Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
UPDATE: Wildfire crews responding to blaze west of Savona
SAVONA B.C. - UPDATE: August 27, 5:00 AM B.C. Wildfire crews responded yesterday to a fire in the Juniper Beach Park area. Last night, fire officials estimated the size of the blaze at 41 hectares. At...
Aug 26, 2019 Image Credit: Contributed
Kamloops-Thompson School Board to prioritize capital investment in 2019-2020 school year
KAMLOOPS - There's just a week left for before students and teachers head back and hit the books for another year. For the School District 73 Board of Education, things get underway tonight as they'll...
Aug 26, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Newly-refurbished Bill Miner sign hopes to attract more people to B.C. Wildlife Park
KAMLOOPS - Visitors to the B.C. Wildlife Park have been aplenty this summer. Most days have been packed with locals and tourists alike checking out attractions like Knute the grizzly bear. The strong ...
Aug 26, 2019 A new historic Bill Miner sign was unveiled at the B.C. Wildlife Park on Monday (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Kamloops transit headed towards an electric future
KAMLOOPS - It'll take some time, but in the future Kamloops buses will go electric, as part of BC Transit's low carbon fleet program. Announced last month, BC Transit says it plans to start buying onl...
Aug 25, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
WATCH: Thousands attend 3rd annual Downtown Kamloops Pride Parade
KAMLOOPS - The city centre was flooded with colour today, as LGBTQ2S+ community members, supporters, and allies took part in the 3rd annual Downtown Kamloops Pride Parade. Starting from Stuart Wood Pa...
Aug 25, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
Kamloops-based production company utilizing $50,000 Telus Storyhive grant
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops-based film production company has received a $50,000 grant for its next project. Alpha-Omega Productions was chosen through Telus Storyhive and will now be able to use the money ...
Aug 25, 2019 (Image Credit: YouTube / Muriel Sasakamoose: Kind Heart and Secwepemc Matriarch - Alpha-Omega Productions)
Dazzling displays showcased at Kamloops Gem and Mineral Show
KAMLOOPS - The fourth annual Kamloops Gem and Mineral Show is taking over the McArthur Island event centre this weekend. The largest gem show in Western Canada features vendors from around the country...
Aug 24, 2019 (Image Credit: Facebook / Kamloops Gem & Mineral Show , indiGem)
RV-dwelling TNRD residents concerned about potential bylaw enforcement
CLEARWATER - Thompson Nicola Regional District residents are concerned with what action could follow a recent notice sent out by the District outlining rules around living in RVs. Nearly two weeks ago...
Aug 24, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Kamloops Fire Rescue knocks down grass fire in Westsyde area
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue crews took down a small fire last night in the hills behind Westsyde. Platoon Captain Will Harlock says around 7:30 last night (Aug. 23), crews arrived at the McQueen C...
Aug 24, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Two years later, Upper Clearwater Fire Brigade expanding from community support
KAMLOOPS - After two years of relentless wildfires around British Columbia, Clearwater area residents have taken fire protection more seriously.Led by veteran wildfire fighter, Steve Murray, volunteer...
Aug 23, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
