Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
TRU rock history course co-taught by former Stones manager living up to the hype
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University's newest instructor has been bringing in a new level of learning interest for students taking the Rock Dreams course. Now a few weeks deep into the winter semeste...
Feb 07, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Protesters in support of First Nations members in northern B.C. cause traffic disturbances in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The impact of protests by Wet'suwet'en First Nation members in northern B.C. have resonated with Indigenous peoples in the Thompson region. On Friday, a group from Thompson Rivers Universit...
Feb 07, 2020 Protestors at the intersection of Summit Drive and McGill Road were met with angry drivers, who were held up for minutes due to blockades on Friday during the lunch hour (Image Credit: Derek Rodgers / DigitalRearranged Photography)
Travelodge fire found to be human caused
KAMLOOPS - It's now been determined that a fire that broke out at the Travelodge last week was human caused, however RCMP are still investigating to determine if there is criminality involved. Kamloop...
Feb 07, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Sun Peaks donates $10k winter vacation package to aid Australia
KAMLOOPS - Sun Peaks Resort has put together an "ultimate Canadian winter getaway" in order to support bushfire relief efforts in Australia. The package, which will be auctioned off by Snow Aid Austra...
Feb 07, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Approved ride hailing company has plans to expand to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - One of two ride hailing companies recently approved to operate in B.C. has plans to operate in Kamloops by the end of the year. KABU Ride Inc. has been approved by the Passenger Transportat...
Feb 07, 2020 Image Credit: Dreamstime
Snowfall warning issued for Coquihalla Hwy
KAMLOOPS - More snow is set to wallop the Coquihalla Highway today (Feb. 7). Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning between Hope and Merritt with 20-25 cm expected. Snowfall will begin midda...
Feb 07, 2020 Image Credit: DriveBC
Accidents follow higher snowfall than expected in Kamloops, with chance for temperature drop next week
KAMLOOPS - Throughout yesterday (Feb. 6), Kamloops residents were out shovelling a lot more than the two-to-five centimeters of snow originally predicted for the area. Environment Canada meteorologist...
Feb 06, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
Crown closes case in first-degree murder trial of David Miller
KAMLOOPS - Crown counsel has wrapped up its case in the first-degree murder trial of David Miller, the Fraser Valley man who's charged in connection to the death of 52-year-old Debra Novacluse at the ...
Feb 06, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
EXCLUSIVE: Carson Hadwin recounts hours spent lost and alone at Sun Peaks
KAMLOOPS - Carson Hadwin is easing back into everyday life, happy to be home and happy to be alive after spending more than 24 hours alone on a mountain. "I just kind of thought about something else,"...
Feb 06, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Jill Sperling
RCMP point to speed in poor conditions after crash that killed two near Barriere
BARRIERE, B.C. - RCMP investigators believe driving too fast for conditions resulted in a crash that killed two men north of Barriere Wednesday (Feb. 5).The crash between a car and a semi truck took p...
Feb 06, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
