Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Spike in campfire incidents sparks reminder of dry condition risks in Kamloops, and social distancing
KAMLOOPS - As warmer, spring weather begins to arrive in the region, Kamloops Fire Rescue is reminding the public to be fire smart with their outdoor activities. KFR Platoon Captain Darryl Cooper says...
Mar 22, 2020 File photo of Kamloops Fire Rescue engine (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Sun Peaks Municipality warns residents after positive COVID 19 test
SUN PEAKS - The Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality is reporting a positive test for the COVID 19 virus. It also suggests more people are likely to test positive. In the first of two news releases ...
Mar 21, 2020
Health officials confirm 74 new COVID-19 cases in B.C, outline what latest data means for flattening the curve
VANCOUVER - Provincial health officials have now confirmed 74 new cases of COVID-19 in British Columbia, with the provincial total now at 424. In today's update (Mar. 21), Provincial Health Officer Dr...
Mar 21, 2020 (Image Credit: Province of British Columbia)
Housing, poverty ministries outline COVID-19 response for vulnerable populations
VANCOUVER - The BC Government has unveiled preliminary details around plans to minimize the spread of COVID-19 within vulnerable, or homeless populations. In a statement today (Mar. 21), Minister of S...
Mar 21, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Interior Health outlines preparations at hospitals, including RIH, amid COVID-19 pandemic
KAMLOOPS - The ripple effects from the COVID-19 pandemic have already been seen at Royal Inland Hospital. Elective surgeries have been cancelled to make room for any patients infected with the novel c...
Mar 20, 2020 Royal Inland Hospital is preparation for any COVID-19 patients that needed to be admitted to the hospital (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
"Where are we going to isolate our people?" Mustard Seed asks tough questions in light of COVID-19
KAMLOOPS - The head of the Mustard Seed shelter says it's time the community start thinking about how the COVID-19 pandemic will affect the homeless.Managing Director Mario Borba says, in the midst of...
Mar 20, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
RCMP arrest suspect in violent Sahali liquor store robbery
KAMLOOPS - RCMP have arrested a suspect in yesterday's Sahali liquor store robbery - and charged him with attempted murder. Police say 33-year-old William Paul Bolton was arrested at around 11:00 a.m....
Mar 20, 2020 William Paul Bolton (Image Credit: RCMP Handout)
Wedding industry struggling as COVID-19 causes cancellations
KAMLOOPS - It's the time of year when many brides and grooms are putting the final details together for their weddings. It's both a stressful and exciting time, but with gatherings now limited to grou...
Mar 20, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Adam Donnelly
Daycares challenged by guidelines for prevention of COVID-19
KAMLOOPS - Businesses are closing their doors, in-class instruction has been cancelled, and some flights are being suspended all in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. One measure the provincial...
Mar 20, 2020 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
What a local state of emergency actually means
KAMLOOPS - On Friday afternoon (March 20), Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian declared a local state of emergency over COVID-19.According to the provincial government, declaring a state of local emergency e...
Mar 20, 2020 Image Credit: Kent Simmonds
