Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops Centre for the Arts Society kickstarts 'Vote Yes' campaign ahead of April referendum
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Centre for the Arts Society members rallied in downtown Kamloops today, marking day one of the group's 'Vote Yes' campaign. Society Vice Chair Brenda Aynsley says between door-knoc...
Mar 04, 2020 Board Chair Norm Daley speaks to supporters at Wednesday's rally (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Crash snarls southbound Coquihalla traffic
MERRITT, B.C. - UPDATE: Drive BC says the congestion has cleared up and the highway is open.EARLIER: There is trouble on the Coquihalla Highway Wednesday (Mar. 4).According to Drive BC, a multi-vehicl...
Mar 04, 2020 Image Credit: Drive BC
RCMP issue tips after troubling increase in Salmon Arm crime
SALMON ARM, B.C. - RCMP in Salmon Arm are passing on some advice to the public after an alarming increase in crime.According to a news release, RCMP in the Shuswap city have responded to more than 1,1...
Mar 04, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Big Bear Child & Youth Advocacy Centre launches phase one of new practice model
KAMLOOPS - It's a big day for the Big Bear Child and Youth Advocacy Centre. The organization launched phase one of a collaboration of support services for abused or mistreated children and youth. Agen...
Mar 03, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Duckworth reflects on journey from Kamloops to City of Calgary's top job
CALGARY - On March 5, 2018, David Duckworth celebrated his first day in his new office at the City of Calgary. Less than 17 months later, he was running the place.Duckworth was appointed Calgary's cit...
Mar 03, 2020 Image Credit: Global Calgary
Kamloops construction sector set up for big spring
KAMLOOPS - A healthy February for the City of Kamloops building department is setting the local construction sector up for a strong spring.New totals released by the City show $10.3 million in permits...
Mar 03, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Snowfall warning issued for Coquihalla Highway
MERRITT, B.C. - Up to 20 centimetres of snow is expected to fall on the Coquihalla Highway by Wednesday morning (Mar. 4). Environment Canada says a strong Pacific cold front will bring heavy snow to t...
Mar 03, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
United Way tackles period poverty in latest campaign
KAMLOOPS - The United Way Thompson Nicola Cariboo has launched a local Period Promise campaign in order to provide basic hygiene products to women in need. Through the campaign people are encouraged t...
Mar 02, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Tips to keep Kamloops travelers safe from the coronavirus
KAMLOOPS - The novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, has been a hot topic all across the globe - while the virus has garnered a great deal of attention, the number of people who've contracted the virus is s...
Mar 02, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Environment Canada says it was an average winter — and it's over
KAMLOOPS - After an average winter, spring is here.That's the word from Environment Canada's Doug Lundquist, who insists winter runs from December through February, and March 1 marks the real start of...
Mar 02, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
