Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Local legions welcoming more people thanks to incentives, creativity to attract new members
KAMLOOPS - The Royal Canadian Legion has a long history of proudly supporting veterans. The first was found in 1925 following the First World War, providing a space for former service members to gathe...
Oct 30, 2019 The Kamloops Legion on Landsdowne St. has seen membership jump past the 400 mark (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
TRU brings in former Rolling Stones manager, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer to teach new course
KAMLOOPS - It's not every day a rock and roll industry legend turns into a university lecturer. Starting in January 2020, Thompson Rivers University students will get a taste of what Andrew Loog Oldha...
Oct 30, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
Happyvale School nearly ready to welcome TREC and Four Directions students
KAMLOOPS - Renovations are underway at Happyvale Elementary, where Twin Rivers Education and Four Directions students are expected to move in by the end of November. School District 73's Director of F...
Oct 30, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Jill Sperling
Police look for suspect in assault
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops RCMP is requesting the public's assistance in identifying a male allegedly involved in an assault on Mission Flats Road in the early morning hours of October 25th, last Friday....
Oct 30, 2019 Image Credit: Kamloops RCMP
Future of Kamloops ALS Walk in doubt
KAMLOOPS - The annual Walk to End ALS in Kamloops may be in jeopardy unless someone steps up to the plate to coordinate the event next June. A news release from the B.C. Society says the walk has been...
Oct 30, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Kamloops soldiers honoured at Hill 70 Memorial Park in France
KAMLOOPS - The Rocky Mountain Rangers and members of the Regimental Association have returned from an emotional visit to Hill 70 in France. It was there that Canadian soldiers attacked German forces t...
Oct 29, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Kamloops Film Society offers free family movies in November and December
KAMLOOPS - Some fun, family-friendly movies are headed to the Paramount Theatre, thanks to the Kamloops Film Society.The Society has five free family flicks planned, beginning November 2 and 3, with B...
Oct 29, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Kamloops RCMP watching school zone around Westsyde Elementary for speeders
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP traffic officers and Speed Watch volunteers were out along Westsyde Road Tuesday morning (Oct. 29). They were there to ensure traffic along the stretch outside Westsyde Elemen...
Oct 29, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Interior Health proposes centralizing Kamloops south shore services into one facility
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health has taken the first steps toward consolidating many of its services on the south side of Kamloops into the same facility. The health authority has opened a Request for Quali...
Oct 29, 2019
Republic of Korea honours local veterans for their service during Korean War
KAMLOOPS - It was a ceremony 66 years in the making. Seven Korean War veterans and their families were honoured for the service they provided to the Canadian Armed Forces during the three-year battle ...
Oct 29, 2019 Seven veterans and their families were celebrated on Monday night for their contributions in the Korean War (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
