Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
New source of fibre leads to Aspen Planers bringing back second shift
MERRITT, B.C. - While B.C. continues to be gripped by the ongoing forestry crisis, there is some good news for the Aspen Planers mill in Merritt.Parliamentary Secretary for the Ministry of Forests, La...
Dec 3, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
UPDATE: Two arrested after police chase, shots fired on Highway 97
WESTWOLD, B.C. - UPDATE: A man and woman are in police custody following what RCMP describe as a "dynamic incident" in Falkland and Westwold this morning (Dec 3). According to a release, North Okanaga...
Dec 3, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Average house price in Kamloops surpasses $500,000 mark
KAMLOOPS - Despite real estate sales being slightly down in Kamloops during the month of November, prices were "significantly higher".That's according to the Kamloops and District Real Estate Associat...
Dec 3, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Kamloops Blazers' teddy tradition has spread far and wide
KAMLOOPS - It's a tradition older than some members of the CFJC Newsroom. On Saturday, the Kamloops Blazers held their annual Teddy Bear Toss. From its humble beginnings here back in 1993, it's now gr...
Dec 2, 2019 Image Credit: Kamloops Blazers.Allen Douglas
Kamloops man grieves death of brother, whose remains were found near a North Shore dumpster
KAMLOOPS - RCMP have identified the man whose remains were discovered near a dumpster on Carson Crescent last Friday as David Melvin Boltwood. An autopsy is underway to determine whether the death was...
Dec 2, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
How to keep yourself mentally healthy over the holidays
KAMLOOPS - The Christmas season is a joyful time for many, but for some it can bring up painful memories or feelings of anxiety. Amy Baskin with the Canadian Mental Health Association says the focus o...
Dec 2, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
ASK Wellness helps Kamloops community commemorate World AIDS Day
KAMLOOPS - Sunday was an important day for those in our community living with HIV and AIDS. December 1 is World AIDS Day, and every year ASK Wellness holds a special event to remember those who have p...
Dec 2, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Kamloops crews busy responding to accidents on snowy roads
KAMLOOPS - Fire crews in Kamloops are urging people to drive with caution after several accidents across the city last night and early this morning. Kamloops Fire Rescue Platoon Capt. Troy Grant says ...
Dec 2, 2019 A shot of Highway 1 near Monte Creek Dec. 2. (Image Credit: DriveBC)
Police renew call for help in locating missing Kamloops man
KAMLOOPS - Tk'emlups RCMP are renewing a call for help in tracking down a missing Kamloops man.Police say Richard Jules was last seen at his home on Nov. 23.He's described as Indigenous, 48 years old,...
Dec 2, 2019 Image Credit: Kamloops RCMP handout
Chance of flurries forecast for several days in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - There's a good chance the Kamloops area could see some snowfall this week, however it wouldn't be much.Environment Canada Meteorologist Dave Ray says the recent colder temperatures and clou...
Dec 1, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
