Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Former Merritt MLA calls on province to open up residencies for foreign-trained doctors
KAMLOOPS - A former MLA for the Merritt area is calling on the governments of Canada and B.C. to open up more residency spaces for foreign-trained doctors.Harry Lali represented the Merritt area durin...
Mar 25, 2020 Harry Lali (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Kamloops small businesses still operating, with uncertain financial future
KAMLOOPS - The local business sector is feeling the impacts of COVID-19 both in revenue, and operations. Provincial health officials have mandated that certain businesses need to close for now, to kee...
Mar 25, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
Community-spread cases of COVID-19 are in Interior Health region: Provincial health officer
KAMLOOPS - The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in B.C. is rising daily, and the provincial health officer says community-spread cases are becoming more common.In a news conference Wednesday (March ...
Mar 25, 2020 Image Credit: BC Government
B.C. government announces new supports for renters, landlords
VICTORIA - The provincial government has announced more measures to try to help support residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In a news conference Wednesday, Premier John Horgan announced up to...
Mar 25, 2020 Image Credit: BC Government
RCMP release photo of suspect in Tuesday stabbing incident
KAMLOOPS - RCMP have released a surveillance photo of the suspect in a Tuesday (Mar. 24) stabbing in Lower Sahali.The photo shows a man in a black and grey hoodie and grey sweatpants.For details of Tu...
Mar 25, 2020 Image Credit: RCMP Handout
SD73 expects students to resume learning by next week
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops-Thompson School District says students will be reconnected to their learning by March 30.In a news release, School District 73 says efforts by administrators, teachers and supp...
Mar 25, 2020
WCT returns with streaming performance of Leonard Cohen-themed production
KAMLOOPS - For self-isolaters missing the live theatre experience, Western Canada Theatre (WCT) has the next best thing planned.WCT says it will put on a live streaming production of Chelsea Hotel: So...
Mar 25, 2020 Image Credit: Western Canada Theatre
Travellers coming back to Canada will be mandated to isolate, feds say
OTTAWA - Anyone returning to Canada from abroad amid the coronavirus pandemic will no longer just be asked to self-isolate upon their return - that order is now mandatory.Health Minister Patty Hajdu s...
Mar 25, 2020 Image Credit: The Canadian Press
Bighorn Golf & Country Club closes due to health concerns over COVID-19
KAMLOOPS - After much consideration, the Bighorn Golf & Country Club is closing to golfers immediately due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In a message to members, the Sun Rivers community, and guests, ...
Mar 24, 2020 The Bighorn Golf & Country Club has decided to close amid the novel coronavirus pandemic (Image Credit: Contributed)
Consumer demand after COVID-19 interruption expected to prevent full economic recession
KAMLOOPS - A widespread economic downturn as a result of the COVID-19 virus has brought financial anxiety to many Canadians - however experts are not forecasting a permanent hit. For families, and ind...
Mar 24, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
