council agrees to more friendly tax structure for Domtar, other heavy industries
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops council has made changes to a pair of bylaws that impact the taxes and fees it receives, though neither directly impacts the average homeowner.The first change will see the Class 4...
Jan 14, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Warm clothing donations still needed across Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Agencies across the city are working to ensure those in need can survive in these frigid temperatures. That includes the BC SPCA Second Chances Thrift Store.Throughout the winter, they've b...
Jan 14, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
BC Utilities Commission seeks input on Indigenous Utilities Regulation
KAMLOOPS - A consultation process is underway between the BC Utilities Commission and First Nations throughout British Columbia. The inquiry is about the regulation of utilities operated by Indigenous...
Jan 14, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Snow Angels puts out the call for more volunteers following heavy snowfall
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Snow Angels program is putting out the call for more volunteers following the weekend's snow events. The Snow Angels program recruits volunteers to shovel the driveways and sid...
Jan 14, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
SD73 Board of Education hears details on Parkcrest Elementary Fire
KAMLOOPS - School District 73 will be reviewing its reporting processes as part of recommendations given by Kamloops Fire Rescue following the fire at Parkcrest Elementary School on Sep. 5, 2019. Acco...
Jan 14, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Out of the Cold will not be opening in Kamloops this winter
KAMLOOPS - For the first time in more than a decade, the Out of the Cold temporary shelter will not be opening in Kamloops this winter.In a news release, executive director Lena Cimmarrusti says despi...
Jan 14, 2020 Image Credit: File Photo (CFJC Today)
Amid cold snap, BC residents set record for electricity consumption
KAMLOOPS - The cold snap gripping the province has led to a record amount of electricity use.According to a news release from BC Hydro, Monday (Jan. 13) saw peak hourly demand of 10,302 megawatts.That...
Jan 14, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
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