Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
B.C health officials confirm 92 new COVID-19 cases in the province, with 396 recovered
VICTORIA - As of Saturday (Mar. 28), provincial health officials have counted 884 positive COVID-19 cases within B.C. In today's update, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, and Health Minister...
Mar 28, 2020 (Image Credit: BC Government / Ministry of Health communications)
Snowfall warning issued for sections of Coquihalla, Okanagan Connector
MERRITT - With an unseasonably cool spring storm coming through the area, Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for sections of the Coquihalla Highway, and the Okanagan Connector. Snowfall ...
Mar 28, 2020 (Image Credit: Drive BC)
Interior Health officials face COVID-19 questions during online townhall meeting
KAMLOOPS - The continued reluctance of health officials to reveal the location of positive COVID-19 viruses was a hot topic during an online town hall meeting Friday evening, hosted by Kelowna Lake Co...
Mar 27, 2020 Online Interior Health Townhall Meeting
Education ministry introducing new guidelines for students online learning
VICTORIA - The provincial government is putting the final touches on new guidelines to transition students to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. B.C.'s K-12 schools were closed indefinitely...
Mar 27, 2020 Image Credit: Natalia Kuzina / Dreamstime.com
Kamloops service businesses adjusting to work in COVID-19 world
KAMLOOPS - While many local businesses have been forced to close as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, many are still operating, albeit in a modified fashion. Service businesses like auto-repair shops, ...
Mar 27, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
BC Truckers head says transport companies keep on truckin' through COVID-19 crisis
KAMLOOPS - All across the province, citizens are relying on truckers to deliver essential goods to communities in every corner of BC. CFJC Today caught up with the president of the BC Truckers Associa...
Mar 27, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Several people at Kamloops seniors housing complex may have been exposed to COVID-19: IH
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health says it is monitoring the situation at a Brocklehurst seniors community after a number of residents may have been exposed to COVID-19.In an email to CFJC Today, Interior Hea...
Mar 27, 2020 Image Credit: RiverBend Manor
Total cases of COVID-19 in B.C. now at 792 including 70 in Interior Health
KAMLOOPS - The provincial government has announced 67 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C., bringing the total to 792.There are a total of 70 cases in the Interior Health region.Two more people have died in ...
Mar 27, 2020 Image Credit: Flickr / BC Government
Self-isolation road trips could be hampered by winter weather: Environment Canada
MERRITT, B.C. - Fewer people are travelling than usual due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but even so, Environment Canada has a warning for motorists this weekend.The forecaster says winter driving conditi...
Mar 27, 2020 FIle Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
City of Kamloops encouraging fewer landfill trips during COVID-19 pandemic
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is asking for proper social distancing and hygiene protocols to help protects its frontline garbage and recycling staff.In a news release, the City says in this time of...
Mar 27, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
