Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops United Church rings bells for victims of mass shooting in Nova Scotia
KAMLOOPS - The emotional impact of the mass shooting that killed 22 people in Nova Scotia has been felt across the nation. Locally, the Kamloops United Church (KUC) paid tribute to the victims this af...
Apr 24, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
'You just can't socially-isolate': ASK Wellness executive director says temporary shelter badly needed to prevent COVID-19 spread
KAMLOOPS - The homeless in Kamloops have had a difficult time keeping their distance during this health crisis. With limited space in emergency shelters, self-isolating is not possible. "You just can'...
Apr 24, 2020 The location at 185 Royal Avenue will be used as a temporary shelter starting early next week (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Mount Paul Community Food Centre providing daily meals through pandemic
KAMLOOPS - Food insecurity is a growing concern for individuals and families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Under normal circumstances, the Mount Paul Community Food Centre (CFC) would be providin...
Apr 24, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
City of Kamloops makes sandbags available — but bring your own shovel
KAMLOOPS - With high water from the spring freshet making an early appearance in the Cariboo, the City of Kamloops is not waiting any longer to prepare residents for possible high water.In a news rele...
Apr 24, 2020 Sand at the BC Wildlife Park (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Adam Donnelly)
Man found dead in vehicle just east of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - RCMP say they are investigating a sudden death discovered just outside Kamloops Friday morning (Apr. 24). According to a news release from RCMP Southeast District media spokesman Cpl. Jesse...
Apr 24, 2020 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
CMHA releases online tool to help address pandemic-related mental health issues
VANCOUVER - While COVID-19 is impacting thousands of people across Canada, thousands more are experiencing impacts to their mental health.In an effort to address that issue, the B.C. Division of the C...
Apr 24, 2020
B.C. Transit will remain free through May
VICTORIA - B.C. Transit users won't be reaching for their pocketbooks anytime soon.The transit operator says it is extending its policy of not collecting fares during the COVID-19 pandemic.Those needi...
Apr 24, 2020 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Kamloops SPCA offers help to Cache Creek pet owners
KAMLOOPS - The BC SPCA is reaching out to Cache Creek residents displaced by flooding to provide emergency pet boarding for their animals. The Kamloops SPCA's Community Engagement Manager Hayley Benne...
Apr 24, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Organizers cancel Ribfest due to COVID-19 pandemic
KAMLOOPS - One of the most popular summer events in Kamloops is the latest casuality of the COVID-19 pandemic. Ribfest has been cancelled by the Rotary Club of Kamloops Daybreak.In making the announce...
Apr 24, 2020 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
City of Kamloops Emergency Operations Centre preparing for parallel emergencies
KAMLOOPS - On March 20th, the City of Kamloops declared a State of Local Emergency to help them deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. As that crisis has evolved over the past month, staff have been looking...
Apr 23, 2020 Image Credit: File Image/CFJC Today
