Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Honour Ranch to offer life-saving treatment for veterans and first responders
ASHCROFT, BC - Nearly a decade ago, Al De Genova established Honour House. It was created as a place for injured veterans or first responders and their families to stay when they were in the Lower Mai...
Oct 07, 2019 Imager Credit: Kathleen Fisher Photography
Kamloops Run for the Cure raises over $64,000 for the fight against breast cancer
KAMLOOPS - According to the Canadian Cancer Society, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. But thanks to advances in treatment for the disease, the mortality rates associated with b...
Oct 07, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Kamloops Red Brigade conducts dance protest, concerned about Trans Mountain effects on climate
KAMLOOPS - Early work on the Trans Mountain pipeline is expected to start as early as next week in the Kamloops area, but it didn't stop a group from protesting the twinning project that was approved ...
Oct 07, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Chad Klassen
Families encouraged to make home fire escape plans during Fire Prevention Week
KAMLOOPS - When the smoke alarm is sounding, it's time to act. Kamloops Fire Rescue is encouraging families to make fire escape plans during Fire Prevention Week. "Planning really helps," said KFR Lif...
Oct 07, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
CN investigating train derailment near Ashcroft
ASHCROFT, B.C. - CN is investigating after a train derailment near Ashcroft. In an email statement, CN says crews responded to an incident near Ashcroft on Friday involving 14 rail cars carrying inter...
Oct 07, 2019 File photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Special weather statement issued for Coquihalla between Hope and Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A cold front will sweep in over the Southern Interior this evening, which could lead to flurries on the mountain passes.A special weather statement has been issued for the Coquihalla Highwa...
Oct 07, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Temperatures expected to dip down in Kamloops this week
KAMLOOPS - A cooler weather pattern will make its way through Kamloops this week. Environment Canada Meteorologist Greg Walters says there is a chance of showers with moderate wind tomorrow, however K...
Oct 06, 2019 (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds)
Red Bridge in Kamloops to be closed nightly for inspection work
KAMLOOPS - Drivers headed across the South Thompson River in Kamloops will need an alternate route starting tomorrow, as nightly closures begin for the Red Bridge.The Ministry of Transportation says n...
Oct 06, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Rotary members install second phase of BC Wildlife Park pollinator gardens
KAMLOOPS - Rotary Kamloops West members got their hands dirty in the Pollinator Gardens at the BC Wildlife Park today (Oct. 5). After installing the first section of the Pollinator Gardens earlier thi...
Oct 05, 2019 (Image Credit: Sherry Chamberlain)
Kamloops teacher receives provincial honours for Indigenous Education work
KAMLOOPS -A Kamloops teacher has been honoured by the Premier for her work in education. Yesterday, (Oct.4) the second annual Premier's Awards for Excellence in Education took place at Government Hous...
Oct 05, 2019 (Image Credit: YouTube / Government of BC)
