Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
For the 44th time, marchers join Walk for Peace, Social Justice & the Environment in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Nearly five decades ago, as the Cold War raged between the USSR and United States of America the world was living in fear of the potential for Nuclear War. In response, grassroots demonstra...
May 13, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Logging company assessing the damage after weekend fire
KAMLOOPS - A fire that destroyed multiple logging trucks and trailers at LeBeau Bros Logging Ltd. will cost the business heavily, but the owner claims it's more of an emotional cost than financial. Cr...
May 13, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Kamloops celebrates Emergency Preparedness
KAMLOOPS - Last week was Emergency Preparedness Week across Canada, which is a week dedicated to ensuring Canadians are ready in the event an emergency strikes. And on Saturday, emergency service prov...
May 13, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
KSAR and BC Search Dog Association announced as next Wings Above Kamloops beneficiaries
KAMLOOPS - The Cooper Family Foundation announced its next Wings Above Kamloops recipients, involving significant investments into the North Shore. Part of a $40 million investment will be used to bui...
May 13, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
CN train investigated as potential cause of Kamloops-area wildfire
KAMLOOPS - A 19-hectare wildfire burning east of Kamloops, B.C. may have been caused by a passing CN train.Witnesses tell Global News three areas near the train tracks started smoking about 50 yards a...
May 13, 2019 Buse Creek wildfire, May 13 (Image Credit: Twitter / Rick Niles)
Crown wants at least 14 years parole ineligibility for Kamloops man who stabbed friend to death
KAMLOOPS - A man convicted of murdering his co-worker and friend in February 2017 could spend up to 15 years behind bars before being eligible for parole.Stephen Fraser, now 58, was found guilty in De...
May 13, 2019 Image Credit: File photo
Sustainability at the core of Kamloops Green Living Expo
KAMLOOPS - The 4th annual Green Living Expo took place at the Sandman Centre Saturday. The event was put together to help educate the community on incorporating sustainability into their daily lives. ...
May 13, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Thieves take solar panels from roadside message boards near Cherry Creek
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP say thieves are doing everything in their power to sabotage public safety in the Cherry Creek area.According to a news release from spokesperson Cpl. Jodi Shelkie, the culprit...
May 13, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Kamloops woman urging bear safe practices after narrow escape with black bear
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops woman is urging others to be cautious and stay alert when trekking outdoors, after a harrowing experience with a black bear. While out on a hike with her 5 dogs between McQueen L...
May 12, 2019 Image Credit: Ashley Gribble
Wildfire Service battling blaze east of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - UPDATED- MONDAY, MAY 13- 4:50 amA wildfire east of the City is still considered out of control, but isn't threatening any structures, at least as of late last night. Wildfire B.C. officials...
May 12, 2019 Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service
