Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Traffic stop in downtown Kamloops nets weapons
KAMLOOPS - A man and woman from Kamloops are facing charges after a traffic stop downtown.Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says in a news release that at 2:00 a.m. June 19, an officer did ...
Jun 20, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Fire breaks out near Cinnamon Ridge Compost Facility
KAMLOOPS - A fire south of the Cinnamon Ridge composting site drew a large response from local firefighters. A fire south of the Cinnamon Ridge composting site drew a large response from local firefig...
Jun 19, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Jill Sperling
Family celebrates return of man missing for three days
KAMLOOPS - The family of Lorne Hamer-Jackson is overjoyed today, following his safe return. Hamer-Jackson had gone missing some time overnight Saturday, leaving his home in Brocklehurst in his wife's ...
Jun 19, 2019 Lorne embraces his mother after his return (Image Credit: Hamer-Jackson family)
Simpcw First Nation's opposition to Canfor asset transfer backed by District of Clearwater
CLEARWATER, B.C. - Following the closure of its Vavenby Mill, Canfor plans to sell its forest rights to Interfor. However, that plan has been met with some opposition from the Clearwater community. St...
Jun 19, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Clearwater relieved to hear of Trans Mountain pipeline expansion approval
CLEARWATER - After nearly a year of work stoppage for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, on Tuesday the project was approved for the second time. With the expansion given the green light, Clearwat...
Jun 19, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Police respond to incident on Cypress Avenue
KAMLOOPS - A large presence of police near a residence on Cypress Avenue on the North Shore this morning. Police have several cars on the street, including members of the Emergency Response Team. Imag...
Jun 19, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
After desperate community-wide search, Lorne Hamer-Jackson found safe
KAMLOOPS - After nearly three days of searching, hoping and praying, a Kamloops family is able to shed tears of relief. 58-year-old Lorne Hamer-Jackson, missing since Saturday night, has been found sa...
Jun 18, 2019
Former United Way director hopes to help performing arts centre get built this time
KAMLOOPS - A former executive director of the Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo United Way is helping lead the charge for a new performing arts centre in the city.Brenda Aynsley, now a director on the new Kam...
Jun 18, 2019 City council heard Tuesday that a performing arts centre could be open as early as 2023
Salvation Army's Tricketts sad to be leaving loving and generous Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Lisa and Paul Trickett have treasured their time in Kamloops. Six years of service and it's been their best posting yet. "I grew up in the Salvation Army. My mom and dad are Salvation Army ...
Jun 18, 2019 Lisa and Paul Trickett are leaving the Kamloops Salvation Army at the end of June following six years of service (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Kamloops pipeline proponents eager to see work begin on Trans Mountain expansion
KAMLOOPS - The Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion has been approved for a second time. Proponents of the project are thrilled with its approval. Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Peter Milobar says it's good...
Jun 18, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
