Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
MLA Stone says NDP government 'kicking the can down the road' by failing to strengthen vaping regulations
KAMLOOPS - The MLA for Kamloops-South Thompson says the NDP government is 'punting' the issue of stronger vaping regulations. In a news release issued Thursday, Health Minister Adrian Dix acknowledged...
Jun 20, 2019 File Photo (Image Credit: Yurenia85 / Dreamstime.com)
Tenth annual Kamloops Walk to End ALS has special meaning for local family
KAMLOOPS - This Saturday will mark the tenth anniversary of the Kamloops Walk to End ALS. Every year, families who have been affected by the progressive disease gather to take part in the fundraiser f...
Jun 20, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Kamloops man gets stolen equipment back through Facebook
KAMLOOPS - Police are investigating after the victim of a residential break-in located some of his stolen items through a popular Facebook group. According to an unsealed search warrant, the man and h...
Jun 20, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
VIDEO: Two injured after truck crashes into Dufferin salon
KAMLOOPS - Two people suffered minor injuries after a pickup truck slammed into a Dufferin hair salon Thursday afternoon.Ryan Cail of Kamloops Fire Rescue says the Ford F-150 came into the parking lot...
Jun 20, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Chad Klassen
Logan Lake mayor fears 'temporary' redeployment could spell doom for local RCMP detachment
LOGAN LAKE, B.C. - The mayor of Logan Lake is asking the RCMP for a public meeting in the community after learning of plans to decrease service to the local detachment.RCMP officials spoke to Logan La...
Jun 20, 2019 Logan Lake Mayor Robin Smith (File Photo. Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Slower spring allows for more KSAR training ahead of summer season
KAMLOOPS - A slower spring for call outs and rescues has allowed Kamloops Search and Rescue members to get in more training. Of the 18 searches undertaken so far this year, KSAR's Jenn Stahn says they...
Jun 20, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Work to start immediately on Sagebrush Theatre roof
KAMLOOPS - A local contractor has been hired to start repairing the Sagebrush Theatre roof. In a news release, Western Canada Theatre says A&T Project Development will begin work immediately. This...
Jun 20, 2019 Image Credit: Contributed / Andrew Cooper
Laid-off Vavenby mill workers exploring job prospects — including Trans Mountain pipeline
CLEARWATER, B.C. - With 178 positions impacted by a mill closure in Vavenby, Canfor hosted a job fair in Clearwater yesterday for its employees. The event was all part of an effort to guide worker's p...
Jun 20, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
UPDATE: Missing Williams Lake man located
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: RCMP say the Williams Lake man reported missing this week has been located.
Jun 20, 2019
UPDATE: Power restored to BC Hydro customers in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: Crews have now restored power to the area.EARLIER: BC Hydro is investigating a power outage affect just over 3,800 customers in Kamloops.The outage map shows areas in Aberdeen, Uppe...
Jun 20, 2019 Image Credit: BC Hydro
