Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Future of Kamloops ALS Walk in doubt
KAMLOOPS - The annual Walk to End ALS in Kamloops may be in jeopardy unless someone steps up to the plate to coordinate the event next June. A news release from the B.C. Society says the walk has been...
Oct 30, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Kamloops soldiers honoured at Hill 70 Memorial Park in France
KAMLOOPS - The Rocky Mountain Rangers and members of the Regimental Association have returned from an emotional visit to Hill 70 in France. It was there that Canadian soldiers attacked German forces t...
Oct 29, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Kamloops Film Society offers free family movies in November and December
KAMLOOPS - Some fun, family-friendly movies are headed to the Paramount Theatre, thanks to the Kamloops Film Society.The Society has five free family flicks planned, beginning November 2 and 3, with B...
Oct 29, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Kamloops RCMP watching school zone around Westsyde Elementary for speeders
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP traffic officers and Speed Watch volunteers were out along Westsyde Road Tuesday morning (Oct. 29). They were there to ensure traffic along the stretch outside Westsyde Elemen...
Oct 29, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Interior Health proposes centralizing Kamloops south shore services into one facility
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health has taken the first steps toward consolidating many of its services on the south side of Kamloops into the same facility. The health authority has opened a Request for Quali...
James Peters Oct 29, 2019
Republic of Korea honours local veterans for their service during Korean War
KAMLOOPS - It was a ceremony 66 years in the making. Seven Korean War veterans and their families were honoured for the service they provided to the Canadian Armed Forces during the three-year battle ...
Oct 29, 2019 Seven veterans and their families were celebrated on Monday night for their contributions in the Korean War (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Thieves use power saw to break into two Kamloops ATMs
KAMLOOPS - RCMP would like your help tracking down the thieves who targeted a pair of Kamloops ATMs last week.On Tuesday (Oct. 22) at 3:45 a.m., the culprits smashed the front door of Save-On Foods in...
James Peters Oct 29, 2019 Image Credit: RCMP Handout
Kamloops-based Jim Pattison Broadcast Group acquires stake in digital marketer Lift Interactive
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops-based Jim Pattison Broadcast Group (JPBG) is known for operating radio and television stations throughout Western Canada, but today is announcing an expansion of its digital re...
Oct 29, 2019
Draft downtown Kamloops plan envisions arts centre, pedestrian plaza, 'tamed' Seymour Street
KAMLOOPS - A draft plan for the future of downtown Kamloops has taken its next step.The document was approved by Kamloops council at a Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday morning (Oct. 29). It will...
Oct 29, 2019 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Pattison closer to buyout of Canfor
KAMLOOPS - It's not a done deal yet, but businessman Jimmy Pattison is one step closer to acquiring full control of forestry giant Canfor.Canfor's board has agreed to the plan based on the recommendat...
Oct 29, 2019 Image Credit: The Canadian Press
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