Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops RCMP hold appreciation BBQ in midst of 'really tough year'
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops RCMP served up burgers and hot dogs to its members and staff, as well as other first responders, at its annual appreciation barbecue at the local detachment on Battle Street. S...
Jun 12, 2019 The Kamloops RCMP held its annual barbecue on Wednesday to thank its members and staff (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Men encouraged to be more aware of mental, physical health
KAMLOOPS - It's Men's Health Week across the country, a time for men to focus on their own well-being. Mental health experts say men are not nearly as good at expressing themselves and their needs as ...
Jun 12, 2019 Men's Health Week is June 10-16 across the country (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Former Tk'emlups chief sets sights on First Nations majority share in Trans Mountain pipeline
KAMLOOPS - The former chief of Tk'emlups te Secwepemc is working to gather First Nations support in the bid to own a majority share in the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. Shane Gottfriedson is the ...
Jun 12, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Jill Sperling
Gas leak leads to evacuation in Juniper Ridge
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE- 5:00 AM THURSDAY, JUNE 13THA gas leak at a condo construction site in Juniper led to an evacuation of the area late Thursday afternoon (july 12). RCMP said they were called to the s...
Jun 12, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Ashley Legassic
MP McLeod says she hopes MMIWG inquiry report action won't get hung up on 'genocide' debate
KAMLOOPS - The MP for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo says she hopes the debate over the word "genocide" doesn't distract legislators from taking action on the inquiry report into missing and murdered Indig...
Jun 12, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Kamloops councillor says she won't apologize for profane tweets
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Councillor Dale Bass says she has nothing to apologize for after lashing out with profanities in a pair of posts made to Twitter Tuesday night. Bass says she draws a distinct line ...
Jun 12, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Shortage of nurse practitioners in Kamloops temporary: Interior Health
KAMLOOPS - A shortage of nurse practitioners in the area is leaving some Kamloops patients without a primary care provider. One nurse practitioner at the North Shore Primary Care Centre recently left ...
Jun 12, 2019 Image Credit: Manop Phimsit | Dreamstime.com
Kamloops man pleads for return of unique truck with sentimental value
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: According to posts on social media, the truck has been recovered.EARLIER: A Kamloops man is reaching out to the public for help after a distinctive truck was stolen.In a social medi...
Jun 12, 2019 Image Credit: Facebook / Dustin Thomas
Improvements coming to highway standards across Southern Interior
MERRITT, B.C. - With new highway contracts for the Southern Interior going into place next month, the province says standards for roadways will improve.The new contractor for the Merritt and surroundi...
Jun 12, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Sunrise Records joins Marshalls as future Aberdeen Mall tenants
KAMLOOPS - Aberdeen Mall is filling one of its vacancies with a record store.On social media this morning, the mall announced it will add Sunrise Records to the upper level this fall. Sunrise Records ...
Jun 12, 2019 Sunrise's Orchard Park Mall location (Image Credit: Sunrise Records)
