Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Tribute ceremony evokes inspirational spirit of Capt. Jennifer Casey and the Snowbirds
KAMLOOPS - The Royal Canadian Legion in Kamloops held a tribute ceremony to honour the Canadian Forces Snowbirds Thursday morning (May 21). "This tribute is to the memory of Capt. Jennifer Casey, publ...
May 21, 2020
Forest minister says industry has to adapt to new times with less product available
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. forest minister says Wednesday's (May 20) announcement by Canfor that it will close its operation in Prince George is a devastating blow to an already hurting industry. But Doug Do...
May 21, 2020
United Way to deliver federal funding for youth mental health and food security issues
KAMLOOPS - The local United Way is distributing $440,000 of federal money to support youth mental health and food security in the Thompson-Nicola-Cariboo region.The money is being made available throu...
May 21, 2020
Cache Creek issues evacuation alert as Bonaparte River rises again
CACHE CREEK, B.C. - The Village of Cache Creek has once again issued an evacuation alert due to rising water.As of 8:50 a.m. Thursday (May 21), Mayor Santo Talarico issued the alert for all properties...
May 21, 2020
Quesnel Flying Club to take to the skies in honour of fallen Snowbirds captain
QUESNEL, B.C. - In tribute to Snowbirds Capt. Jennifer Casey, earlier this week the B.C. General Aviation Association took to the skies in the Fraser Valley and Vancouver in her honour.And in the Cari...
May 21, 2020
RIH Foundation hosting special online fundraiser Saturday night
KAMLOOPS - With large fundraising events on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation has organized an online dining event that encourages you to dress up in your finest ...
May 21, 2020
"We are still in shock" Kamloops mayor commits to building Snowbird memorial during tribute ceremony
KAMLOOPS - The mayor of Kamloops says a memorial will soon arise within the city for the Canadian Forces Snowbirds.The Snowbirds suffered a tragic loss Sunday in Kamloops. Capt. Jennifer Casey was kil...
May 21, 2020
B.C. Wildfire Service puts an end to prescribed burns as part of pandemic-related adjustments
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. Wildfire Service says it has safeguards in place to keep its firefighters and communities impacted by wildfire free from COVID-19 this summer. Speaking on a teleconference on Thurs...
May 21, 2020
Snowbirds fleet to remain grounded while RCAF investigates crash
KAMLOOPS - It's been a sombre few days at the Kamloops Airport as staff support investigators looking into the Snowbirds crash that killed Capt. Jennifer Casey and injured Capt. Richard MacDougall. "Y...
May 20, 2020
Despite permission, most Kamloops churches choose not to open this weekend
KAMLOOPS - Churches have been given the green light to reopen their buildings to small congregations this weekend, but most churches in Kamloops are choosing to stay closed. Kamloops United Church is ...
May 20, 2020
