Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Local gyms, studios going digital to keep Kamloops active during pandemic
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops residents who normally hit the gym or take part in fitness classes have had to find new ways to keep up an active lifestyle during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fitness studios, and gyms ...
Apr 15, 2020 Carlee and Kent Aitchison hosting one of their daily, 10:15 a.m online fitness classes (Image Credit: Adam Donnelly / CFJC Today)
Community finds unique ways to support Kamloops Food Bank during COVID-19
KAMLOOPS - When the COVID-19 pandemic began, donations to the Kamloops Food Bank dropped off, but the needs of the community did not. As time has gone on, businesses and individuals have come up with ...
Apr 15, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Adoptions continue through Kamloops SPCA, while working on fundraising alternatives
KAMLOOPS - While many organizations are having a tough time operating during the COVID-19 pandemic, animal adoptions through the local SPCA have been steady. Before COVID-19, walk-in pet inquires were...
Apr 15, 2020 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Kamloops council puts forward Singh's name for FCM board
KAMLOOPS - Fresh off his term as president of the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM), a Kamloops councillor is turning his attention to the federal level.At Wednesday's (Apr. 15) meeting, Kamloops coun...
Apr 15, 2020 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Pandemic measures cast City of Kamloops flood preparations in new light
KAMLOOPS - Physical distancing measures put in place to battle the spread of COVID-19 will throw a wrench into City of Kamloops flood preparation this year, but officials say they will be ready regard...
Apr 15, 2020 City of Kamloops workers observe a demonstration of the Tiger Dam in Riverside Park, May, 2018 (Image Credit: Facebook / City of Kamloops)
Three new deaths from COVID-19 include first death in Interior Health area
VICTORIA - The population within the Interior Health region has experienced its first death from COVID-19.In her daily news conference Wednesday (Apr. 15), Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry a...
Apr 15, 2020 Image Credit: Flickr / Government of B.C.
CFJC nabs regional award for best radio newscast
KAMLOOPS - The Radio Television Digital News Association has announced its regional awards for 2020, and CFJC's newsroom has another feather in its cap.The B-100 5:00 p.m. News has been chosen as the ...
Apr 15, 2020 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Open Door Group's annual plant sale going ahead — with some changes
KAMLOOPS - With physical distancing and isolation measures in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people are occupying their time with different hobbies.One of the activities gaining more popularity i...
Apr 15, 2020 Image Credit: Facebook / Open Door Group
RCMP renew call for information after body found in Kamloops last week
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are renewing their request for information into a body that was found in Westsyde last week.The body of 37-year-old Brandon Thomas Malkinson was found last Thursday (Apr. 9) i...
Apr 15, 2020 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
ZZ Top Kamloops show pushed forward one year
KAMLOOPS - A high-profile rock show scheduled to take place in Kamloops later this spring has been postponed.ZZ Top and Cheap Trick were scheduled to play Sandman Centre in May. The tour has now been ...
Apr 15, 2020 Image Credit / ZZ Top
