Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops Red Brigade conducts dance protest, concerned about Trans Mountain effects on climate
KAMLOOPS - Early work on the Trans Mountain pipeline is expected to start as early as next week in the Kamloops area, but it didn't stop a group from protesting the twinning project that was approved ...
Oct 07, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Chad Klassen
Families encouraged to make home fire escape plans during Fire Prevention Week
KAMLOOPS - When the smoke alarm is sounding, it's time to act. Kamloops Fire Rescue is encouraging families to make fire escape plans during Fire Prevention Week. "Planning really helps," said KFR Lif...
Oct 07, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
CN investigating train derailment near Ashcroft
ASHCROFT, B.C. - CN is investigating after a train derailment near Ashcroft. In an email statement, CN says crews responded to an incident near Ashcroft on Friday involving 14 rail cars carrying inter...
Oct 07, 2019 File photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Special weather statement issued for Coquihalla between Hope and Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A cold front will sweep in over the Southern Interior this evening, which could lead to flurries on the mountain passes.A special weather statement has been issued for the Coquihalla Highwa...
Oct 07, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Temperatures expected to dip down in Kamloops this week
KAMLOOPS - A cooler weather pattern will make its way through Kamloops this week. Environment Canada Meteorologist Greg Walters says there is a chance of showers with moderate wind tomorrow, however K...
Oct 06, 2019 (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds)
Red Bridge in Kamloops to be closed nightly for inspection work
KAMLOOPS - Drivers headed across the South Thompson River in Kamloops will need an alternate route starting tomorrow, as nightly closures begin for the Red Bridge.The Ministry of Transportation says n...
Oct 06, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Rotary members install second phase of BC Wildlife Park pollinator gardens
KAMLOOPS - Rotary Kamloops West members got their hands dirty in the Pollinator Gardens at the BC Wildlife Park today (Oct. 5). After installing the first section of the Pollinator Gardens earlier thi...
Oct 05, 2019 (Image Credit: Sherry Chamberlain)
Kamloops teacher receives provincial honours for Indigenous Education work
KAMLOOPS -A Kamloops teacher has been honoured by the Premier for her work in education. Yesterday, (Oct.4) the second annual Premier's Awards for Excellence in Education took place at Government Hous...
Oct 05, 2019 (Image Credit: YouTube / Government of BC)
Vehicle incident closes section of Highway 5 north of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: 1:50 PM: The road is now open to traffic and the incident scene is clear.CLEAR - #BCHwy5 - Vehicle incident northbound at the CN Junction Rd, north of #Kamloops is clear. Please dri...
Oct 05, 2019 (Image Credit: Drive BC)
Second location for BC SPCA thrift store opens in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The BC SPCA's Kamloops thrift store is opening a second location today. An additional set up of Second Chances Thrift Store opened its doors from 1211 8th Street this morning (Oct. 5), in t...
Oct 05, 2019 File photo (Image Credit: © Fizkes | Dreamstime.com)
