Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops thrift store providing kindness kits over the summer months
KAMLOOPS - Kindness Kits have been a popular way for Kamloops residents to help the homeless over the winter. Now, the thrift store that produces these kits has come up with a summer version. People c...
Jul 08, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Chase residents to gather Tuesday to oppose golf course redevelopment
CHASE, B.C. - A group of concerned Chase residents plans to come out to the village council meeting Tuesday to show they want a lakefront property to remain green space.The property in question was pa...
Jul 08, 2019 Image Credit: Google Earth
Friday Coquihalla crash near Kamloops claimed life of Washington teen
KAMLOOPS - RCMP say they have not determined what led to a collision that killed a young woman near Kamloops on Friday.The head-on collision between a Toyota Sienna minivan and a Toyota Prius took pla...
Jul 08, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Adam Donnelly
As passenger numbers grow, Kamloops Airport encourages people to take advantage of Rouge flight
KAMLOOPS - More people are travelling through Fulton Field this year as compared to 2018. In a news release, Kamloops Airport managing director Ed Ratuski says the numbers reflect growth, with another...
James Peters Jul 08, 2019 Image Credit: Submitted / Air Canada
Geology and gem lovers get their fix at the Kamloops Rock n' Gem Show
KAMLOOPS - Geology lovers have one more day at the Kamloops Rock N' Gem Show to check out a variety of gems and minerals. Hosted at the Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre, the event began Th...
Dylana Kneeshaw Jul 07, 2019 Image Credit: Kamloops Rock n Gem Show / Facebook
Weekend rain brings severe thunderstorm watch for South Thompson
KAMLOOPS - With the chance for heavy rain, Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the South Thompson.After yesterday's showers, Meteorologist Trevor Smith says the Kamloops area...
Dylana Kneeshaw Jul 06, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Federal Seniors Minister appearing in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Canada's Minister of Seniors will visit the Tournament Capital this afternoon (July 6), as she makes her way around British Columbia. Min. Filomena Tassi will be visiting organizations that...
Dylana Kneeshaw Jul 06, 2019 Image Credit: The Canadian Press
Kamloops mother, daughter desperate for new place as they face eviction
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops mother and daughter have been put in a difficult position with nowhere to go. Trish Rhode is a paraplegic and gets around in a wheelchair. Her mom, Pat, is aging and has respirat...
Dylana Kneeshaw Jul 05, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Nicola Valley Fish & Game Club wins legal costs in battle over public lakes
KAMLOOPS - The Nicola Valley Fish and Game Club scored another victory on Friday in court in the fight over public access to two lakes near Merritt. Supreme Court Justice Joel Groves awarded the club ...
Dylana Kneeshaw Jul 05, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
National Injury Prevention Day comes during usual summertime ER visit peak
KAMLOOPS - Today Canadians are urged to take precautions, with the third annual National Injury Prevention Day. With Royal Inland Hospital's Emergency Department treating about 700 to 800 trauma cases...
Dylana Kneeshaw Jul 05, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
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