Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
BCLC appoints new Kamloops-based VP of People & Culture
KAMLOOPS - Another top-level executive position with BCLC has been filled in Kamloops.In a news release Thursday (March 12), BCLC announced that Yabome Gilpin-Jackson will take the role starting April...
Mar 12, 2020 Image Credit: BCLC
Sprott Shaw College cancels public events, including graduations, amid COVID-19 risks
KAMLOOPS - Sprott Shaw College is taking precautionary steps to limit the risk of COVID-19 - including cancelling events at the Kamloops campus. Sprott Shaw president Victor Tesan says all public even...
Mar 12, 2020 Image Credit: Google Maps
Driver who crashed into his own North Shore home was likely drunk: RCMP
KAMLOOPS - A suspected drunk driver crashed into his own home on the North Shore Wednesday night (Mar. 11).According to Kamloops RCMP, the incident happened at about 5:45 p.m. at a home in the 200-blo...
Mar 12, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Mitigation work underway in Merritt ahead of potential flood and fire seasons
MERRITT - The City of Merritt is planning to utilize new provincial funding to stay ahead of potential spring floods and summer fires this year. The latest snowpack measurements are showing normal lev...
Mar 11, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
TRU celebrating cultural diversity with 30th annual IDays
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University is celebrating its 30th IDays, a celebration of the cultures represented on campus. The university's international student population has grown over the years and...
Mar 11, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Jill Sperling
New grants combination bringing major tuition savings for eligible NVIT students
MERRITT - Post-secondary students in the Merritt area who are eligible for newly announced grants and bursaries could save big time on their tuition costs this fall.Students at the Nicola Valley Insti...
Mar 11, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
TV shoot looking for Kamloops-area extras
KAMLOOPS - Yet another major Hollywood production will be taking place in the Kamloops area shortly - and it's looking for locals who want to be extras. Van Helsing Season 5 will be filming at Tranqui...
Mar 11, 2020 Image Credit: NBCUniversal
Wood debris piles to be burned near Merritt
MERRITT - Don't be alarmed by the sight of smoke rising from a forested area near Nicola Lake northeast of Merritt over the next few weeks. The BC Wildfire Service is burning off about 150 piles of wo...
Mar 11, 2020
Pipeline Funded Dog Park Opens
KAMLOOPS - Dog owners have a new area to roam with their pooches. The City says the park along Aviation Way and Tranquille Road is open today. Benches, fences and dog bags have been installed. And whe...
Mar 11, 2020
City of Kamloops ramping up needle collection efforts with provincial grant
KAMLOOPS - Needle disposal and collection will be getting more attention within the City of Kamloops, as the B.C. government recently approved a $45,000 grant for harm reduction initiatives. The fundi...
Mar 10, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
