Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
NDP names new candidate for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo riding
KAMLOOPS - The New Democrats have named their candidate for the Kamloops-Thompson-Shuswap Riding for the October 21st Federal Election. Local NDP President Bill Sundhu sent out a news release this mor...
Sep 04, 2019
Kamloops RCMP urging caution on the roads with school back in session
KAMLOOPS - With all those kids heading back to class this week, it's important to remember to slow down around schools across the city.Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jodi Shelkie is reminding drivers...
Sep 03, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Multiple schools in Kamloops surprised with more students than expected
KAMLOOPS - After a bit of organized mayhem, students across the Kamloops-Thompson School District made their way back to class today. The final tally has yet to come in, but School District 73 Superin...
Sep 03, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Discount transit passes for low-income Kamloops residents available today
KAMLOOPS - City of Kamloops transit passes for low-income residents are available starting today (Sept. 3).The CityPASS program provides discount adult monthly bus passes to eligible residents who app...
Sep 03, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
VIDEO: West End compost fire started by homeowner using blowtorch to clear weeds
KAMLOOPS - A compost fire in the West End was doused quickly Tuesday afternoon (Sept. 3).Kamloops Fire Rescue Platoon Captain Darryl Cooper says the blaze at a home on Arbutus Street destroyed a compo...
Sep 03, 2019 Image Credit: Contributed / Angelica Monroy
First-day head count shows more students needed to keep Westwold Elementary open
WESTWOLD, B.C. - After closing last September when no students showed up on the first day, the future of Westwold Elementary is still to be determined. The Kamloops-Thompson School District Board of E...
Sep 03, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
New online map shows residents where City of Kamloops pipes are buried
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has released a new interactive map in an effort to prevent damage to its underground utilities.In a news release, the City says damage to its buried pipes and conduits ...
Sep 03, 2019 Image Credit: City of Kamloops
TRU tops Sierra Club rankings of sustainable universities
KAMLOOPS - Last fall, Thompson Rivers University received a platinum rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. This year, the university is kicking off ano...
Sep 03, 2019 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Kamloops real estate market sets new median price record
KAMLOOPS - The latest numbers from the Kamloops and District Real Estate Association (KADREA) show local sellers set a record for the median home price in August.According to a news release from KADRE...
Sep 03, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Man missing and presumed drowned after weekend mishap on Shuswap Lake
SALMON ARM - R-C-M-P in Salmon Arm are searching for a 33-year-old man who is presumed drowned following a boating incident on the Salmon Arm of Shuswap Lake between Canoe and Sicamous on Sunday eveni...
Sep 03, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today File Photo
