Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops Dragon Boat Festival drumming up excitement along South Thompson River
KAMLOOPS - A chance of rain won't deter dragon boaters gathering for the Kamloops Dragon Boat Festival this weekend. 25 teams from around B.C. will join the three Kamloops teams along the South Thomps...
Aug 09, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today )
Paramount Theatre painting marks 31 murals decorating downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Within three days, the latest public art addition in Kamloops has already begun to give downtown a fresh look. Coming from the mind of 31-year-old local artist, Zach Abney, the creation is ...
Aug 09, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
Kamloops heat wave is at its end
KAMLOOPS - Although Kamloops experienced the first real heat wave of the summer this week - it won't last much longer. Environment Canada forecaster Matt MacDonald says there's been a ridge of high pr...
Aug 09, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Outdoor safety put in focus following string of fatal backcountry incidents
KAMLOOPS - After multiple deadly backcountry falling incidents throughout BC this year, hikers and anyone headed outside are being reminded to be careful. While surrounding areas have had several fata...
Aug 08, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
STRUGGLE FOR SURVIVAL: People in Motion
KAMLOOPS - In the eighth installment of our series Struggle for Survival we profile People in Motion. The organization is celebrating 30 years in Kamloops, helping people with diverse abilities. Its m...
Aug 08, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Kamloops Dairy Queens raising money for BC Children's Hospital through Miracle Treat Day
KAMLOPS - Today (Aug 8) is Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen. The four stores in Kamloops are hoping to raise a lot of money for the Children's Miracle Network. Proceeds from the sale of Blizzards go t...
Aug 08, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Jill Sperling
'Politics as usual': Green Party candidate weighs in on Lake, McLeod spat
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo Green Party candidate says politics as usual won't solve healthcare issues in the country. Iain Currie is criticizing the back-and-forth between Conservative M...
Aug 08, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Hot Nite and Ribfest take over downtown Kamloops this weekend
KAMLOOPS - It will be a busy weekend in Kamloops. Both Ribfest and Hot Nite in the City start up tomorrow. With all of the exciting activities going on, around 80,000 people are expected to pass throu...
Aug 08, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Thieves drive into Kamloops car dealership
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops car dealership is picking up the pieces after a vehicle smashed through the front of the business early this morning. After getting a call from the alarm company around 4:45 a.m,...
Aug 08, 2019 (Image Credit: Automotion Motors & RV)
Update: Power restored for over 1,400 in Barnhartvale area
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE 9:20 AM: As per BC Hydro, power is restored to the Barnhartvale area impacted earlier this morning. Hydro says the outage was caused by a bird contacting the wires. PREVIOUS: ...
Aug 08, 2019 (BC Hydro outage map as of 9:00 a.m Aug. 8 )
