Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops businesses hope shoppers think local when buying for Christmas
KAMLOOPS - The struggles of local businesses have been well documented during the COVID-19 pandemic. With more and more emphasis put on Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales in recent years, CFJC Today ...
Nov 30, 2020
Christmas lights up earlier this year in Kamloops as people try to lift spirits amid COVID-19
KAMLOOPS - It's the end of November, but the Christmas spirit has been in full swing all month. Louise Edwards' light-filled yard at Sixth and Pine is a must-see every year. Her lights have been up si...
Nov 30, 2020
BC Nurses Union denounces intimidation of RIH staff over parking concerns
KAMLOOPS - The president of the BC Nurses' Union (BCNU) says she's concerned about the intimidation of staff at Royal Inland Hospital over parking issues. Several nurses at RIH have reached out to CFJ...
Nov 30, 2020
Pickup drivers survive Shuswap head-on crash
SALMON ARM, B.C. - A head-on crash in the Shuswap closed the Trans Canada Highway for much of the overnight period.According to a release from Salmon Arm RCMP, the crash took place at about 11:50 p.m....
Nov 30, 2020
Kamloops MLAs Stone, Milobar pull down key positions in B.C. Liberal shadow cabinet
KAMLOOPS - The two Kamloops MLAs returning to Victoria after October's provincial election will have increased responsibilities in the opposition benches. Interim B.C. Liberal Leader Shirley Bond anno...
Nov 30, 2020
UPDATE: Missing woman found safe
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: Kamloops RCMP say Samantha Pompura has been found safe.
Nov 30, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Accident creates power outage in Valleyview and Dallas
KAMLOOPS - An accident on the Trans Canada Highway near the Lafarge turnoff at Campbell Creek has knocked out the power to 1244 Hydro customers this morning (Monday). The power's been off since just b...
Nov 30, 2020
TRU closing Clearwater Regional Centre
CLEARWATER - A move Thompson Rivers University says is being done to save money, is being seen differently in the community of Clearwater. Recently the institution announced it is closing its Regional...
Nov 30, 2020
Kamloops Fire Rescue battles blaze on North Shore
KAMLOOPS - A fire has destroyed a small abandoned building along the 100 block Tranquille Road. Kamloops Fire Rescue Platoon Captain Wade Lindoff says the first call of the fire was received at 7:15 S...
Nov 29, 2020
Two New Afton mine workers test positive for COVID-19
KAMLOOPS - Two people working at NewGold's New Afton mine near Kamloops, have tested positive for COVID-19. New Afton says the workers test results came back Friday and Saturday. The infections are no...
Nov 29, 2020
