Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Dry August trend expected to hold up in Kamloops this week
KAMLOOPS - It should be business as usual for Kamloops on the summer weather front this week. Environment Canada Meteorologist Philippe-Alain Bergeron says conditions will be steady from today (Aug. 1...
Aug 18, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Two new fires outside of Ashcroft suspected to be human caused
ASHCROFT - Emergency crews were called to two minor fires outside of Ashcroft along Highway 1 last night. Fire Information Officer Taylor MacDonald says both brush fires, south of Ashcroft, were atten...
Aug 18, 2019 (Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service)
Forest industry seeking solutions for 'broken system'
KAMLOOPS - After curtailments, indefinite closures, and short-notice downtime announcements for many mills in British Columbia this year, workers in the forest industry are looking for answers. Local ...
Aug 17, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
City of Kamloops officials re-educating residents on waste management
KAMLOOPS - A growing number of hazardous materials in landfills and recycling bins has made waste diversion dangerous for employees. In response, the City of Kamloops is re-educating residents on how ...
Aug 16, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
TNRD joins funding push for BC libraries
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson Nicola Regional District is joining advocacy efforts for a funding boost for libraries around British Columbia. Currently BC Libraries receives $14 million annually from the BC...
Aug 16, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
Community generosity showcased in 11th annual ALS Golf Tournament
KAMLOOPS - 144 Golfers teed off this morning (Aug 16) for the 11th annual ALS Golf Tournament at the Dunes. Through the tournament, the ALS Society of BC raises funds to support caretakers and people ...
Aug 16, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Adam Donnelly
Cross-country road trip gets off on the wrong foot with Kamloops break-in
KAMLOOPS - A Nova Scotia resident says he doesn't have a good taste in his mouth about Kamloops, after he and his daughter fell victim to a costly break-in last weekend.Dennis Surette and his daughter...
Aug 16, 2019 Image Credit: Dennis Surette
Rate of overdose deaths in Interior Health region lowest in province
KAMLOOPS - The number of fatal overdoses in B.C. is steadily declining. A new report by the BC Coroners Service shows there were 73 suspected fatal overdoses in June, which represents a 35 per cent de...
Aug 16, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
One of two raided Kamloops cannabis retailers closed, one still operating
KAMLOOPS - On July 31, two unlicensed cannabis retailers were raided by the Community Safety Unit, and an undetermined amount product was seized. The CSU is the province's enforcement arm when it come...
Aug 15, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Adams Lake Indian Band celebrates new building, expanded curriculum at Chief Atahm School
KAMLOOPS - It was an exciting day for the Adam's Lake Indian Band, as the community celebrated the grand opening of the Chief Atahm High School and Language Centre. "We've had an elementary school for...
Aug 15, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
