Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Man arrested in Ashcroft after threats made to Kamloops RCMP
ASHCROFT, B.C. - Officers took a man into custody in Ashcroft Tuesday night (Apr. 13) after a series of threats were directed at Kamloops RCMP.In a news release, Cst. Crystal Evelyn says the threats w...
Apr 15, 2021
Teens arrested after disturbance at Brock Middle School Wednesday
KAMLOOPS - Two teens were arrested after a disturbance at Brock Middle School Wednesday (Apr. 14).In a news release, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cst. Crystal Evelyn says the incident happened just befo...
Apr 15, 2021
Kamloops' first outdoor Farmer's Market of 2021 set for Saturday morning
KAMLOOPS - With Saturday looking sunny, expect the first outdoor edition of the Kamloops Regional Farmer's Market of 2021 to be busy."I'm so pumped," Market Manager Greg Unger tells CFJC Today. "I've ...
Apr 15, 2021
Interior Health watching hospital capacity closely as COVID-19 cases increase province-wide
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health says transmission of COVID-19 is happening in a variety of environments. Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Albert de Villiers says COVID-19 is being spread in the Interior in...
Apr 15, 2021
Pair of downtown rail crossings closed for repairs
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops says drivers in the downtown area may need to adjust their routes, as both rail crossings at 2nd and 3rd Avenues will be closed for repairs. Effective this morning (Apr...
Apr 15, 2021
First ever virtual 'Remergence Festival' aims to fill springtime performing arts void in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Two theatre groups in Kamloops are going to a virtual format for a performing arts festival.Western Canada Theatre and Chimera Theatre are holding the first "Remergence Festival" at Pavilio...
Apr 14, 2021
COVID-19 case count doubled to 96 in Kamloops last week
KAMLOOPS - The number of new COVID-19 cases doubled in Kamloops last week.According to the latest B.C. Centre for Disease Control update to the case count divided by Local Health Area (LHA), there wer...
Apr 14, 2021
Lost Souls walk-by memorial honours the lives lost through the overdose crisis
KAMLOOPS - As the province recognizes the sombre anniversary of the public health emergency on illicit drug overdose deaths so are Kamloops residents. A walk-by shoe memorial was set up Wednesday (Apr...
Apr 14, 2021
Expanded patios offer much-needed support for beleaguered Kamloops restauranteurs
KAMLOOPS - On Tuesday, Kamloops City Council approved an additional $150,000 for the city's extended patio program. The money is meant to build sidewalk extensions so downtown restaurants, bars and ca...
Apr 14, 2021
RCMP come across stolen vehicle, sawed-off shotgun at Valleyview motel
KAMLOOPS - RCMP say a stolen vehicle out of Surrey was recovered Tuesday (Apr. 13) at a Valleyview motel. In a news release, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cst. Crystal Evelyn says a member was on patrol ...
Apr 14, 2021
