Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
BC Coroners report showing decade high motorcyclist fatalities puts safety into focus
KAMLOOPS - The BC Coroners Service recently released a count of how many motorcyclist deaths occurred in B.C in 2018, and the results were a dramatic shift from the previous year. Data shows the numbe...
May 23, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Groundbreaking ceremony held for elders and youth co-housing project
KAMLOOPS - Community members, local dignitaries, and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing were among those who gathered at a vacant lot in Brocklehurst Thursday morning to celebrate a unique ...
May 23, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Chad Klassen
Federal New Democrats to acclaim Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo candidate this weekend
KAMLOOPS - A South Cariboo woman will be acclaimed this Sunday as the Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo NDP candidate for the federal election. Nomination meetings will be held on May 26 in 100 Mile House, Cl...
May 23, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
School district announces architect firm for Valleyview expansion project
KAMLOOPS - A Chilliwack-based firm will design Valleyview Secondary's $34.5 million expansion project. In a news release, the school district says CHP Architects was one of seven firms who sent in pro...
May 23, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Heavy rainshowers and thunderstorms in forecast for South Thompson
KAMLOOPS - We're going to get some rain over the next two days. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the South Thompson, Nicola and Fraser Canyon. It advises an extended perio...
May 23, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Minimal Todd Road remodel delays have City gearing up for next major road project
KAMLOOPS - While much of the City's focus is on re-construction of West Victoria Street, Barnhartvale residents must contend with improvements to Todd Road. Now a week into the first part of reconstru...
May 22, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Multi-level government discussions in Kamloops focused on emergency management
KAMLOOPS - While Justin Trudeau was in Kamloops, City Hall played host to the Prime Minister, along with federal and provincial ministers, to discuss emergency management improvements. In particular, ...
May 22, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Barriere mayor hopeful water will return to normal within the next week
BARRIERE, B.C. - After weeks of inconsistent manganese levels in Barriere drinking water, the district's mayor is hopeful for a solution.Ward Stamer says levels haven't gone up higher in the past seve...
May 22, 2019 Image Credit: Dreamstime
Burton Cummings to rock Kamloops this fall
KAMLOOPS - Canadian rock legend Burton Cummings will share the land with Kamloops this fall. The former Guess Who frontman is scheduled to play Sagebrush Theatre on October 21. Cummings achieved fame ...
May 22, 2019 Image Credit: The Canadian Press
Four arrested after Kamloops RCMP expand bait program to include bicycles, packages
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP say four people were arrested over the long weekend after falling victim to the Crime Reduction Unit's bait program. Two men and two women are potentially facing charges after...
May 22, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
