Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
BC Truckers head says transport companies keep on truckin' through COVID-19 crisis
KAMLOOPS - All across the province, citizens are relying on truckers to deliver essential goods to communities in every corner of BC. CFJC Today caught up with the president of the BC Truckers Associa...
Mar 27, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Several people at Kamloops seniors housing complex may have been exposed to COVID-19: IH
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health says it is monitoring the situation at a Brocklehurst seniors community after a number of residents may have been exposed to COVID-19.In an email to CFJC Today, Interior Hea...
Mar 27, 2020 Image Credit: RiverBend Manor
Total cases of COVID-19 in B.C. now at 792 including 70 in Interior Health
KAMLOOPS - The provincial government has announced 67 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C., bringing the total to 792.There are a total of 70 cases in the Interior Health region.Two more people have died in ...
Mar 27, 2020 Image Credit: Flickr / BC Government
Self-isolation road trips could be hampered by winter weather: Environment Canada
MERRITT, B.C. - Fewer people are travelling than usual due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but even so, Environment Canada has a warning for motorists this weekend.The forecaster says winter driving conditi...
Mar 27, 2020 FIle Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
City of Kamloops encouraging fewer landfill trips during COVID-19 pandemic
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is asking for proper social distancing and hygiene protocols to help protects its frontline garbage and recycling staff.In a news release, the City says in this time of...
Mar 27, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Save-On Foods to start selling Girl Guides cookies on organization's behalf
KAMLOOPS - If you shop at Save-On Foods in Kamloops, you will notice extra selection in the cookie aisle. The grocery store chain has promised the Girl Guides of Canada it will sell its famous chocola...
Mar 27, 2020 Image Credit: Girl Guides
What do B.C.'s COVID-19 numbers actually reflect?
KAMLOOPS - Earlier today (March 27), provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix made a presentation on COVID-19 projections in the province.Officials from the B.C. ...
Mar 27, 2020 Image Credit: Flickr / BC Government
Kamloops Airport screeners, management spar over additional cleaning
KAMLOOPS - The United Steelworkers Local 1-417, which represents security screening personnel at the Kamloops Airport, has concerns the airport is not doing enough to contain the spread of COVID-19. I...
Mar 27, 2020 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
City of Kamloops lays off 100 part-time staff in response to COVID-19 pandemic
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is issuing layoff notices in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis.Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian says 100 layoff notices have been distributed to part-time staff as the City ...
Mar 27, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Employee who left Sun Peaks has tested positive for COVID-19: Resort
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - Sun Peaks Resort says one of its employees who recently left the mountain to return home has tested positive for COVID-19.In a news release, the resort says it feels it's important t...
Mar 27, 2020 Image Credit: Sun Peaks Resort
