Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Man in custody following Monday night disturbance on Columbia Street
KAMLOOPS - RCMP have a 34 year old man in custody following a series of incidents last night ( August 19) on Columbia Street. Sergeant Brandon Buliziuk says in a news release police responded to a num...
Aug 20, 2019 Image Credit- CFJC Today
Kamloops Kidney Foundation overwhelmed by generous donation
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Kidney Walk is a month away, but on Monday members of the Kamloops Kidney Support Group gathered to accept its largest single donation in history. The group received a cheque f...
Aug 19, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Chad Klassen
Kamloops' Pride Week kicks off with rainbow crosswalk unveiling
KAMLOOPS - A symbol of love and inclusiveness, the newest rainbow crosswalk at BCLC's headquarters in Kamloops marked the unofficial kickoff to Pride Week in the city on Monday. "It's certainly a stat...
Aug 19, 2019 Image Credit: Submitted / BCLC
Mac Island Park temporarily closed due to bears in the area
KAMLOOPS - McArthur Island Park is temporarily closed due to a mother bear and her two cubs being in the area.The City of Kamloops says in a news release that the BC Conservation Office recommended th...
Aug 19, 2019 File photo
Installation begins for supportive modular housing units on West Victoria Street
KAMLOOPS - After a months-long delay, modular units are finally being craned into place beside the Emerald Shelter on West Victoria Street. The crane began lifting in the 42 supportive modular housing...
Aug 19, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Thousands expected to attend Moonlight Movie Night at Riverside Park
KAMLOOPS - Riverside Park will be the site of a family-friendly movie night to support the Canadian Mental Health Association. The Moonlight Movie Night starts tomorrow at 7:00 p.m. People can come to...
Aug 19, 2019 Image Credit: YouTube / Interior Savings
BC Wildfire Service urges caution as weather heats up
KAMLOOPS - With the weather heating up this week, the BC Wildfire Service is once again asking people to be responsible with their campfires. While the wildfire season has been quiet, temperatures wil...
Aug 19, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
BC Teachers' Federation goes back to the bargaining table
KAMLOOPS - The president of the BC Teachers' Federation is in Kamloops as another round of mediated bargaining begins with the province. Teri Mooring says she is hoping teachers will be able to start ...
Aug 19, 2019 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Traffic flow changing for Victoria Street West project
KAMLOOPS - Stage One of the Victoria Street West improvement project will be opened up to one westbound lane today.In a news release, the City says the priority transit and emergency services lane on ...
Aug 19, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
The Offspring, Sum 41 coming to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A wave of nostalgia will be coming over Kamloops in December - The Offspring and Sum 41 are coming.Kamloops Best Rock 98.3 CIFM is presenting the show, with special guests Dinosaur Pile-up,...
Aug 19, 2019 Image Credit: Invictus
