Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
B.C. health minister explains why specific locations of COVID-19 cases are not disclosed
KAMLOOPS - B.C.'s health minister says it's not too late to join the fight against COVID-19, and communities like Kamloops are in a prime position to limit the spread of the virus.Speaking to CFJC Tod...
Mar 31, 2020 Image Credit: Flickr / BC Government
Columbia-Shuswap Regional District chides landfill users for failing to respect physical distancing
SALMON ARM, B.C. - The Columbia-Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) says many customers are defying physical distancing at the district's waste stations - and it's time that stops.The CSRD says customers...
Mar 31, 2020 Image Credit: CSRD
UPDATE: Major Kamloops power outage comes to an end
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: As of mid-afternoon Tuesday, power had been restored. EARLIER: The power is out for a large portion of east Kamloops. According to BC Hydro's website, the outage covers a large area...
Mar 31, 2020 Image Credit: BC Hydro
New Gold closes $300M deal with Ontario Teachers' fund for interest in New Afton mine
KAMLOOPS - A proposed deal between New Gold and the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP) has now closed, resulting in a big cash infusion for the New Afton mine west of Kamloops. In February, New Gol...
Mar 31, 2020
Wage subsidy provides no help for closed down businesses
KAMLOOPS - The federal government has announced a wage subsidy for employees impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. But for many Kamloops businesses, their doors have already closed due to safety concerns. ...
Mar 30, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Kelson Group eases financial strain on tenants during COVID-19 pandemic
KAMLOOPS - It is a difficult time for many people when it comes to having to pay monthly bills or rents. Kamloops's largest rental property management company, the Kelson Group, is helping its renters...
Mar 30, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Kamloops COVID-19 patient begins to recover following hospitalization
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops resident Keith Elliot is back at home after being hospitalized with COVID-19. "I'm certainly on the mend. I'm not 100 per cent, but I'm much better." It's been 19 days since Keith ...
Mar 30, 2020 Image Credit: Contributed / Dana Elliott
BC Wildlife Park leaning on financial alternatives to get past springtime visitor loss
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildlife Park in Kamloops says it will be leaning on grants, and donations to make it through the COVID-19 closure period. Normally, springtime and Easter long weekend bring thousand...
Mar 30, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Adam Donnelly)
Kamloops Food Bank will benefit from $3 million relief grant for BC Food Banks
KAMLOOPS - With a new $3 million funding announcement for BC Food Banks, the Kamloops Food Bank will be getting some financial relief during the COVID-19 pandemic. The local food bank has been dealing...
Mar 30, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Adam Donnelly)
Pair of university students from Kamloops here to help during pandemic
KAMLOOPS - When James Bates and Young Seo returned home to Kamloops from their respective universities in Ontario - after classes were cancelled due to COVID-19 - they knew they had to do something fo...
Mar 30, 2020 Young Seo (left) and James Bates started a volunteer group Helpful Neighbors in early March to help people during the COVID-19 pandemic (Image Credit: James Bates). *Note: this photo was taken prior to physical distancing guidelines
