Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
City of Kamloops activates Emergency Operations Centre in response to COVID-19
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has announced it is activating its Emergency Operations Centre in response to COVID-19.According to the city's website, the move came after Provincial Health Officer Dr...
Mar 16, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
RCMP seek missing Salmon Arm man
SALMON ARM, B.C. - The Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP are requesting the public's assistance in locating a missing Salmon Arm resident.Grayam Parent was last seen March 10 in Vernon.Police say since Paren...
Mar 16, 2020 Image Credit: RCMP Handout
TNRD suspends computer access, reader's home services at regional libraries
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has announced increased measures to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.All library locations will remain open for the time being, but the district has...
Mar 16, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Merritt-area MP calls for more transparency about B.C. Interior coronavirus cases
PENTICTON, B.C. - After hearing from his constituents, a member of parliament from B.C.'s Interior is calling on health officials to be more transparent about coronavirus cases in the region.Dan Albas...
Mar 15, 2020 Image Credit: The Canadian Press
"There is no need for that right now": B.C health officials asking residents to cease panic purchasing
VANCOUVER - Health officials in British Columbia are urging residents to reduce the panic buying behaviour seen around the province. In an update yesterday (Mar. 14), BC Health Minister Adrian Dix and...
Mar 15, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Thompson Rivers University moves classes online as a COVID-19 precaution
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University announced Sunday afternoon that the institution plans to temporarily suspend in-person classes and begin transitioning to "alternate formats" to keep students saf...
Mar 15, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
BC Supreme Court jury selections postponed as part of COVID-19 modifications
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Due to the developing COVID-19 situation, the Supreme Court of British Columbia has modified its operations. In a release, the Supreme Court outlined how normal proceedings will be ...
Mar 15, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
City of Kamloops closes hot tubs, saunas and steam rooms; public facilities to remain open
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops says it's ramping up measures to address the COVID-19 global pandemic. In a notice on its website, the City says it's working to keep residents informed of steps being ...
Mar 14, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Aberdeen Mall taking extra steps to limit COVID-19 risks
KAMLOOPS - In light of the quickly developing COVID-19 situation across the globe, Aberdeen Mall is taking precautions to limit any risks.In a Facebook post, the mall says it will remain open while it...
Mar 14, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Kamloops Blazers send players home over COVID-19 concerns, travel restrictions
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers hockey club has announced its players will be returning to their hometowns immediately.In a news release, the team says this comes as the COVID-19 developments continue...
Mar 14, 2020
