Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
IH reporting stable numbers for Gemstone Care Centre outbreak
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health says an outbreak at the Gemstone Care Centre in Brocklehurst has remained stable after the weekend. The last update on Friday (Jan. 22) stated there were 17 residents and se...
Jan 25, 2021
Royal Inland Hospital COVID-19 outbreak grows to 48 cases, one death
KAMLOOPS - The COVID-19 outbreak at Royal Inland Hospital has swelled over the weekend.According to Interior Health (IH), the outbreak grew by 40 cases over the weekend and as of Monday morning (Jan. ...
Jan 25, 2021
Online sexual exploitation reports have increased during COVID-19 pandemic: RCMP
KAMLOOPS - RCMP say reports of child sexual exploitation have increased since the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in Canada, and is encouraging parents to take an active role in ensuring their children are ...
Jan 25, 2021
Construction on new Parkcrest Elementary to begin next spring; opening planned for 2024
KAMLOOPS - The province's Ministry of Education has released details on the plans for a rebuilt Parkcrest Elementary School.Parkcrest Elementary was destroyed by fire in the fall of 2019.According to ...
Jan 25, 2021
UPDATE: COVID-19 exposure notices go out to parents at four Kamloops schools
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: Parents at Valleyview Secondary and Marion Schilling Elementary schools also received COVID-19 exposure notices Sunday. EARLIER: COVID-19 exposures have been reported at Summit Elem...
Jan 24, 2021
City warns of icy downtown streets as crews repair water main break
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is warning drivers of potentially icy conditions in one area of the city's downtown today (Jan. 23), while crews repair a water main break. Utilities Services Manager G...
Jan 23, 2021
Christmas comes very early (or late) for Kamloops Sexual Assault Counselling Centre
KAMLOOPS - Before Christmas, the Kamloops Sexual Assault Counselling Centre (KSACC) asked the community for donations to help fill their therapeutic playroom. CFJC Today got a glimpse of the generosit...
Jan 22, 2021
UPDATE: Kamloops man wanted for firearms offences arrested
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE (Feb. 3): RCMP say Gardner has been arrested. EARLIER: Kamloops RCMP are putting the word out about a wanted man. Steven Stuart Gardner, 25, is wanted for firearms and driving offenc...
Jan 22, 2021
Kamloops Chamber offers to help with 'daunting' application process for business recovery grant
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. Economic Recovery Plan was announced by the provincial government in September. Within the plan was a fund of $300 million dedicated to help small- and medium-sized businesses reco...
Jan 22, 2021
RCMP say wanted Vernon man likely in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - RCMP in Kamloops would like your help tracking down a wanted man.Vernon resident Kayne Pasco, 27, is wanted on several warrants for offences including obstructing a police officer, theft, b...
Jan 22, 2021
