Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Police watchdog to investigate after man injured in weekend theft incident on Kamloops North Shore
KAMLOOPS - The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) is taking over the probe into a police incident on the Kamloops North Shore Saturday evening (Dec. 19).According to an IIO news release, th...
Dec 21, 2020
Kamloops Code Blue says province will review effluent from Ajax site
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops environmental groups are claiming victory after their efforts to increase scrutiny on the Ajax mine site proved fruitful.In a news release, Kamloops Code Blue - which is comprised ...
Dec 21, 2020
With 153 overdose deaths in November, B.C. on the verge of a record year
VICTORIA - B.C. recorded 153 more deaths by illicit drug overdose in November, making it a certainty 2020 will be the province's deadliest year from drug overdoses on record.There have been 1,548 illi...
Dec 21, 2020
Landmark jade boulder stolen from Cache Creek storefront
CACHE CREEK, B.C - A store in Cache Creek is asking the public to keep an eye out for a large jade boulder stolen Saturday evening (Dec. 19). Heidi Roy, manager of Cariboo Jade & Gifts in Cache Cr...
Dec 20, 2020
Winter storm warnings in effect for Coquihalla Highway, Okanagan Connector
MERRITT - Environment Canada is urging drivers to take caution today with winter storm warnings in effect for several Interior highways. A warning is in effect for the Coquihalla Highway from Hope to ...
Dec 20, 2020
Additional trips added to several BC Transit routes for the new year
KAMLOOPS - BC Transit and the City of Kamloops are answering bus service demand with additional trips for high-use routes. Effective Sunday January 3, select routes will have more trips added to their...
Dec 20, 2020
COVID-19 case found at Overlander Long Term Care
KAMLOOPS - Staff, residents, and families with loved ones in Overlander Long Term Care are being advised of a COVID-19 case at the facility. CFJC Today has obtained an email from management to residen...
Dec 19, 2020
VIDEO: Kamloops elementary school gets a holiday visit from a North Pole insider
KAMLOOPS - Friday morning, Mrs. Inkster's Grade One class at Dallas Elementary School had a special holiday visitor drop by their classroom. It was an elf, who has retired from his job making toys, po...
Dec 18, 2020
Secret Santa stuffs the coffers for Westsyde Centennial Park skating rink
KAMLOOPS - Outdoor skating is a fantastic way to spend a day or night during the winter - weather permitting, of course. Here in Kamloops, there are a number of outdoor rinks, including one at Westsid...
Dec 18, 2020
Fire breaks out in Mount Paul Way auto shop
TK'EMLUPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue crews rushed to a fire at an auto shop on the Tk'emlups Reserve Friday afternoon (Dec. 18).Flames and black smoke erupted from D and G Gill Tire and Auto on Mount Paul...
Dec 18, 2020
