Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Snow, blustery wind in the forecast for Kamloops on Friday
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops is well into spring, but some significant snowfall is expected over the next 24 hours.According to Environment Canada's Bobby Sekhon, snow will fall beginning tonight (Apr. 2)."A w...
Apr 02, 2020 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Lali applauds move to ease restrictions on foreign doctors, wants more Canadians included
KAMLOOPS - The College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC has proposed a bylaw amendment that would ease restrictions on foreign doctors to practice in this province under supervision. Former Merritt-ar...
Apr 02, 2020 Former NDP MLA Harry Lali is pushing for more foreign-trained Canadian physicians to be allowed to practice in B.C. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Kamloops RCMP investigating three stabbings in five hours
KAMLOOPS - Police in Kamloops are investigating three separate stabbing incidents in the city. In a news release, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says police responded to a report of a st...
Apr 02, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Interior Health orders shutdown of gyms, yoga studios
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health's (IH) Chief Medical Health Officer has ordered all fitness centres, gyms, yoga studios, or similar personal training facilities to close their doors.In a news release, Dr. ...
Apr 02, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Councillor urges shutdown of Trans Mountain construction in Kamloops due to COVID-19 concerns
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops councillor is calling on federal and provincial officials to call a halt to Trans Mountain (TMX) pipeline expansion construction within city limits.Denis Walsh says expansion act...
Apr 02, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
VIDEO: First responders in Kamloops show their support for healthcare workers
KAMLOOPS - Every night at 7:00 p.m., emergency responders in Kamloops will be showing support for healthcare workers. It's a movement that's gained traction across the province. Last night (April 1), ...
Apr 02, 2020 Image Credit: Contributed / Nathan Ritchie
Mounties ask for help from public to identify bank suspect
WILLIAMS LAKE - A search is underway for a man accused of illegally removing $37,000 from a bank account in Williams Lake.RCMP say the man had no legal access to the line of credit the withdrawal was ...
Apr 01, 2020
Kamloops real estate market surprises with strong March, but tough times lie ahead
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops real estate sector had a surprisingly strong March, but is bracing for trouble ahead.According to the latest numbers from the Kamloops and District Real Estate Association (KAD...
Apr 01, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Horsting's Farm Market gearing up for drop in springtime traveller visits
KAMLOOPS - With fewer people travelling to curb the spread of COVID-19 between communities, many businesses who thrive on highway traffic are bracing for a downturn in springtime visits. Horsting's Fa...
Apr 01, 2020 (Image Credit: Horsting's Farm Market / Instagram)
Provincial liquor sales uptick felt by Kamloops retailers
KAMLOOPS - Since COVID-19 entered pandemic status, liquor stores in the Kamloops area have seen a change in how they need to operate, and how much product they've had leaving the shelves. Before liquo...
Apr 01, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Adam Donnelly)
