Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
United Way tackles period poverty in latest campaign
KAMLOOPS - The United Way Thompson Nicola Cariboo has launched a local Period Promise campaign in order to provide basic hygiene products to women in need. Through the campaign people are encouraged t...
Mar 02, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Tips to keep Kamloops travelers safe from the coronavirus
KAMLOOPS - The novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, has been a hot topic all across the globe - while the virus has garnered a great deal of attention, the number of people who've contracted the virus is s...
Mar 02, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Environment Canada says it was an average winter — and it's over
KAMLOOPS - After an average winter, spring is here.That's the word from Environment Canada's Doug Lundquist, who insists winter runs from December through February, and March 1 marks the real start of...
Mar 02, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Kamloops stores run out of hand sanitizer, masks amid growing coronavirus concern
KAMLOOPS - With nearly 89,000 confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) globally, containment is a top priority for healthcare professionals. People around the world are taking measures to prote...
Mar 02, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Kamloops home sellers emerged from their slumber in February
KAMLOOPS - After a sleepy start to 2020, the Kamloops real estate market is showing signs of awakening.New numbers from the Kamloops and District Real Estate Association (KADREA) show a 4.9 per cent b...
Mar 02, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Man arrested, stolen bike seized by Kamloops RCMP during traffic stop
KAMLOOPS - One man has been arrested after allegedly being caught with a brand new bike minutes after it was stolen.Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says on March 1 at 2:00 a.m. officers o...
Mar 02, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
North Thompson heli-skiing operator donates $50,000 to TRU students
KAMLOOPS - The founder of Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing is funding several new awards at TRU for students from the North Thompson and the Simpcw First Nation.In a news release, TRU says Mike Wiegele ...
Mar 02, 2020 Image Credit: TRU
Two people arrested after head-on crash with semi-truck near Chase
CHASE, B.C. - A man and a woman were arrested near Chase this weekend after allegedly crashing into a semi-truck head-on.RCMP Staff Sgt. Janelle Shoihet says in a news release that the crash came afte...
Mar 02, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Poverty Reduction Minister says latest Stats Canada data points to progress with B.C strategy
VICTORIA - BC's Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction says the latest data from Statistics Canada is promising, but more needs to be done. Statistics Canada recently released its latest...
Mar 01, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Kamloops Fire Rescue responds to multiple incidents in Westsyde
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue crews made short work of two separate incidents last night in the Westsyde area. Platoon Captain Wade Lindoff says last night KFR was called to Oak Hills Boulevard for ...
Mar 01, 2020 File photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
