Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Dozens flock their rocks to Kamloops Exploration Group's 'Ask a Geologist'
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops' best rocks were on display at the Museum on Saturday afternoon, as the Kamloops Exploration Group held its semi-regular 'Ask a Geologist' event. The event connects enthusiastic am...
Nov 18, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Kamloops families share journeys to adoption
KAMLOOPS - November is Adoption Awareness Month. Adopting a child comes with its own set of unique challenges, but for Kamloops couple Joshua and Shanti Claycamp, the rewards of parenthood far outweig...
Nov 18, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Kamloops woman suing IPE, West Coast Amusements over ride injury
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops woman has filed a suit in B.C. Supreme Court against the Interior Provincial Exhibition (IPE).According to court documents originally filed in February 2019, the plaintiff, Shawn...
Nov 18, 2019 Image Credit: Tiffany Goodwein / Vernon Matters)
Victim of McGill Road pedestrian crash identified as TRU employee
KAMLOOPS - The woman who died after being hit by a vehicle near Thompson Rivers University Friday (Nov. 15) has been identified as a TRU employee.54-year-old Lucy Phua was struck and killed near the i...
Nov 18, 2019 Image Credit: Facebook / Lucy Phua
Accused in Aberdeen murder to stand trial in Kamloops starting Jan. 13
KAMLOOPS - A Fraser Valley man accused of murder at an Aberdeen motel three years ago is set to stand trial in the new year. The trial of David Miller, facing one count of first-degree murder in the d...
Nov 18, 2019 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Council considers PAC referendum question Tuesday
KAMLOOPS - It looks like it will be early spring when Kamloops voters go to the polls to vote on a new Performing Arts Centre for the City. Council will consider the issue tomorrow at their regular me...
Nov 17, 2019
Kamloops temperature expected to climb near record high
KAMLOOPS - According to Environment Canada, it'll be a warm one for Kamloops today (Nov. 17), but not quite record-breaking temperature worthy. Meteorologist Jonathan Bau says today's high of 15 degre...
Nov 17, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Dylana Kneeshaw)
Updated: Kamloops RCMP investigating after pedestrian struck and killed near TRU
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: Kamloops RCMP are investigating after a pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle last night (Nov. 15) near the university. In a release, Sgt. Jeff Bingley says around 5:29 p.m Fri...
Nov 15, 2019 Image Credit: Twitter / @cruel_2_be_kind
Young mothers in Kamloops advocating for a Foundry centre
KAMLOOPS - A group of young mothers says having one-stop access to social and health services is essential for youth in Kamloops. The moms, ranging from ages 15 to 23, go to school at First Steps, an ...
Nov 15, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Kamloops support group working to spread understanding during Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Month
KAMLOOPS - November marks Crohn's and Colitis Awareness month, and the local support group in Kamloops hopes people will take the time to learn more about the chronic condition. According to Crohn's a...
Nov 15, 2019 (Image Credit: Crohn's and Colitis Canada)
