Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops thrift store to stop selling children's items due to change in insurance
KAMLOOPS - Thrift store shoppers will soon see a noticeable absence of children's clothing and toys on the shelves. According to the owner of Second Chance Thrift Store, Bonnie McBride, the store has ...
Mar 13, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Tyson Andrykew elected Kamloops Chamber president
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce has elected its new board of directors.Tyson Andrykew of Sandman Hotels has been elected Kamloops Chamber of Commerce president. The past president was Josh...
Mar 13, 2020 Tyson Andrykew (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Kamloops Hindu Cultural Society cancels weekend Holi celebration
KAMLOOPS - Organizers of a Hindu celebration planned for Riverside Park this weekend have decided to cancel in light of the COVID-19 spread. In a news release, Kamloops Hindu Cultural Society Presiden...
Mar 12, 2020 Image Credit: Pravin Chakravarty / Dreamstime.com
Sun Peaks Resort taking precautions amid COVID-19 risks
KAMLOOPS - With the suspension of all professional and amateur sports, as well as the cancellation or postponement of events across Canada, the fears surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic have reached new...
Mar 12, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Sun Peaks community pleased with SD73's decision to increase access to education
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - On Monday at the School District 73 Board of Education meeting, the community of Sun Peaks got some good news. As of next school year, the district will bring Grades 8 and 9 in the m...
Mar 12, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
President and CEO of ICBC promises savings with Enhanced Care system
KAMLOOPS - Auto insurance is going to look a lot different in B.C. come next spring. The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia is moving to a new no-fault system next May, largely removing lawyers...
Mar 12, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Event cancellations, extra precautions announced as Kamloops prepares for COVID-19
KAMLOOPS - The novel coronavirus has sparked a domino reaction of event cancellations around the world. Major professional sports leagues have suspended their seasons and large conferences and enterta...
Mar 12, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
'I do not understand what is motivating people': B.C. health minister says toilet paper hoarding not helpful
KAMLOOPS - B.C.'s health minister says he can't understand why there has been a run on toilet paper in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.Local retail outlets are finding it difficult to keep toilet pa...
Mar 12, 2020 A lineup outside Kamloops Costco Thursday morning (Image Credit: Contributed / Deb Sharkey)
IIO says Kamloops RCMP did nothing wrong in motorcycle crash
KAMLOOPS - The province's police watchdog has determined there was no wrongdoing by Kamloops RCMP officers in connection to a Sept. 3 motorcycle crash in Westsyde.The Independent Investigations Office...
Mar 12, 2020 Image Credit: Canadian Press
BCLC appoints new Kamloops-based VP of People & Culture
KAMLOOPS - Another top-level executive position with BCLC has been filled in Kamloops.In a news release Thursday (March 12), BCLC announced that Yabome Gilpin-Jackson will take the role starting April...
Mar 12, 2020 Image Credit: BCLC
