Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

Upper Clearwater Volunteer Fire Brigade fundraising for equipment boost
CLEARWATER - A grassroots community firefighting group in Clearwater is working to raise money for fire protection equipment.The last two summers have hit the Wells Gray park area hard for fire evacua...
Dylana Kneeshaw Aug 10, 2019 (Image Credit: Facebook / Upper Clearwater Volunteer Fire Brigade)

Severe thunderstorm watch in place for South Thompson & Coquihalla section
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the South Thompson area, and a section of the Coquihalla highway this morning (Aug. 10). Conditions are ripe for severe thunder...
Dylana Kneeshaw Aug 10, 2019 Image Credit: Kent Simmonds

Ribfest set to feed Kamloops for the weekend
KAMLOOPS - Char-grilled, sauced-up, lip-smacking barbecue."We've got beef ribs, pork ribs, chicken, brisket, pulled pork, potatoes, beans, and cornbread," Gator BBQ's Nick Smith explained.If you like ...
Aug 09, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today

Kamloops Dragon Boat Festival drumming up excitement along South Thompson River
KAMLOOPS - A chance of rain won't deter dragon boaters gathering for the Kamloops Dragon Boat Festival this weekend. 25 teams from around B.C. will join the three Kamloops teams along the South Thomps...
Dylana Kneeshaw Aug 09, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today )

Paramount Theatre painting marks 31 murals decorating downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Within three days, the latest public art addition in Kamloops has already begun to give downtown a fresh look. Coming from the mind of 31-year-old local artist, Zach Abney, the creation is ...
Aug 09, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)

Kamloops heat wave is at its end
KAMLOOPS - Although Kamloops experienced the first real heat wave of the summer this week - it won't last much longer. Environment Canada forecaster Matt MacDonald says there's been a ridge of high pr...
Aug 09, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today

Outdoor safety put in focus following string of fatal backcountry incidents
KAMLOOPS - After multiple deadly backcountry falling incidents throughout BC this year, hikers and anyone headed outside are being reminded to be careful. While surrounding areas have had several fata...
Aug 08, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)

STRUGGLE FOR SURVIVAL: People in Motion
KAMLOOPS - In the eighth installment of our series Struggle for Survival we profile People in Motion. The organization is celebrating 30 years in Kamloops, helping people with diverse abilities. Its m...
Aug 08, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today

Kamloops Dairy Queens raising money for BC Children's Hospital through Miracle Treat Day
KAMLOPS - Today (Aug 8) is Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen. The four stores in Kamloops are hoping to raise a lot of money for the Children's Miracle Network. Proceeds from the sale of Blizzards go t...
Aug 08, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Jill Sperling

'Politics as usual': Green Party candidate weighs in on Lake, McLeod spat
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo Green Party candidate says politics as usual won't solve healthcare issues in the country. Iain Currie is criticizing the back-and-forth between Conservative M...
James Peters Aug 08, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today

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