Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Harnessing the power of solar energy at the Kamloops Christian School
A group of students at the Kamloops Christian School have been getting an introduction this week on the power of solar energy.They've been working with local company Riverside Energy Systems, both in ...
Jun 08, 2019 Students at the Kamloops Christian School have been working on all week helping install solar panels on the school's rooftop (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Fire bans coming into effect for Kamloops Fire Centre
KAMLOOPS - As of Wednesday next week (June 12), Category 2 and 3 open fires will be restricted throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre. Part of preventing human-caused wildfires means those burns, using c...
Jun 08, 2019 Image Credit: Kamloops Fire Centre / BC Wildfire Service
Silent struggle put into focus with PTSD Awareness Month
KAMLOOPS - June marks Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness month, which is one part of a growing push for mental health advocacy in modern society. Serving in the Canadian Armed Forces, or ...
Jun 07, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Fundraising paramedics ride into Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - After riding 400 kilometers, a procession of ambulances and nearly 50 paramedics on bikes has arrived in Kamloops. The third annual event, 'Tour Paramedic Ride BC' is raising money to put u...
Jun 07, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Chase Secondary students contribute Secwepemc language and culture to province's first Story Trail
CHASE, B.C. - When the former Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park returned to its traditional Secwepemc name, Tstswecw, the BC Parks Foundation wanted to bring language into the park. The foundation e...
Jun 07, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Adam Donnelly
Kamloops locks onto hope with newest public art piece
KAMLOOPS - Art, with a purpose. The latest fundraising campaign for the Kamloops Food Bank has been unveiled at Riverside Park. A permanent community art piece is now in place beside the South Thompso...
Jun 07, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
With snowpack melted weeks ahead of schedule, Province raises drought level in parts of B.C.
VICTORIA - Dry conditions across B.C. have prompted the provincial government to issue a Level 2 drought rating province-wide, with the rating up to Level 3 for Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and ...
Jun 07, 2019 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Save-on-Foods expands waste reduction program
KAMLOOPS - A goal that was expected to take six years has been met and exceeded in just six months by Save-On-Foods.The Western Canadian grocery chain cut its food waste in half over that period, work...
Jun 07, 2019 Image Credit: Charlene Tebbutt/paNOW
Boil water advisory for Logan Lake will likely be in place for another week
LOGAN LAKE, B.C. - A boil water advisory for the community of Logan Lake will continue, after originally being issued last Saturday (June 1).In a news release, the District of Logan Lake says it is un...
Jun 07, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Former SD73 Superintendent honoured by university that provided him with opportunity
KAMLOOPS - Karl de Bruijn has been an influential educator during his career in the Kamloops-Thompson School District, spanning four decades. He was first a teacher in the district, then a principal, ...
Jun 07, 2019 Long-time educator in Kamloops Karl de Bruijn was awarded with an honourary degree by TRU on Thursday (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
