Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Remote learning proves challenging for some students, beneficial for others
KAMLOOPS - When the COVID-19 pandemic caused the closure of schools in B.C., teachers and students were forced to adapt to a new form of education. Classes moved online for most, with teachers reachin...
Apr 30, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
MAP: Temporary traffic pattern change at Royal Inland Hospital next week
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health (IH) is changing public access to Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) next week to accommodate construction of the Patient Care Tower.According to a news release from IH, the traffi...
Apr 30, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Masks will not be mandatory at Kamloops Costco
KAMLOOPS - It appears Costco customers in Canada will not be required to wear masks inside stores. Face masks can prevent the spread of COVID-19.There has been confusion over the store's policy after ...
Apr 30, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Power outage strikes eastern edge of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: BC Hydro says electricity was restored to all 1235 affected customers at approximately 2:30 pm. It has not determined the cause of the outage.EARLIER: BC Hydro is reporting a power ...
Apr 30, 2020 Image Credit: BC Hydro
Despite relaxed deadlines, City of Kamloops asks homeowners to pay taxes on time
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has relaxed penalties for late payment of property taxes this year - but is asking homeowners not to take advantage of the leniency unless absolutely necessary. At this...
Apr 30, 2020 File Photo (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds / CFJC Today)
Ranchers feeling impact of beef processing plant closures
KAMLOOPS - The demand for beef is running high during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the recent shutdown of operations at two processing plants in Alberta has caused a snag. Hundreds of employees tested p...
Apr 29, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Chad Klassen)
Music in the Park goes quiet for 2020
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops is known for free live musical performances in Riverside Park every night of the summer. That won't happen this year.The City of Kamloops has officially cancelled Music in the Park...
Apr 29, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
KIBIHT and Riversong Guitars partner to provide 'ear savers' to healthcare workers
KAMLOOPS - There are many in Kamloops who are looking for ways to help others during the pandemic. People are especially concerned for frontline healthcare workers, who need personal protective equipm...
Apr 29, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Adam Donnelly
RCMP say American arrested in Ashcroft crossed the border into Canada illegally
ASHCROFT, B.C. - A man wanted for crimes committed across Canada and the United States has been arrested in Ashcroft.According to a news release from RCMP Southeast District spokesman Cpl. Jesse O'Don...
Apr 29, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Kamloopa Powwow called off due to pandemic
KAMLOOPS - Yet another iconic community event has fallen victim to the physical distancing recommendations surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.According to a news release posted on the Tk'emlups te Secw...
Apr 29, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
