Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
United Way fundraising breakfast focuses on Four Directions program, community support in transition year
KAMLOOPS - In a year of transition, as the United Way moves into the Xchange on Tranquille Road, the non-profit hasn't set specific fundraising targets for this year's campaign. The United Way is focu...
Sep 19, 2019 The United Way launched its campaign on Thursday morning with a fundraising breakfast at the Coast Hotel and Conference Centre (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
New ownership at Tobiano Resort
TOBIANO, B.C. - New ownership has taken over at Tobiano resort west of Kamloops.In a news release, Diverse Properties says it is now the 100 per cent owner of Kamlands Holdings - the holding company o...
Sep 19, 2019 Image Credit: Kent Simmonds
Interpol tip leads to arrest after threat to Kamloops Christian School
KAMLOOPS - A youth is in custody after a threatening post on SnapChat toward Kamloops Christian School.Police say the post showed a youth holding two pistols with a threatening caption toward the scho...
Sep 19, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
MLA Stone: Parents should be "angry" over lack of B.C. regulations on vaping products
KAMLOOPS - Following a seventh death in the U.S. related to a vaping, and the first illness in Canada revealed on Wednesday, health concerns over vaping are heightened.Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd...
Sep 18, 2019 Two former Kamloops high school students are seen vaping off the school grounds at Valleyview Secondary (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
ASK Wellness Kamloops AGM focusing on addiction recovery and treatment
KAMLOOPS - ASK Wellness Kamloops will host its annual general meeting and public forum this evening, with a heavy focus on addiction recovery. While the provincial opioid crisis is ongoing, and harm r...
Sep 18, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Eighth annual TRU Students' Union Pride Parade marches through campus
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University students, faculty, and community members marched in the eighth annual TRU Students' Union Pride Parade this afternoon (Sept. 18). The event celebrates the progres...
Sep 18, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
First Colombo Cares fundraiser exceeds expectations
KAMLOOPS - It's an event that is sure to fill your stomach and your heart. Today (Sept. 18) marked the first of many Colombo Cares - Take Home Dinners. The Colombo Lodge has decided to support local n...
Sep 18, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Jill Sperling
Forestry workers waiting for more details after $69M BC Government funding announcement
KAMLOOPS - Forestry workers are cautiously optimistic after the provincial government announced $69 million in funding to support forestry workers affected by permanent and indefinite mill closures. F...
Sep 18, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
North Thompson Cannabis Company receives provincial approval to operate in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A third private retail cannabis store has received provincial approval in Kamloops.According to the BC Government, North Thompson Cannabis Co., located on Sydney Avenue, received its licenc...
Sep 18, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Heavy police presence at Sa-Hali Secondary
KAMLOOPS - Police are on scene at Sa-Hali Secondary this morning for a reported threat.School District 73 has not released information at this point, but police have confirmed a threat was made toward...
Sep 18, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
