Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Man in distress taken to hospital after overnight standoff in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Police in Kamloops say they helped a man in medical distress after an hours-long standoff this weekend.Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says officers were called Friday (Oct. 11...
Oct 15, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Adam Donnelly
Province, legal aid society reach agreement
VICTORIA - An historic agreement has been reached between the provincial government, the Legal Services Society (LSS), and the Association of Legal Aid Lawyers (ALL). Kamloops lawyer Graham Kay sits o...
Oct 15, 2019 Image Credit: Andrei Rahalski | Dreamstime.com
Kamloops can expect drier, sunnier winter
KAMLOOPS - AccuWeather has released its 2019-20 winter forecast, and it appears that B.C. is in the clear - for now.According to the forecast, Ontario is expected to bear the brunt of the stormy weath...
Oct 15, 2019 Image Credit: Accuweather
Spilled logs lead to Yellowhead blockage at Heffley Creek
KAMLOOPS - A logging truck lost part of its load Tuesday morning (Oct. 15), leading to a highway blockage near Heffley Creek.According to reports on social media, both southbound lanes of the Yellowhe...
Oct 15, 2019 Image Credit: Twitter / Jen Schwab Nickel
Correctional officers to protest in Kamloops against prison violence
KAMLOOPS - Correctional officers are planning to hold a rally protesting prison violence later this week.The rally will take place this Thursday (Oct. 17) at Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre.In a...
Oct 15, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Two fatal crashes on provincial highways over Thanksgiving long weekend
SALMON ARM, B.C. - Two people were killed on BC highways over the Thanksgiving long weekend, but police say that's fewer than the provincial average for this time of year. BC RCMP Cpl. Mike Halskov sa...
Oct 15, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Green leader Elizabeth May spends Thanksgiving in Ashcroft, to visit Kamloops Tuesday
KAMLOOPS - With one week before voting day, Green Party leader Elizabeth May is spending time in the B.C. Interior.According to the party's public itinerary, May is spending Thanksgiving Day in Ashcro...
Oct 14, 2019 Image Credit: The Canadian Press
Family fun and heart-pounding terror await at Kamloops pumpkin patch and corn maze
KAMLOOPS - Every fall, Sunset Valley Farms on Tranquille Road opens up to the public. During the day, it's the perfect spot to take your family. You can head out to their pumpkin patch to take some ph...
Oct 13, 2019 Image credit: CFJC Today
You're Not Alone — A Deeper Look into Suicide
In our half-hour special You're Not Alone Ashley Legassic focuses on breaking down the stigma surrounding suicide, explains how to pinpoint suicidal behaviour in a loved one, and addresses the gaps in...
Oct 13, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Evan Fitzer
Environment Canada forecasting slightly cloudy finish to Thanksgiving long weekend
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada is forecasting some mild, autumn weather for the rest of the Thanksgiving long weekend. Meteorologist Johnson Zhon says the Kamloops area will see some precipitation toda...
Oct 13, 2019 (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds)
