Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops RCMP say international students could fall victim to rental scam
KAMLOOPS - Looking for a rental property can be hard enough. Now Mounties are warning about scams looking to target university students in particular. One of the most common scams include using online...
Jul 24, 2019
MP McLeod says federal government has been silent over B.C. forestry crisis
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod says it has been radio silence from the federal government on the forestry crisis hammering B.C. Interior mill towns. McLeod along with B.C. MPs Bo...
Jul 24, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Lack of inventory in Kamloops slowing down sales, prices remain high
KAMLOOPS - Summer is typically a busy time in the real estate market with the beautiful weather. But according to numbers in B.C. and Kamloops, June bucked the trend. The Kamloops & District Real ...
Jul 23, 2019 There were 262 homes that were sold this June, compared to 328 homes in the same month last year (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Youth learn to love music through the Kamloops Interior Summer School of Music
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Interior Summer School of Music is in its third and final week for 2019. The summer camp, which is in its 41st year, sees kids of all ages and skill levels learn to sing, play ...
Jul 23, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Jill Sperling
Personal information being requested in latest phone scam: Kamloops RCMP
KAMLOOPS - Police are asking the public to not divulge personal information over the phone after numerous reports of a scam.Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says in a news release that the...
Jul 23, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Former Blazer sentenced after trying to grab baby, evade police
KELOWNA - A former WHL hockey player pleaded guilty to assault in court on Tuesday.Court heard that Harold Giffen Nyren tried to grab a 14-month-old toddler from his mother's arms at Kerry Park in lat...
Jul 23, 2019 Image Credit: Global Okanagan
UPDATE: Missing Kamloops man found
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: The man reported missing on July 23 has been found. All personal information has been removed from the story.EARLIER: Kamloops RCMP would like your help finding a missing person.He ...
Jul 23, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
STRUGGLE FOR SURVIVAL: The Kamloops Brain Injury Association
KAMLOOPS - In the third installment of our series Struggle For Survival, we feature the Kamloops Brain Injury Association. The non-profit has been helping brain injury survivors in the city since 1986...
Jul 23, 2019 The Kamloops Brain Injury Association has been helping brain injury survivors since 1986 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
The Mustard Seed says closure of men's recovery program allows organization to evolve
KAMLOOPS - The Mustard Seed New Life Community Kamloops says the closure of the men's recovery program last week will allow the organization to retool and help to serve men struggling with addiction b...
Jul 22, 2019 The Mustard Seed New Life Community Kamloops will closes its men's recovery program on July 31 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Three months in, construction project has varied impact on West Victoria businesses
KAMLOOPS - The first three months of construction on West Victoria Street are taking a toll on some businesses along that stretch. Businesses say people are simply avoiding the area and going elsewher...
Jul 22, 2019 Budget Brake & Muffler has been severely impacted by the construction on West Victoria St. that started on Apr. 15 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
