Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
World famous B.C. artist Robert Bateman in Kamloops tonight for art exhibit
KAMLOOPS - World famous wildlife painter Robert Bateman is in Kamloops tonight (Nov. 7) for an event, with portions of the proceeds going to support the B.C. Wildlife Park. The free event is being hos...
Nov 07, 2019 Robert Bateman shows off his latest painting of a bald eagle on the coast of Haida Gwaii (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
TRU Remembrance Day ceremony sheds light on role of UN peacekeepers, and what poppies represent
KAMLOOPS - For students passing through Thompson Rivers University's Old Main building today, the busy routine of university life slowed down. A ceremony ahead of Remembrance Day on Monday (Nov. 11) h...
Nov 07, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
Storm system predicted to slam north-central B.C. should skip Kamloops, Cariboo
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada says a storm system predicted to slam the north-central part of the province shouldn't have much impact on the Cariboo and areas closer to Kamloops.Freezing rain warnings...
Nov 07, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
RCMP caution public about burgundy pickup truck after crime spree hits Kamloops, Merritt, Kelowna
KELOWNA - RCMP are still looking for suspects after a crime spree spanning the Kamloops, Merritt and Kelowna areas this week.According to a news release from Southeast District RCMP spokesperson Cpl. ...
Nov 07, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
VIDEO: After Kamloops recovery, ‘Crash’ the bald eagle returned to the Shuswap wild
SALMON ARM, B.C. - As wild animal releases go, this one was picture perfect.Once the gate of the crate was opened, it was pure raptor rapture in Salmon Arm on Wednesday, as an immature female bald eag...
Nov 07, 2019 Image Credit: Global Okanagan
MP McLeod pleased to see Scheer's leadership future in the hands of party members
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo Conservative MP Cathy McLeod says the party's convention in April is the best place to determine the leadership future of Andrew Scheer.McLeod is returning to Kaml...
James Peters Nov 07, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Kamloops RCMP identify truck driver, call for witnesses to fatal downtown hit-and-run
KAMLOOPS - Police are releasing more information about a fatal hit-and-run in downtown Kamloops this weekend - and are asking for one witness, in particular, to come forward.Early Sunday morning (Nov....
Nov 07, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Donations from scholarship breakfast adding to Limitless Future of TRU campaign
KAMLOOPS - Hundreds of people gathered at Thompson Rivers University on Thursday morning (Nov. 7) for the school's annual scholarship breakfast. This year's breakfast focused on the School of Business...
Nov 07, 2019 The TRU Foundation handed out $1.5 million in scholarships and bursaries last year (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Public invited to provide input on future of Kamloops Food Hub
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Food Policy Council is hosting a public meeting tonight (Nov. 6) to discuss the services and features of a Food Processing and Innovation Hub for the community. People with an ...
Nov 06, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Kamloops resident warns of phone scammer that tried to connect him with abandoned, blood-filled car
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops man wants to warn the public after witnessing a unique telephone scam.Gary Miller says he received a call earlier this week that started out with a recorded voice claiming he was...
Nov 06, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
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