Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Horgan acknowledges challenges around wildfires, no provincial state of emergency coming yet
KAMLOOPS - The Sparks Lake wildfire is now close to 40,000 hectares in size and has ranchers in the area concern about their properties and livestock. Many say they're protecting their properties with...
Jul 7, 2021
BCLC introduces Kamloops winner of $35 million Lotto Max jackpot
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops' newest multi-millionaire is Gary Hill. WATCH: (Video Credit: CFJC Today / Amandalina Letterio) B.C. Lotto Corporation introduced Hill as the co-winner of the $70 million jackpot f...
Jul 7, 2021
A LOOK BACK: CFJC profiled the Kamloops Can Man in 2004
KAMLOOPS - The beloved Can Man of Kamloops, Wayne Brennan, passed away last week.Wayne was a friendly fixture of the local streets, collecting bottles and cans to supplement his disability support.CFJ...
Jul 7, 2021
Missing Kamloops man found dead; criminal activity not suspected
KAMLOOPS - The search for a missing Kamloops man has come to a sad end. In a news release, RCMP say the body of a man who went missing on June 28 was found Tuesday (July 6). Mark Foan had last been se...
Jul 7, 2021
Village of Lytton issues statement on wildfire
KAMLOOPS - The Village of Lytton has issued a lengthy release following last week's devastating wildfire. The release says Village staff were alerted when someone banged on the office windows after ho...
Jul 7, 2021
Ranchers affected by Lytton and Lillooet fires anxious to return, count their losses
KAMLOOPS - Ranchers around the Lytton and Lillooet areas are anxiously awaiting to get back onto their property to check on cattle after the devastating fires that ripped through those areas. It is st...
Jul 6, 2021
Ranchers, rural residents affected by local wildfires say they aren't getting the help they need
KAMLOOPS - Bob Haywood-Farmer and his family have set up sprinklers all around their property on Tunkwa Lake Road. While the Durand Lake wildfire is a few kilometres away, they are still prepared. "We...
Jul 6, 2021
SD73 amends dress code, aims for free choice while staying safe
KAMLOOPS - SD73 will have a district-wide dress code for the 2021-22 academic year. During Monday's (July 5) board of education meeting, the newly-introduced dress code showed that students should be ...
Jul 6, 2021
Kamloops says goodbye to the 'Can Man'
KAMLOOPS - They say the heart of a city is its people, and one person who made Kamloops' heart beat for decades was Wayne Brennan. Kamloops is saying goodbye to its beloved 'Can Man'. For over 20 year...
Jul 6, 2021
Kamloops 'high risk' on Air Quality Health Index
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops is under an air quality advisory and officials are urging the public to stay safe. "Everyone's wondering, you know, am I susceptible or what symptoms might I experience? And mostly...
Jul 6, 2021
