Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Dangerous driver no match for police canine
KAMLOOPS - RCMP had to use the police dog to bring a suspect into custody this morning. Staff Sergeant Mat. Van Laer says about 2:00 AM Thursday morning, police flooded the area of the 800 block of Sh...
Mar 05, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
BC Wildfire Service members ready to tackle upcoming fire season after time spent in Australia
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildfire Service is preparing for the 2020 season, with a few members bringing back the experience of helping out in Australia. The Australian bushfires of the 2019/2020 season were ...
Mar 04, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Jill Sperling
School District 73 ups hygiene practices, while keeping tabs on COVID-19 development
KAMLOOPS - School District 73 is keeping a close eye on how the COVID-19 situation is developing, and has plans in place in case the virus spreads further. At this time, Assistant Superintendent of El...
Mar 04, 2020 (File photo - Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Kamloops Centre for the Arts Society kickstarts 'Vote Yes' campaign ahead of April referendum
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Centre for the Arts Society members rallied in downtown Kamloops today, marking day one of the group's 'Vote Yes' campaign. Society Vice Chair Brenda Aynsley says between door-knoc...
Mar 04, 2020 Board Chair Norm Daley speaks to supporters at Wednesday's rally (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Crash snarls southbound Coquihalla traffic
MERRITT, B.C. - UPDATE: Drive BC says the congestion has cleared up and the highway is open.EARLIER: There is trouble on the Coquihalla Highway Wednesday (Mar. 4).According to Drive BC, a multi-vehicl...
Mar 04, 2020 Image Credit: Drive BC
RCMP issue tips after troubling increase in Salmon Arm crime
SALMON ARM, B.C. - RCMP in Salmon Arm are passing on some advice to the public after an alarming increase in crime.According to a news release, RCMP in the Shuswap city have responded to more than 1,1...
Mar 04, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Big Bear Child & Youth Advocacy Centre launches phase one of new practice model
KAMLOOPS - It's a big day for the Big Bear Child and Youth Advocacy Centre. The organization launched phase one of a collaboration of support services for abused or mistreated children and youth. Agen...
Mar 03, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Duckworth reflects on journey from Kamloops to City of Calgary's top job
CALGARY - On March 5, 2018, David Duckworth celebrated his first day in his new office at the City of Calgary. Less than 17 months later, he was running the place.Duckworth was appointed Calgary's cit...
Mar 03, 2020 Image Credit: Global Calgary
Kamloops construction sector set up for big spring
KAMLOOPS - A healthy February for the City of Kamloops building department is setting the local construction sector up for a strong spring.New totals released by the City show $10.3 million in permits...
Mar 03, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Snowfall warning issued for Coquihalla Highway
MERRITT, B.C. - Up to 20 centimetres of snow is expected to fall on the Coquihalla Highway by Wednesday morning (Mar. 4). Environment Canada says a strong Pacific cold front will bring heavy snow to t...
Mar 03, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
