Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Ticks return to the Kamloops area
KAMLOOPS- As businesses close their doors amid the COVID-19 pandemic, people are heading outdoors to keep active and enjoy the fresh air. But, there is another danger lurking in the grasses. "The tick...
Apr 2, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Snow, blustery wind in the forecast for Kamloops on Friday
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops is well into spring, but some significant snowfall is expected over the next 24 hours.According to Environment Canada's Bobby Sekhon, snow will fall beginning tonight (Apr. 2)."A w...
Apr 2, 2020 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Lali applauds move to ease restrictions on foreign doctors, wants more Canadians included
KAMLOOPS - The College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC has proposed a bylaw amendment that would ease restrictions on foreign doctors to practice in this province under supervision. Former Merritt-ar...
Apr 2, 2020 Former NDP MLA Harry Lali is pushing for more foreign-trained Canadian physicians to be allowed to practice in B.C. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Kamloops RCMP investigating three stabbings in five hours
KAMLOOPS - Police in Kamloops are investigating three separate stabbing incidents in the city. In a news release, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says police responded to a report of a st...
Apr 2, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Interior Health orders shutdown of gyms, yoga studios
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health's (IH) Chief Medical Health Officer has ordered all fitness centres, gyms, yoga studios, or similar personal training facilities to close their doors.In a news release, Dr. ...
Apr 2, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Councillor urges shutdown of Trans Mountain construction in Kamloops due to COVID-19 concerns
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops councillor is calling on federal and provincial officials to call a halt to Trans Mountain (TMX) pipeline expansion construction within city limits.Denis Walsh says expansion act...
Apr 2, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
VIDEO: First responders in Kamloops show their support for healthcare workers
KAMLOOPS - Every night at 7:00 p.m., emergency responders in Kamloops will be showing support for healthcare workers. It's a movement that's gained traction across the province. Last night (April 1), ...
Apr 2, 2020 Image Credit: Contributed / Nathan Ritchie
Mounties ask for help from public to identify bank suspect
WILLIAMS LAKE - A search is underway for a man accused of illegally removing $37,000 from a bank account in Williams Lake.RCMP say the man had no legal access to the line of credit the withdrawal was ...
Apr 1, 2020
Kamloops real estate market surprises with strong March, but tough times lie ahead
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops real estate sector had a surprisingly strong March, but is bracing for trouble ahead.According to the latest numbers from the Kamloops and District Real Estate Association (KAD...
Apr 1, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Horsting's Farm Market gearing up for drop in springtime traveller visits
KAMLOOPS - With fewer people travelling to curb the spread of COVID-19 between communities, many businesses who thrive on highway traffic are bracing for a downturn in springtime visits. Horsting's Fa...
Apr 1, 2020 (Image Credit: Horsting's Farm Market / Instagram)
