Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
City wraps up Todd Road improvements in Barnhartvale
KAMLOOPS - It's back to business as usual for drivers in the Barnhartvale area, with road and sidewalk improvements to Todd Road now complete. Starting in May this year, construction finished in Novem...
Nov 27, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
More people utilizing public flu clinics across all of Interior Health
KAMLOOPS - More people are choosing to get a flu shot this year in the B.C. interior. Interior Health has held two major flu clinics in Kamloops so far and has seen an increase of around 1,000 people ...
Nov 27, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Jill Sperling
Barriere RCMP release sketch in hopes of gaining tips in attempted child abduction case
BARRIERE, B.C. - Police hope the public can help identify a man who may be related to the ongoing investigation into an attempted child abduction.In a news release, Southeast District RCMP spokesperso...
Nov 27, 2019 Image Credit: RCMP Handout
More than $350,000, cache of drugs seized during multiple search warrants in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A raid in Kamloops has led to hundreds of thousands of dollars and a substantial amount of drugs being seized.Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says the detachment's targeted enf...
Nov 27, 2019 Drugs seized from Sunshine Gardens Superstore. From left in the photo, what is suspected to be fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine. (Image Credit: Kamloops RCMP)
Kamloops resident has vehicle stolen while warming up car; Police warn residents to be vigilant
KAMLOOPS - After a local resident had their vehicle stolen while warming it up, police are urging drivers to be cautious this winter.Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says in a news release...
Nov 27, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Kamloops's Out of the Cold program needs community help to find new home
KAMLOOPS - The Out of the Cold program in Kamloops is asking for the community to help out in finding a new location for its shelter. Executive director for the program, Lena Cimmarrusti, says Out of ...
Nov 27, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
City council keeps free Saturday parking at downtown parkades, waiting for parking study
KAMLOOPS - Downtown Parking Corp. has operated both the Landsdowne Street and Seymour Street parkades for the last 39 years. But starting Jan. 1, 2020, it will be operated by the city. "In a quest to ...
Nov 26, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Brennan's Ugly Sweater Run returns to Kamloops for third year
KAMLOOPS - There is still time to find some festive threads and register for Brennan's Ugly Sweater Run, happening Sunday at the West Highlands Community Centre. The event, which is in its third year,...
Nov 26, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Kamloops advocacy groups speak out against gender-based violence
KAMLOOPS - Gender-based violence is an epidemic throughout communities all over the world. From November 25 to December 10, there's an international campaign called the 16 Days of Activism Against Gen...
Nov 26, 2019 Image Credit: Government of Canada
Kamloops Heritage Society says impacts already being felt ahead of City taking over St. Andrews on the Square
KAMLOOPS - It was a contentious battle over St. Andrews on the Square in council chambers Tuesday afternoon (Nov. 26) - and the Kamloops Heritage Society says ramifications are already being felt over...
Nov 26, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
