Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
City of Kamloops officials re-educating residents on waste management
KAMLOOPS - A growing number of hazardous materials in landfills and recycling bins has made waste diversion dangerous for employees. In response, the City of Kamloops is re-educating residents on how ...
Aug 16, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
TNRD joins funding push for BC libraries
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson Nicola Regional District is joining advocacy efforts for a funding boost for libraries around British Columbia. Currently BC Libraries receives $14 million annually from the BC...
Aug 16, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
Community generosity showcased in 11th annual ALS Golf Tournament
KAMLOOPS - 144 Golfers teed off this morning (Aug 16) for the 11th annual ALS Golf Tournament at the Dunes. Through the tournament, the ALS Society of BC raises funds to support caretakers and people ...
Aug 16, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Adam Donnelly
Cross-country road trip gets off on the wrong foot with Kamloops break-in
KAMLOOPS - A Nova Scotia resident says he doesn't have a good taste in his mouth about Kamloops, after he and his daughter fell victim to a costly break-in last weekend.Dennis Surette and his daughter...
Aug 16, 2019 Image Credit: Dennis Surette
Rate of overdose deaths in Interior Health region lowest in province
KAMLOOPS - The number of fatal overdoses in B.C. is steadily declining. A new report by the BC Coroners Service shows there were 73 suspected fatal overdoses in June, which represents a 35 per cent de...
Aug 16, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
One of two raided Kamloops cannabis retailers closed, one still operating
KAMLOOPS - On July 31, two unlicensed cannabis retailers were raided by the Community Safety Unit, and an undetermined amount product was seized. The CSU is the province's enforcement arm when it come...
Aug 15, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Adams Lake Indian Band celebrates new building, expanded curriculum at Chief Atahm School
KAMLOOPS - It was an exciting day for the Adam's Lake Indian Band, as the community celebrated the grand opening of the Chief Atahm High School and Language Centre. "We've had an elementary school for...
Aug 15, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
STRUGGLE FOR SURVIVAL: Thompson-Nicola-Cariboo United Way
KAMLOOPS - In the tenth and final part of our series Struggle For Survival, we profile the Thompson-Nicola-Cariboo United Way, which aids many non-profits in Kamloops and the region. Established in 19...
Aug 15, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Dye-stained bank robbery suspect can't hide from Kamloops RCMP
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP have a suspect in custody after a bank robbery this morning.The robbery was called in from the TD Bank location at the City View Shopping Centre off of Highway 5A in Aberdeen....
Aug 15, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Tolko taking downtime in Heffley, Armstrong, Lumby; more than 700 employees affected
KAMLOOPS - Citing weak markets and the high cost of logs, Tolko Industries says it's taking downtime for three of its operations.Armstrong lumber, Armstrong plywood, and White Valley veneer operations...
Aug 15, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
