Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Little Fort breeders won't have serval cats returned to them
LITTLE FORT, B.C. - Two Little Fort residents who had more than a dozen serval cats seized from their property will not be getting their animals back. In a decision released last month, the BC Farm In...
Oct 8, 2019 Image Credit: BC SPCA
Vern Boettger's truck found; still no sign of Vavenby man after six years missing
VAVENBY, B.C. - RCMP in the Clearwater area say there has been a break in a six-year-old missing persons case.Vern Boettger was 78 years old when he was last seen on October 6, 2013.Cpl. Madonna Saund...
Oct 8, 2019 File Photo (Image Credit: RCMP Handout)
Expect delays on Coquihalla highway this morning
KAMLOOPS - Overnight snow has led to several problems on the Coquihalla Highway through the night and into Tuesday morning (Oct. 8).According to DriveBC, compact snow and slush are causing slippery se...
Oct 8, 2019 Image Credit: DriveBC
Honour Ranch to offer life-saving treatment for veterans and first responders
ASHCROFT, BC - Nearly a decade ago, Al De Genova established Honour House. It was created as a place for injured veterans or first responders and their families to stay when they were in the Lower Mai...
Oct 7, 2019 Imager Credit: Kathleen Fisher Photography
Kamloops Run for the Cure raises over $64,000 for the fight against breast cancer
KAMLOOPS - According to the Canadian Cancer Society, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. But thanks to advances in treatment for the disease, the mortality rates associated with b...
Oct 7, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
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 7, 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 7, 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 7, 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 7, 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 6, 2019 (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds)
