Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
City of Merritt declares local state of emergency over COVID-19 pandemic
MERRITT, B.C. - With the COVID-19 outbreak growing daily throughout the Interior, the City of Merritt has taken action and declared a local state of emergency. Mayor Linda Brown says the city is in co...
Mar 23, 2020 The City of Merritt declared a local statement of emergency around COVID-19 on Monday (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Williams Lake to open low-risk Emergency Operations Centre on Tuesday
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - Following in the footsteps of other Interior municipalities, Williams Lake is set to activate its Emergency Operations Centre on Tuesday morning. The centre will be active starti...
Mar 23, 2020 Williams Lake will open its low-risk Emergency Operations Centre on Tuesday morning.
Interior Health restricting visitors to its facilities during COVID-19 outbreak
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health is putting limits on who can and cannot visit its facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The local health authority says only essential visitors can enter facilities, incl...
Mar 23, 2020 Interior Health is putting restrictions on who can and cannot visits its facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic
Local distillery brings much needed sanitizer to Mustard Seed Kamloops shelter
KAMLOOPS - A local distillery is working to use its business for good in the community, as Kamloops deals with COVID-19. Kamloops-based company Forager Vodka has made a batch of hand sanitizer and is ...
Mar 23, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Mustard Seed operations adjust with COVID-19 prevention practices
KAMLOOPS - The COVID-19 virus is impacting every aspect of society, including organizations in Kamloops trying to deliver essential services for the homeless population. At the Mustard Seed downtown, ...
Mar 23, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Kamloops Centre for Seniors Information halting service as COVID-19 precaution
KAMLOOPS - In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, and risk to older populations, the Kamloops Centre for Seniors Information (CSI) says it will be closing its doors. CSI Executive Director Brenda ...
Mar 23, 2020 File photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Kamloops family in quarantine after father's positive COVID-19 diagnosis
KAMLOOPS - If you thought COVID-19 would never reach Kamloops, think again. The virus is here. One confirmed case is Keith Elliott, a 48-year-old man who was in good health prior to March 12. Elliott,...
Mar 23, 2020 Image Credit: Contributed by Dana Elliott
Officials stress social distancing in latest round of COVID-19 updates
KAMLOOPS - As more facility closures and tighter restrictions are brought in to reduce potential virus spreading, the B.C. government and health officials have been adamant that people need to keep th...
Mar 23, 2020 (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds / CFJC Today)
Highland Valley Copper begins COVID-19 slowdown, assures employees they will be paid as normal
LOGAN LAKE, B.C. - Teck Resources says it is slowing down its operations at several locations, including Highland Valley Copper in Logan Lake, in response to COVID-19.In a message to employees obtaine...
Mar 23, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Volunteers first responders in Shuswap suspend service in response to COVID-19
CHASE, B.C. - Residents in the North Shuswap will now have to rely solely on BC Ambulance paramedics if they need medical assistance. The North Shuswap First Responders Society, a volunteer service in...
Mar 23, 2020 Image Credit: North Shuswap First Responders
