Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops firefighter presumed drowned after diving accident in Okanagan Lake
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has confirmed a member of Kamloops Fire Rescue is presumed drowned following a diving accident in Okanagan Lake.Brian Lannon, 53, was on a recreational dive near the W....
May 18, 2021
Kamloops grandmother plans world travel after winning $100k on Lotto 6/49
KAMLOOPS - Many Kamloops residents dream of travelling once it is safe to do so. For Noreen Rozek, those dreams are closer to becoming reality.The Kamloops grandmother won $100,000 in the March 27 Lot...
May 18, 2021
CFJC's News Director celebrates RTDNA Lifetime Achievement Award
KAMLOOPS - For nearly 40 years, Dave Barry has worked in broadcast news. His career began in Lloydminster in the '80s before he moved on to CKPG in Prince George. In PG, Dave reported, anchored sports...
May 18, 2021
Kamloops RCMP seek tips after seriously injured man found in downtown alleyway
KAMLOOPS - A man with serious injuries was found in an alleyway on the 200-block between Seymour and Victoria Street early Tuesday (May 18) morning.The man was taken to the hospital and it's unknown h...
May 18, 2021
Brush fire ignites on hillside above Ashcroft
ASHCROFT, B.C. - A small wildfire has popped up Tuesday morning (May 18) just outside of Ashcroft.The B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) describes the location as north of the community, on the east side of...
May 18, 2021
Kamloops RCMP promoting National Road Safety Week
KAMLOOPS - National Road Safety Week is an annual awareness campaign on reducing roadway related injuries.With the campaign taking place between May 18 and 24, Kamloops RCMP will run Speed and Cell Wa...
May 18, 2021
Snow arriving on high mountain passes
KAMLOOPS - A run of late spring sunshine and warm temperatures has come to a chilly end for parts of British Columbia. Environment Canada has issued special weather statements for higher elevations of...
May 18, 2021
B.C. officials set to announce more support for tourism sector hit hard by pandemic
VICTORIA - Further help is on the way for British Columbia's struggling tourism sector. B.C. Premier John Horgan and Tourism Minister Melanie Mark are set to announce more support today for the sector...
May 18, 2021
One year after tragic crash, loved ones return to Kamloops to honour Capt. Jennifer Casey
KAMLOOPS - In two years time, the City of Kamloops will have a permanent memorial to remember the life of Captain Jennifer Casey - the charismatic Snowbird member who sought to lift the spirits of Can...
May 17, 2021
Merritt RCMP reports rise of online scams within the city
MERRITT, B.C. - Police encouraged Merritt residents to be vigilant and skeptical after a rise of online scams within the city in the first two weeks of May. Merritt RCMP said scammers are doing everyt...
May 17, 2021
