Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Candidate profile: Conservative Party candidate Cathy McLeod
KAMLOOPS - Cathy McLeod knows it's a big commitment to run for office. Seeking a fourth terms as Member of Parliament in this riding, the satisfaction of helping constituents is what keeps her going i...
Oct 2, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Candidate profile: Liberal candidate Terry Lake
KAMLOOPS - When Terry Lake decided not to run again in the 2017 provincial election, it seemed he was done with politics. He had been the mayor of Kamloops, then served as B.C. Environment Minister an...
Oct 2, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Ballot set for October 21 federal election
KAMLOOPS - The ballot is set for the upcoming federal election.Monday was the deadline for candidates to submit their nomination paperwork, and Elections Canada published confirmed candidate lists on ...
Oct 2, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
RCMP warns of phone scam threatening arrest
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are warning the public about a new scam targeting local residents.According to a news release from Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jodi Shelkie, the scammer calls and informs the targe...
Oct 2, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Candidate profile: People's Party candidate Ken Finlayson
KAMLOOPS - Ken Finlayson is passionate man. He speaks from his heart, and agree or disagree with his principles, he wants to make a difference and make Canada the best it can be."We're Canadian nation...
Oct 2, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
UPDATE: Highway 1 now open east of Cache Creek
CACHE CREEK, B.C. - UPDATE: The highway has now reopened. EARLIER: A crash has closed the Trans-Canada Highway near Cache Creek. According to Drive BC, Highway 1 is closed in both directions east of C...
Oct 2, 2019 Highway 1 at Collins Road in Cache Creek, looking east on Highway 1/97. (Image Credit: Drive BC)
Expect heavy delays on West Victoria Street today
KAMLOOPS - Drivers and transit users will experience some significant delays downtown today (Oct. 2).The City of Kamloops says crews are paving Victoria Street West below BCLC and City Hall on Seymour...
Oct 2, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Kelson Group commits to $1.5 million donation to RIH Patient Care Tower
KAMLOOPS - A major local property management group has pledged $1.5 million to the Royal Inland Hospital's Patient Care Tower.In a news release, the RIH Foundation says the Kelson Group's multi-year d...
Oct 2, 2019 Image Credit: Contributed / Royal Inland Hospital Foundation
RCMP: Coquihalla reopened northbound near Lac Le Jeune
KAMLOOPS - RCMP and emergency crews are dealing with a commercial vehicle rollover on the Coquihalla near Lac Le Jeune. Sergeant Brandon Buliziuk says in a news release that both northbound lanes were...
Oct 2, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Winter tires now required on BC Highways
KAMLOOPS - October 1st is the first day drivers on many highways across British Columbia are required to have winter tires on their vehicle. While there are many options when it comes to winter tires,...
Oct 1, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
