Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Colombo Lodge stepping up to support Kamloops non-profits
KAMLOOPS - The historic Colombo Lodge is offering a new initiative to help support local non-profits. "We are very well-known for our delicious Italian dinners," general manager Roberta Moroni says in...
Sep 06, 2019 Image Credit: Facebook / Colombo Lodge
With Parkcrest Elementary in ashes, School District 73 begins to plan for the future
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue crews remain on scene at Parkcrest Elementary School in Brocklehurst Friday morning (Sept. 6). The school was destroyed by a blaze that broke out just after 5:00 p.m. T...
James Peters Sep 06, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Dylana Milobar
Alberta man killed in motorcycle crash near Lytton
LYTTON, B.C. - Police and the BC Coroners Service are investigating after a fatal motorcycle crash on Highway 1 near Jackass Mountain Summit.BC RCMP say in a news release that at roughly 9:30 a.m. Thu...
Sep 05, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Man charged after a wave of violence in Merritt; RCMP urge victims to come forward
MERRITT, B.C. - UPDATE: Zakuti was found not guilty of the charges that went ahead in this case. EARLIER: RCMP in Merritt are looking for potential victims after a man was arrested and charged with a ...
James Peters Sep 05, 2019 Image Credit: RCMP Handout
Parkcrest Elementary in flames
KAMLOOPS - Flames sparked at a Brocklehurst school Thursday afternoon.Thick, black smoke coming from Parkcrest Elementary could be seen from different areas of the city.WATCH: (Video Credit: Contribut...
Sep 05, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Suicide Awareness and Prevention Day event comes back to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - September 10 marks World Suicide Awareness and Prevention Day.After a year's hiatus, the local event held to mark the day will be back this year. Jolene Lindsey with C and C Resources for L...
Sep 05, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Parkinson's diagnosis changes lifestyle and goals for Kamloops couple
KAMLOOPS - After 60 years of marriage, Gordon and Rhona Armes have weathered many of life's ups and downs. Most recently, Parkinson's disease. "Rhona was diagnosed with Parkinson's about five years ag...
Sep 05, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Humboldt Broncos survivor to speak in Kamloops tonight
KAMLOOPS - A survivor of the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash in 2018 will be speaking in Kamloops tonight at the Paramount Theatre. Hosted by the Kamloops Brain Injury Association, the evening featu...
Sep 05, 2019 (Image Credit: Kamloops Brain Injury Association / Humboldt Broncos)
BC Wildlife Park mountain goat fatally struck by lightning
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildlife Park in Kamloops is mourning the loss of one of their own, after a mountain goat was fatally struck by lightning on Tuesday (Sept. 3).In a Facebook post, the park stated tha...
James Peters Sep 05, 2019 (Image Credit: Facebook / BC Wildlife Park)
RCMP investigate death on train tracks in Valleyview
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are currently on scene in Valleyview investigating a case involving a deceased person found on the railway tracks in Valleyview. Kamloops RCMP Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says no further informa...
Sep 05, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
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