Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Interior Health rolls out take-home strips to test opioids for fentanyl content
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health (IH) says its latest tool for keeping drug users safe offers an answer to the stigma users still face. The health authority now offers test strips for users to take home. It...
Feb 10, 2020 Image Credit: Interior Health
Pilot seriously injured in crash at Merritt Airport
MERRITT, B.C. - RCMP and the Transportation Safety Board are looking into a plane crash in Merritt that seriously injured a pilot.WATCH: Photos of crash site (Video Credit: Contributed)According to a ...
Feb 10, 2020 Image Credit: Contributed
Sun Peaks Resort keeping Ryan Shtuka disappearance top of mind with 'A Run for Ryan'
SUN PEAKS - Now approaching two years since the disappearance of Ryan Shtuka from Sun Peaks, the mountain community will be coming together today to support the Shtuka family. 20-year-old Ryan Shtuka ...
Feb 8, 2020 (Image Credit:Sun Peaks Resort)
'People are going to be on their own': Kamloops personal injury lawyer says no-fault insurance to punish car accident victims
KAMLOOPS - Jessica Vliegenthart knows the challenges of navigating a bureaucratic organization to obtain benefits - and she's a lawyer.Vliegenthart became a paraplegic in her 20s and still deals with ...
Feb 7, 2020 Personal injury lawyer Jessica Vliegenthart is concern for victims who won't know how to deal with ICBC following an accident (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
TRU rock history course co-taught by former Stones manager living up to the hype
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University's newest instructor has been bringing in a new level of learning interest for students taking the Rock Dreams course. Now a few weeks deep into the winter semeste...
Feb 7, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Protesters in support of First Nations members in northern B.C. cause traffic disturbances in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The impact of protests by Wet'suwet'en First Nation members in northern B.C. have resonated with Indigenous peoples in the Thompson region. On Friday, a group from Thompson Rivers Universit...
Feb 7, 2020 Protestors at the intersection of Summit Drive and McGill Road were met with angry drivers, who were held up for minutes due to blockades on Friday during the lunch hour (Image Credit: Derek Rodgers / DigitalRearranged Photography)
Travelodge fire found to be human caused
KAMLOOPS - It's now been determined that a fire that broke out at the Travelodge last week was human caused, however RCMP are still investigating to determine if there is criminality involved. Kamloop...
Feb 7, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Sun Peaks donates $10k winter vacation package to aid Australia
KAMLOOPS - Sun Peaks Resort has put together an "ultimate Canadian winter getaway" in order to support bushfire relief efforts in Australia. The package, which will be auctioned off by Snow Aid Austra...
Feb 7, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Approved ride hailing company has plans to expand to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - One of two ride hailing companies recently approved to operate in B.C. has plans to operate in Kamloops by the end of the year. KABU Ride Inc. has been approved by the Passenger Transportat...
Feb 7, 2020 Image Credit: Dreamstime
Snowfall warning issued for Coquihalla Hwy
KAMLOOPS - More snow is set to wallop the Coquihalla Highway today (Feb. 7). Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning between Hope and Merritt with 20-25 cm expected. Snowfall will begin midda...
Feb 7, 2020 Image Credit: DriveBC
