Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Chinese tourist drowns after falling in river north of Valemount
MOUNT ROBSON, B.C. - The BC Coroners Service is investigating after a man fell into the Robson River and drowned.North District RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Madonna Saunderson says in a news release that a ...
Aug 12, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Witnesses sought in fatal motorcycle collision
KAMLOOPS - After a fatal motorcycle incident the other night, RCMP Traffic Service officers are looking for any witnesses. In a release today, RCMP say Kamloops RCMP responded on August 9 around 9:45 ...
Aug 11, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Kamloops RCMP looking for suspect involved in gas station robbery
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are working to identify a suspect of a late night, gas station robbery. In a release today (Aug. 11), Staff Sgt. Mat Van Laer says officers responded to the robbery on August ...
Aug 11, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Upper Clearwater Volunteer Fire Brigade fundraising for equipment boost
CLEARWATER - A grassroots community firefighting group in Clearwater is working to raise money for fire protection equipment.The last two summers have hit the Wells Gray park area hard for fire evacua...
Aug 10, 2019 (Image Credit: Facebook / Upper Clearwater Volunteer Fire Brigade)
Severe thunderstorm watch in place for South Thompson & Coquihalla section
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the South Thompson area, and a section of the Coquihalla highway this morning (Aug. 10). Conditions are ripe for severe thunder...
Aug 10, 2019 Image Credit: Kent Simmonds
Ribfest set to feed Kamloops for the weekend
KAMLOOPS - Char-grilled, sauced-up, lip-smacking barbecue."We've got beef ribs, pork ribs, chicken, brisket, pulled pork, potatoes, beans, and cornbread," Gator BBQ's Nick Smith explained.If you like ...
Aug 9, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Kamloops Dragon Boat Festival drumming up excitement along South Thompson River
KAMLOOPS - A chance of rain won't deter dragon boaters gathering for the Kamloops Dragon Boat Festival this weekend. 25 teams from around B.C. will join the three Kamloops teams along the South Thomps...
Aug 9, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today )
Paramount Theatre painting marks 31 murals decorating downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Within three days, the latest public art addition in Kamloops has already begun to give downtown a fresh look. Coming from the mind of 31-year-old local artist, Zach Abney, the creation is ...
Aug 9, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
Kamloops heat wave is at its end
KAMLOOPS - Although Kamloops experienced the first real heat wave of the summer this week - it won't last much longer. Environment Canada forecaster Matt MacDonald says there's been a ridge of high pr...
Aug 9, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Outdoor safety put in focus following string of fatal backcountry incidents
KAMLOOPS - After multiple deadly backcountry falling incidents throughout BC this year, hikers and anyone headed outside are being reminded to be careful. While surrounding areas have had several fata...
Aug 8, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
