Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Updated: Kamloops RCMP locate missing girl
KAMLOOPS - Updated: The missing girl previously mentioned in this story has since been found.
May 18, 2019 Image Credit: Kamloops RCMP
Locals, tourists filling up campgrounds for the long weekend in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - It's the first long weekend of the warm weather season, and many residents are excited to get out and enjoy all the Southern Interior has to offer. Despite a shaky looking weather forecast,...
May 17, 2019 Amelia Samson (L) and Ben Lovely are looking forward to camping at Paul Lake for the May long weekend (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
River expedition aims to show SD 73 teachers benefits of canoe-based learning
KAMLOOPS - A group of School District 73 teachers spent their Pro-D day paddling the river this morning as part of a plan to encourage canoe-based learning. Packed into a few canoes, Recreational Cano...
May 17, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Adam Donnelly
Mandatory entry-level training for commercial truck drivers among policies Kamloops Chamber is bringing to provincial AGM
KAMLOOPS - Chambers of Commerce from across British Columbia will gather in Burnaby next week to debate and vote on policies at the BC Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting. According to Executiv...
May 17, 2019 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Secwépemc research authors to receive Governor General's Innovation Award
KAMLOOPS - Two longtime members of the community and leaders in the Secwpemc nation are being honoured with a national award at the end of the month. Chief, Dr. Ron Ignace and Dr. Marianne Ignace will...
May 17, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Adam Donnelly
Man who helped his own arrest by contacting CFJC given 14-day jail sentence
KAMLOOPS - A man who helped in his own arrest by disclosing his location to CFJC Today has been sentenced to 14 days in jail. Jessie Dean Kowalchuk was also given one year's probation. Kowalchuk was f...
May 17, 2019 Image Credit: RCMP handout
BREAKING: Fraser sentenced to life, no parole for 12 years in killing of Cody Foster
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops man who killed his friend and coworker more than two years ago has been sentenced to life in prison, with no eligibility for parole for 12 years. A B.C. Supreme Court jury found ...
May 17, 2019 Image Credit: File Photo
Electric vehicles will save you in the long haul: BC Hydro
KAMLOOPS - BC Hydro says new data shows switching from a gas-powered car to an electric vehicle could save thousands of dollars per year on the average commute. The corporation says a new survey found...
May 17, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Extra forces will be on the roads this long weekend
KAMLOOPS - As drivers hit the road for this Victoria Day long weekend, enforcements around the province will be taking place.Along with this week being National Impaired Driving Prevention week, Kamlo...
May 17, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
UPDATE: Fatal crash closes Coquihalla between Hope and Merritt
MERRITT, B.C. - UPDATE- 4:45 am- The Coquihalla Highway was closed for several hours Thursday evening after a fatal, multi-vehicle crash. The collision happened just south of Merritt, near Coldwater R...
May 16, 2019 Image Credit: Joshua Knaak
