Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Two fatal crashes on provincial highways over Thanksgiving long weekend
SALMON ARM, B.C. - Two people were killed on BC highways over the Thanksgiving long weekend, but police say that's fewer than the provincial average for this time of year. BC RCMP Cpl. Mike Halskov sa...
Oct 15, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Green leader Elizabeth May spends Thanksgiving in Ashcroft, to visit Kamloops Tuesday
KAMLOOPS - With one week before voting day, Green Party leader Elizabeth May is spending time in the B.C. Interior.According to the party's public itinerary, May is spending Thanksgiving Day in Ashcro...
Oct 14, 2019 Image Credit: The Canadian Press
Family fun and heart-pounding terror await at Kamloops pumpkin patch and corn maze
KAMLOOPS - Every fall, Sunset Valley Farms on Tranquille Road opens up to the public. During the day, it's the perfect spot to take your family. You can head out to their pumpkin patch to take some ph...
Oct 13, 2019 Image credit: CFJC Today
You're Not Alone — A Deeper Look into Suicide
In our half-hour special You're Not Alone Ashley Legassic focuses on breaking down the stigma surrounding suicide, explains how to pinpoint suicidal behaviour in a loved one, and addresses the gaps in...
Oct 13, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Evan Fitzer
Environment Canada forecasting slightly cloudy finish to Thanksgiving long weekend
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada is forecasting some mild, autumn weather for the rest of the Thanksgiving long weekend. Meteorologist Johnson Zhon says the Kamloops area will see some precipitation toda...
Oct 13, 2019 (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds)
Kamloops Fire Rescue crews respond to early morning vehicle incident, with no driver on scene
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue crews were on scene at a vehicle-versus-Hydro pole incident for several hours this morning (Oct. 13). Platoon Captain Darryl Cooper says around 1 am this morning, crews...
Oct 13, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
West Victoria Street improvements reach a major milestone with paving work
KAMLOOPS - Traffic on West Victoria was extra congested Friday. That's thanks to paving work, which took place on three of the four available lanes on that stretch throughout the day.According to the ...
Oct 11, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Kamloops elementary school kids celebrate our city's rivers
KAMLOOPS - Students from Bert Edwards Science and Technology School took part in an annual tradition on Friday. Every year, the school gathers on the banks of the North Thompson to celebrate the river...
Oct 11, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Fewer direct flights to Toronto impact Kamloops Airport passenger numbers
KAMLOOPS - There was a slight drop in passenger numbers during the third quarter of 2019 at the Kamloops Airport.Managing director Ed Ratuski says in a news release that fewer direct flights to Toront...
Oct 11, 2019 Image Credit: Air Canada
New depot opens in Kamloops to allow people to donate milk for vulnerable babies
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health is hoping to make it easier to donate breast milk to help other moms and babies by opening two new depots in Kamloops and Kelowna.In the past, mothers have been able to dona...
Oct 11, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
