Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Lillooet man leaves $350k for TRU Foundation, women in STEM studies
KAMLOOPS - Women going into STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields will get a big boost after a generous gift from a Lillooet man.James Bain passed away in 2019, bequeathing hi...
Sep 29, 2020
Significantly less damage during 2020 wildfire season in Kamloops Fire Centre
KAMLOOPS - A wet spring led to a slow start for the 2020 wildfire season in B.C, with significantly fewer fire starts. Now reaching the end of fire season, the amount of land burned in the Kamloops Fi...
Sep 28, 2020
TRU political science professor says PST proposal will gain Liberals votes, wonders how sustainable it is
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. Liberal Party has made the first big splash of the election campaign. Leader Andrew Wilkinson is promising to eliminate the provincial sales tax (PST) for the first year if they're...
Sep 28, 2020
TRU earns international recognition for sustainability initiatives
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University recently garnered international attention for its eco-friendly initiatives. TRU was ranked North America's third 'coolest school' by the Sierra Club, and also mad...
Sep 28, 2020
Subject of 2017 shootout, standoff with Kamloops RCMP receives eight-year sentence
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops man who admitted to triggering a 2017 shootout and standoff with Kamloops RCMP has been sentenced to eight years in prison.Shane William Caron will spend just over 3-and-a-half y...
Sep 28, 2020
Provincial election race takes shape in Kamloops with entrance of two new candidates
KAMLOOPS - Heading into the weekend, only two candidates in the Kamloops ridings were known for the upcoming provincial election - both Liberal incumbents, Todd Stone in the South Thompson and Peter M...
Sep 28, 2020
Kamloops man charged in Vernon sex assault; RCMP urge other potential victims to come forward
VERNON, B.C. - RCMP are releasing the photo of a Kamloops sex assault suspect, hoping it will prompt any additional victims to come forward.Joel Eric Carlson, 28, has been arrested and charged with on...
Sep 28, 2020
Toddler takes Tahoe out of park, goes for terrifying trip in Chase
CHASE, B.C. - RCMP in Chase say a toddler was not injured after going for a wild ride in the family vehicle.According to a Chase RCMP report, the incident happened on Sept. 4 after the girl and her mo...
Sep 28, 2020
PHOTOS: RCMP look for suspect in Sorrento gas station smash-and-grab
SORRENTO, B.C. - Police would like your help identifying a suspect in a Shuswap break-and-enter.According to Chase RCMP, the incident took place at the Petro Canada service station in Sorrento on Sept...
Sep 28, 2020
City councillor Hunter to carry NDP banner in Kamloops-North Thompson
KAMLOOPS - As CFJC Today reported Sunday, Kamloops councillor Sadie Hunter will represent the NDP in the Kamloops-North Thompson riding in the Oct. 24 provincial election.The NDP announced Hunter's no...
Sep 28, 2020
