Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Police arrest suspect who broke into tire shop, drove van through garage door
KAMLOOPS - A 49-year-old man has been arrested by Kamloops RCMP after he allegedly drove a van through a tire shop's garage door.Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says early Saturday mornin...
Apr 16, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Police watchdog to investigate after man injured during Sicamous RCMP arrest
SICAMOUS, B.C. - The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) has announced it is looking into an incident Tuesday (Apr. 14) near Sicamous.According to a release from the IIO, the incident began ...
Apr 15, 2020 Image Credit: IIO
Kamloops group growing in distribution of fabric masks to frontline workers, community during pandemic
KAMLOOPS - A special initiative to help frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic has received a tremendous response. Volunteers have come together to join Sew The Curve Kamloops, an organized gr...
Apr 15, 2020 Alex Zalmai, owner of Thompson Cleaners & Tailors in Kamloops, has been volunteering his time during the pandemic to make fabric masks (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Salvation Army mobilizes food truck to provide meals during pandemic
KAMLOOPS - In times of crisis, the Salvation Army works to clothe, feed and support those in need. Today (April 15), the agency sent its food truck to Valleyview to support an underserved neighbourhoo...
Apr 15, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Local gyms, studios going digital to keep Kamloops active during pandemic
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops residents who normally hit the gym or take part in fitness classes have had to find new ways to keep up an active lifestyle during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fitness studios, and gyms ...
Apr 15, 2020 Carlee and Kent Aitchison hosting one of their daily, 10:15 a.m online fitness classes (Image Credit: Adam Donnelly / CFJC Today)
Community finds unique ways to support Kamloops Food Bank during COVID-19
KAMLOOPS - When the COVID-19 pandemic began, donations to the Kamloops Food Bank dropped off, but the needs of the community did not. As time has gone on, businesses and individuals have come up with ...
Apr 15, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Adoptions continue through Kamloops SPCA, while working on fundraising alternatives
KAMLOOPS - While many organizations are having a tough time operating during the COVID-19 pandemic, animal adoptions through the local SPCA have been steady. Before COVID-19, walk-in pet inquires were...
Apr 15, 2020 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Kamloops council puts forward Singh's name for FCM board
KAMLOOPS - Fresh off his term as president of the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM), a Kamloops councillor is turning his attention to the federal level.At Wednesday's (Apr. 15) meeting, Kamloops coun...
Apr 15, 2020 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Pandemic measures cast City of Kamloops flood preparations in new light
KAMLOOPS - Physical distancing measures put in place to battle the spread of COVID-19 will throw a wrench into City of Kamloops flood preparation this year, but officials say they will be ready regard...
Apr 15, 2020 City of Kamloops workers observe a demonstration of the Tiger Dam in Riverside Park, May, 2018 (Image Credit: Facebook / City of Kamloops)
Three new deaths from COVID-19 include first death in Interior Health area
VICTORIA - The population within the Interior Health region has experienced its first death from COVID-19.In her daily news conference Wednesday (Apr. 15), Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry a...
Apr 15, 2020 Image Credit: Flickr / Government of B.C.
