Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Former Blazer sentenced after trying to grab baby, evade police
KELOWNA - A former WHL hockey player pleaded guilty to assault in court on Tuesday.Court heard that Harold Giffen Nyren tried to grab a 14-month-old toddler from his mother's arms at Kerry Park in lat...
Jul 23, 2019 Image Credit: Global Okanagan
UPDATE: Missing Kamloops man found
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: The man reported missing on July 23 has been found. All personal information has been removed from the story.EARLIER: Kamloops RCMP would like your help finding a missing person.He ...
Jul 23, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
STRUGGLE FOR SURVIVAL: The Kamloops Brain Injury Association
KAMLOOPS - In the third installment of our series Struggle For Survival, we feature the Kamloops Brain Injury Association. The non-profit has been helping brain injury survivors in the city since 1986...
Jul 23, 2019 The Kamloops Brain Injury Association has been helping brain injury survivors since 1986 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
The Mustard Seed says closure of men's recovery program allows organization to evolve
KAMLOOPS - The Mustard Seed New Life Community Kamloops says the closure of the men's recovery program last week will allow the organization to retool and help to serve men struggling with addiction b...
Jul 22, 2019 The Mustard Seed New Life Community Kamloops will closes its men's recovery program on July 31 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Three months in, construction project has varied impact on West Victoria businesses
KAMLOOPS - The first three months of construction on West Victoria Street are taking a toll on some businesses along that stretch. Businesses say people are simply avoiding the area and going elsewher...
Jul 22, 2019 Budget Brake & Muffler has been severely impacted by the construction on West Victoria St. that started on Apr. 15 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
City says all paving on West Victoria St. should be finished by fall
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops says the construction project on West Victoria Street is on time with some sections ahead of schedule and some behind where they're supposed to be.The city's capital pr...
Jul 22, 2019 The City of Kamloops says the $13-million project is on time (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
BC Wildfire Service issues reminder to protect properties despite slower wildfire season
KAMLOOPS - Thanks to the cooler, rainier weather in July, the Kamloops Fire Centre has experienced much fewer fires than this time last year. Fire Information Officer Taylor MacDonald says the BC Wild...
Jul 22, 2019 Image Credit: File Photo / CFJC Today
Interior Health optimistic worst of RIH nurse shortage is over
KAMLOOPS - Royal Inland Hospital has been dealing with significant vacancies in its Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department, due in part to retirements and the specialized training required for t...
Jul 22, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Adam Donnelly
Wildfire near Savona now under control
KAMLOOPS - A wildfire which popped up near Savona on Sunday grew to two hectares, but is now under control.BC Wildfire information officer Taylor MacDonald says the fire is not expected to grow past i...
Jul 22, 2019 Image Credit: BC Government
Two men missing from Surrey; vehicle found near Logan Lake
LOGAN LAKE, B.C. - Police are asking for the public's help in locating two men missing from Surrey. Surrey RCMP say in a news release that Richard Scurr and Ryan Provencher were last seen at 12:30 p.m...
Jul 22, 2019
