Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Former SD73 Superintendent honoured by university that provided him with opportunity
KAMLOOPS - Karl de Bruijn has been an influential educator during his career in the Kamloops-Thompson School District, spanning four decades. He was first a teacher in the district, then a principal, ...
Jun 07, 2019 Long-time educator in Kamloops Karl de Bruijn was awarded with an honourary degree by TRU on Thursday (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Savona-area fire 'being held' as cooler weather helps firefighters
SAVONA, B.C. - B.C. Wildfire Service crews have made strong progress on the Sabiston Creek wildfire west of Savona."It is being held at this time, and after some more accurate mapping, it is now sized...
Jun 07, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Jill Sperling
People's Party taps Lac La Hache rancher to run in Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo
KAMLOOPS - The People's Party of Canada (PPC) has its Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo candidate in place for the October election. Lac La Hache rancher Ken Finlayson will carry the banner for Maxime Bernier...
Jun 07, 2019 Ken Finlayson (r) with PPC Leader Maxime Bernier (Image Credit: Facebook / Ken Finlayson)
Conservation officers encouraging Kamloops residents to call first when seeing a bear
KAMLOOPS - The Conservation Officers Service in Kamloops is encouraging residents to call immediately upon spotting a bear in their neighbourhood. With the prevalence of social media, the service is n...
Jun 06, 2019 Image Credit: Contributed / Ann Hahr
Kamloops commemorates sacrifices made, 75 years after D-Day
KAMLOOPS - Today (June 6), Kamloops gathered to remember the sacrifices soldiers made 75 years ago at one of the most significant battles of World War II. On this day in 1944, 14,000 Canadians landed ...
Jun 06, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent SImmonds
Sabiston Creek wildfire now estimated at 200 hectares
SAVONA, B.C. - B.C. Wildfire Service ground crews will be conducting controlled burns near the Sabiston Creek wildfire, which is now estimated at 200 hectares.Fire Information Officer Marla Catherall ...
Jun 06, 2019 Image Credit: Contributed / Jan Nademlejnsky
Nearly $30,000 raised at Kamloops MS walk
KAMLOOPS - More than 120 supporters in Kamloops came together to raise more than $28,000 for multiple sclerosis research, programs and services.On Sunday, May 26, communities across B.C. participated ...
Jun 06, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
'Oh my god!' Dashcam video shows extremely close call near Cache Creek
CACHE CREEK, B.C. - Dramatic dashcam video posted to YouTube this week shows a near-disaster near Cache Creek.WATCH: (Warning: Strong language) (Video Credit: YouTube / Rodney T)The video, posted by u...
Jun 06, 2019 Image Credit: YouTube / Rodney T
Funding boost for Kamloops and Nicola Valley trades students
KAMLOOPS - Trades students in Kamloops and the Nicola Valley have received a funding boost to equip them with industry-standard equipment.In a news release, the provincial government says trades stude...
Jun 06, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Winter weather expected on Coquihalla overnight
KAMLOOPS - Highway passes in the Southern Interior will be hit with some overnight snow.Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for several highways across the province, including th...
Jun 06, 2019 Image Credit: Drive BC
