Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
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...
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
Tuesday lightning sparked 22 new fires across the Kamloops region
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Fire Centre says the lightning storm that moved through the area on Tuesday is still making its presence felt.In a social media post, forestry officials say a total of 22 light...
Sep 04, 2019 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
International Trade Minister gets in-depth view of Kamloops Innovation Centre operations
KAMLOOPS - Canada's Minister of International Trade Diversification paid a visit to Kamloops today, checking out a few local companies. Hosting the first tour for Jim Carr was the Kamloops Innovation ...
Sep 04, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
More than 70 tickets issued in Kamloops in one day for distracted driving, not wearing seatbelts
KAMLOOPS - With distracted driving and occupant restraint month underway, Kamloops RCMP are calling out drivers who are failing to buckle up and put down the phone. In a news release, Kamloops RCMP sp...
Sep 04, 2019 File photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
IIO to determine whether Kamloops RCMP played a part in Tuesday motorcycle crash
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP have forwarded a motorcycle crash file to the Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of B.C.According to a news release from B.C. RCMP Communications, the incident happened T...
Sep 04, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
As Uber and Lyft balk at the B.C. Interior, smaller ride-hailing companies see opportunity
KAMLOOPS - While ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft have no current plans to serve B.C. Interior cities like Kamloops, that can't be said of all ride-hailing companies. Edmonton-based TappCar has submi...
Sep 04, 2019
Tuesday lightning sparked new fires in Kamloops Fire Centre
KAMLOOPS - The lightning system that tore through the B.C. Interior last night (Sept. 3) sparked several new fires, but the B.C. Wildfire Service says none of them are particularly threatening.Accordi...
Sep 04, 2019 Image Credit: Contributed / Gaetano Briglio
