Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Roughly 70 per cent of voters went to the polls in Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo
KAMLOOPS - It's a slight dip from voter turnout numbers in 2015, but this federal election 70 per cent of Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo voters made it to the polls.The numbers are just an estimate right n...
Oct 22, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Louise Edwards' spirit reinflated as strangers respond to theft of decorations
KAMLOOPS - A frustrated Louise Edwards has found a silver lining.The downtown Kamloops resident has become a legend in the city for her lavish yard displays for Halloween and Christmas. They include t...
Oct 22, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
No more exotic dancers at the Duchess, effective next month
KAMLOOPS - The only bar with exotic dancers in Kamloops will be switching to strictly a nightclub venue starting next month.In a Facebook post, the Duchess on Tranquille says there will no longer be e...
Oct 22, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Police trying to find missing Kamloops man
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are looking for help in finding a 21-year old man last seen in the 300 block of Columbia Street Saturday afternoon. RCMP Staff Sgt. Mat Van Laer says in a news release that 21-year old...
Oct 22, 2019 Image Credit: RCMP (contributed)
Incumbent MP McLeod re-elected in Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo
KAMLOOPS - After months of a competitive campaign, Conservative Cathy McLeod prevailed over experienced Liberal candidate Terry Lake and the other MP hopefuls in the Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo. Right f...
Oct 21, 2019
LIVE RESULTS: Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo riding
KAMLOOPS - The polls have closed in B.C. and we're expecting results from the Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo riding shortly. We'll be updating this story with the latest numbers. Cathy McLeod - Conservativ...
Oct 21, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Evan Fitzer
City of Kamloops urges citizens to reduce the waste they generate
KAMLOOPS - This week, the City of Kamloops is celebrating Waste Reduction Week. It's a Canada-wide event that is meant to encourage everyday people to reduce the amount of waste they create daily.Each...
Oct 21, 2019 Imahe Credit: CFJC Today/City of Kamloops
CMHA Kamloops executive director suspended, investigation launched
KAMLOOPS - The executive director of the Canadian Mental Health Association Kamloops branch has been placed on paid leave while an investigation gets underway. In an email statement to CFJC Today, CMH...
Oct 21, 2019 File Photo: Christa Mullally (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
How, where, and when to vote on federal election day in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - It's federal election day across Canada tomorrow (Oct. 21), and voters will be casting their ballots throughout the day.In Kamloops, polls will be open from 7 a.m to 7 p.m for area resident...
Oct 20, 2019 (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds)
RCMP investigation into Gold homicide not over, despite 5 arrests made
KAMLOOPS - After nearly a year-long investigation, yesterday (Oct. 19), Kamloops RCMP revealed 5 suspects had been arrested in relation to the 2018 homicide of 35-year-old Troy Gold. 23-year-old Natha...
Oct 20, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
