Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
TRU launches new program for trades students needing additional supports
KAMLOOPS - A new Trades Assistant program is being launched at Thompson Rivers University, for students with disabilities who need extra supports.The program will be for those interested in working in...
Jan 13, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Court to determine whether accused in Aberdeen murder gave statement to police voluntarily
KAMLOOPS - Court proceedings began Monday morning ahead of a first-degree murder trial for a Fraser Valley man accused of killing his acquaintance in Kamloops.David Miller is charged with first-degree...
Jan 13, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
B.C. Coroners Service cancels inquest into 2014 KRCC death
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. Coroners Service has cancelled an inquest into a death at Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre more than five years ago.Dylan Levi Judd, 20, was found dead in his cell in November...
Jan 13, 2020 Image Credit: Fraser-Morris & Heubner Funeral Home
Traffic flowing after alleged incident in Rayleigh involving horse and rider
KAMLOOPS - Traffic along Highway 5 near Kamloops is flowing again, and vehicles blocked off near a train crossing in Rayleigh are moving, after a horse and its rider were allegedly involved in a train...
Jan 12, 2020 (Image Credit: Nathan Ritchie)
Kamloops students learn a lesson in problem-solving through robotics class
KAMLOOPS - Technology is ever evolving and School District 73 is trying to keep up by teaching students how to use technology in new and creative ways. Several classes across the district have been le...
Jan 10, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Jill Sperling
Visitor increase follows highest snow depth in 25 years at Sun Peaks Resort
KAMLOOPS - After a slower start to the winter season than Sun Peaks Resort would have liked, the snow 2020 brought in has made a noticeable improvement in visitors. Director of Marketing and Communica...
Jan 10, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
Proposed cannabis store in Dallas being met with some criticism by neighbours
KAMLOOPS - A new proposed cannabis store slated for a mixed commercial-residential building in Dallas is being met with some criticism.Kamloops City Council will hear the application for the 5170 Dall...
Jan 10, 2020 Image Credit: Point 2 Homes
Cold weather shelters expect higher numbers as temperatures drop
KAMLOOPS - It's been a relatively mild winter in Kamloops so far, but with more snow on the way and a drop in temperatures next week, local shelters are preparing for increased numbers. At the Mustard...
Jan 09, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Jill Sperling
Merritt couple is $500,000 richer after Lotto Max win
MERRITT, B.C. - Mitch and Florence Wilkinson may not have gotten the big prize, but they're nothing but smiles over their $500,000 Lotto Max win.In a news release, BCLC says the couple matched all sev...
Jan 09, 2020 Image Credit: BCLC
Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP says world stage confidence, fiscal responsibility needed for next Conservative leader
KAMLOOPS - With Andrew Scheer ready to step down as leader of the Conservative Party, the next to take the helm will be decided in June. Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo's MP spoke with CFJC Today, and paint...
Jan 09, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
