Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Teen writer touring new book about 2017 Wildfires in support of first responders
KAMLOOPS - For many aspiring authors, writing a book is something that takes years and years, with re-writes and revisions upon re-writes and revisions. For one B.C. teenager, he's already written a t...
Jul 11, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Documentary on disappearance of, search for Ryan Shtuka to premiere in Kamloops next week
KAMLOOPS - It's a project that's been a year in the making. A documentary focusing on the disappearance of and subsequent search for Ryan Shtuka will be premiering in Kamloops next week.WATCH: This is...
Jul 11, 2019 Image Credit: Facebook
Province-wide overdose death totals on the decline
VICTORIA - There are some positive signs in the battle against illicit overdose deaths in B.C.New numbers provided by the B.C. Coroners Service show a total of 84 overdose deaths in the month of May.T...
Jul 11, 2019 Image Credit: Global BC
Logan Lake Mountie rescues injured bald eagle
LOGAN LAKE, B.C. - A bald eagle is recovering at the BC Wildlife Park after being rescued by an RCMP officer in Logan Lake.In a news release, Logan Lake RCMP say when you sign on with the Mounties you...
Jul 11, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
TRU hosting public consultations around university growth
KAMLOOPS - Those interested in the future of Thompson Rivers University can have their ideas heard tomorrow night at a community input session. The event is part of a series of feedback sessions hoste...
Jul 10, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Community fishing pond at Clearwater Trout Hatchery providing an educational fishing experience
CLEARWATER, B.C. - The Clearwater Trout Hatchery stocks hundreds of lakes across B.C. for recreational fishing. Now, people can cast a line right at the hatchery. A community fishing pond was built la...
Jul 10, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Jill Sperling
Second BC Cannabis Store opens in Kamloops; 14 private retailers await provincial approval
KAMLOOPS - The second BC Cannabis Store in Kamloops quietly opened its doors today. Located at the Northills Mall on Kamloops's North Shore, the store will run the same days and hours as the Columbia ...
Jul 10, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
City to begin rolling out single use plastic bag bylaw next spring
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops City Council is asking staff to consult with Kamloops residents and businesses about a proposed single-use plastic bag ban. A draft bylaw was brought to council at yesterday's (Jul...
Jul 10, 2019 Image Credit: Canadian Press
Kamloops among several B.C. regions under severe thunderstorm watch
KAMLOOPS - Heavy rain and hail is possible for several areas in B.C. today, with Environment Canada issuing a severe thunderstorm watch. With the current weather system, conditions are ripe for severe...
Jul 10, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Trailer becomes unhitched; crashes into Brock building
KAMLOOPS - Police and fire crews responded to a vehicle into a building in Brocklehurst today.A trailer reportedly became unhitched from the vehicle towing it, and rolled into the Sunny Shores Dental ...
Jul 10, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
