Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Some Kamloops trails and paths to close for revamping
KAMLOOPS - For the next two weeks, certain paths and trails in Kamloops will be close while city crews rehabilitate them.In a news release posted on the City's website, the City says crews will be wor...
Sep 06, 2019 This map indicates the trail closures downtown. (Image credit: City of Kamloops)
TRU campus energized with annual back to school BBQ
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University welcomed students today with its annual Back to School barbeque. It was a busy afternoon as thousands of students flocked to campus to take in the TRU Student Uni...
Sep 06, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
Education Minister will push to fast-track replacement for Parkcrest Elementary
VANCOUVER - B.C. Education Minister Rob Fleming says he wants to see Parkcrest Elementary School rebuilt - and quicker than a typical school build.Parkcrest was destroyed by fire Thursday (Sept. 5).At...
Sep 06, 2019 B.C. Minister of Education Rob Fleming (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Cross-country motorcycle ride raises money for PTSD, seeing transformations
KAMLOOPS - The Rolling Barrage, a motorcycle ride across the country to raise money and bring more awareness to those living with post-traumatic stress disorder, has turned the engines off on the thir...
Sep 06, 2019 The ride started in the Atlantic Ocean in Halifax, Nova Scotia on Aug. 5 (Image Credit: Scott Casey)
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...
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 ...
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
