Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops toddler with rare condition in need of a kidney
KAMLOOPS - At only three years old, Ferris Backmeyer is about to go on the donor list for a new kidney. The Kamloops girl has a rare condition and has been on dialysis for about two years. "We got flo...
Feb 20, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Jill Sperling
New tax likely won't lead to reduction in sugary drink consumption: Interior Health dietitian
KAMLOOPS - After the B.C. government announced a seven per cent tax on carbonated beverages starting July 1, a registered dietitian with Interior Health says it may not be as effective as the NDP hope...
Feb 20, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Deal between TRU, faculty members finalized
KAMLOOPS - Less than one month after reaching a tentative agreement, the Thompson Rivers University Faculty Association (TRUFA) and TRU have ratified their deal.The province says in a news release tha...
Feb 20, 2020 Image Credit: TRUFA
Jurassic World 3 production vehicles spotted in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Film production vehicles parked in downtown Kamloops are believed to be here for the filming of a huge Hollywood production.According to Internet Movie Database, Jurassic World 3 is filming...
Feb 20, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
City of Kamloops, TNRD introduce new requirements for construction waste
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District and City of Kamloops are implementing new construction waste disposal rules.In a news release, the City says the new regulations are in response to Wor...
Feb 20, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Update: Missing man found safe by Lytton RCMP
KAMLOOPS - Update: Kamloops RCMP say Roger Johnny has been found safe by Lytton RCMP, and would like to thank the public for their assistance. (Note: All previous information in this story has been re...
Feb 20, 2020
City of Kamloops to hold budget consultation Thursday evening
KAMLOOPS - The public has been invited to give its input to the City of Kamloops 2020 budget Thursday evening (Feb. 20).A public meeting will be held to discuss the core budget, which includes a provi...
Feb 20, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Man survives being hit by train in downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A man was rushed to hospital after he was hit by a train in downtown Kamloops Wednesday night (Feb. 19). The incident happened at about 6:30 p.m., along the CP tracks parallel to Victoria S...
Feb 20, 2020 Image Credit: City of Kamloops
Wet'suwet'en supporters block rail tracks on Neskonlith land east of Kamloops
NESKONLITH, B.C. - Acting in solidarity with the Wet'suwet'en First Nation, supporters have blocked rail tracks on Neskonlith Band lands.Photos posted to social media show supporters on the tracks wit...
Feb 20, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Frenchies Poutinerie is leaving Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - What has become a culinary staple of downtown Kamloops is packing up its cheese curds and moving on. Frenchies Poutinerie announced on Facebook Wednesday (Feb. 19) that it would be closing ...
Feb 20, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
