Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Shelter beds available at Emerald Centre, expected to be occupied with cold temperatures
KAMLOOPS - With the mercury expected to drop in the next couple days in Kamloops, living outside will become that much more unbearable for people on the streets. The temperatures will dip sharply, beg...
Dec 04, 2018
Kamloops Food Bank looking to Lock in Hope to raise funds
KAMLOOPS - In 2017, more than 7,000 individuals accessed the Kamloops Food Bank, all citizens who needed that extra help to ensure they and their families didn't go hungry. With Christmas fast approac...
Dec 04, 2018
Accused in hours-long Kamloops trailer park standoff to stand trial next year
KAMLOOPS - A local man accused of barricading himself inside of a unit at G & M Trailer Park last October will stand trial next fall. Court documents show Shane William Caron’s trial is expe...
Dec 04, 2018
Kamloops locksmith employs dog to sniff out lost keys
KAMLOOPS - A locksmith uses a variety of tools to do their job, whether it’s cutting keys or replacing deadbolts. But, never before has a dog been used to find lost keys. “No other locksmi...
Dec 04, 2018
New president and vice-chancellor begins role at TRU
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University’s new president stepped into his new role today, replacing Dr. Alan Shaver, who retired from the position in September. Dr. Brett Fairbairn comes to the uni...
Dec 03, 2018
Local family shares heartbreaking story to inspire others to give to RIH Foundation
KAMLOOPS - There was hardly a dry eye in the room as the RIH Foundation launched its Holiday Fundraising Campaign, highlighting the story of a local family who experienced a tragic loss earlier this y...
Dec 03, 2018
Busy weekend kicks off 22nd year for Operation Red Nose in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Last weekend Operation Red Nose kicked off their 22nd season making sure Kamloops drivers get home safe during the holidays. "[Operations Red Nose supplied] 1,138 rides last year, so if we ...
Dec 03, 2018
Several roadblocks in Kamloops lead to tickets against impaired drivers
KAMLOOPS - Just because you’ve only had a couple of drinks doesn’t mean you’re set to drive - that’s the message coming from Kamloops RCMP after the launch of this year’s...
Dec 03, 2018
SERIOUS CRIMES: Tackling the biggest threats to the Kamloops community
KAMLOOPS - Last week, CFJC Today sat down with Kamloops RCMP Plainclothes Commander Staff Sgt. Simon Pillay to discuss issues around the community, and how plainclothes units deal with them. Plainclot...
Dec 03, 2018
Cold snap making its way to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - It’s been a dry start to December so far, and things will likely stay that way - but temperatures are expected to drop this week. Bobby Sekhon is a meteorologist with Environment Cana...
Dec 03, 2018
