Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Coroners Service renews call for safe drug supply in B.C.
VICTORIA - More than 5,000 people have died from drug overdoses in B.C. since a public health emergency was declared in 2016.In a news release, the BC Coroners Service says there were 981 suspected ov...
Feb 24, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Warmer days to follow light snowfall in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - After about 2 cm of snow came down this morning, Environment Canada says the rest of the work week in Kamloops is shaping up to be snow-free. There is a chance of flurries tonight, and tomo...
Feb 23, 2020 File photo courtesy of Kent Simmonds
Snowfall warning issued for Hope to Merritt section of Coquihalla
MERRITT - Drivers taking the Coquihalla highway today are warned to be extra cautious - with a snowfall warning in effect. Environment Canada issued the warning this morning (Feb. 23) for the Hope to ...
Feb 23, 2020 Road conditions southbound at Zopkios Rest Area, near the Coquihalla Summit (Image Credit: Drive BC)
Kamloops restaurateurs weigh in on the recent franchise restaurant closures
KAMLOOPS - It started with East Side Mario's in 2013, followed by the Keg in 2016, then both Montana's and Milestones in May of 2019. Swiss Chalet and Harvey's closed their doors for good in Kamloops ...
Feb 22, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Kamloops dealership has warning for other small business owners after recent theft and vandalism
KAMLOOPS - The frustrated owner of a Kamloops car dealership is warning other small business owners after a series of theft and vandalism incidents. Steve Smith owns Automotion Motors and RV in Dallas...
Feb 21, 2020 (Image provided by Automotion Motors and RV)
Kamloops addiction treatment services seeing growth in resources and overdose prevention knowledge
KAMLOOPS - The latest statistics around overdose fatalities in the province have not been made available yet, however medical professionals and frontline overdose prevention workers say there have bee...
Feb 21, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
WorkSafe BC investigated workplace bullying and harassment at the TNRD last month
KAMLOOPS - WorkSafe BC says an investigation last month revolved around workplace bullying and harassment at the Thompson-Nicola Regional District's head office.WorkSafe BC conducted an inspection of ...
Feb 21, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Secondary school girls learn about career opportunities from women in a variety of industries
KAMLOOPS - High school aged girls had the opportunity to hear from a number of women with careers in science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) today (Feb. 21). Open Doors in STEAM took p...
Feb 21, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Adam Donnelly
A star-studded lineup this weekend to celebrate Blazers' historic winning run
KAMLOOPS - Twenty-five years after the Blazers won their last Memorial Cup - at home against the Detroit Junior Red Wings - the organization has put together an anniversary weekend to celebrate that c...
Feb 21, 2020 The Blazers are holding their Memorial Cup Anniversary weekend on Friday and Saturday (Image Credit: Kamloops Blazers)
B.C.'s children representative, Kamloops advocate call on government to end youth homelessness by 2021
KAMLOOPS - After hearing from more than 200 marginalized youth in B.C., a Kamloops advocate against youth homelessness is calling on the provincial government to do more.Katherine McParland, executive...
Feb 21, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
