Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Celebrating Father's Day in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Those looking to celebrate dads and the men in their lives today have a number of Father's Day events to choose from in Kamloops. A Father's Day Prostate Cancer Run will be held at the B.C ...
Jun 16, 2019 Image Credit: Kent Simmonds
Lane closures expected on Coquihalla during invasive plant control
KAMLOOPS - This week, the Thompson Nicola Regional District will be headed to the frontlines to tackle invasive plant species near Kamloops. In a release, the TNRD says starting Monday, invasive plant...
Jun 16, 2019 Image Credit: Drive BC
Multiple vehicle incident snarls Halston Avenue traffic
KAMLOOPS - Local traffic has slowed in the Halston area this afternoon (June 15) following an incident involving multiple vehicles near Salish Road and Halston Avenue.Reports came in shortly after 12:...
Jun 15, 2019 Image Credit: Nathan Ritchie
Sun Peaks pop-up weddings cutting down expense of mountain nuptials
SUN PEAKS - Sun Peaks Resort is now offering a way for couples looking for an affordable wedding option to say 'I do' in the mountains. August 10, the Sun Peaks Grand will host a number of pop-up wedd...
Jun 15, 2019 Image Credit: Sun Peaks Resort
The Flag Man of Sun Rivers
KAMLOOPS - It's part of Vic Bifano's morning routine. During any big international sporting event, he puts out his flags to recognize some of the teams competing that day. "It's paying tribute to the ...
Jun 14, 2019
Brain Injury Awareness Month hoping to bring light to prevalence of brain trauma
KAMLOOPS - It's estimated that 165,000 Canadians suffer a brain injury every year. The trauma can have a significant impact on a person's daily life. However, it's also an invisible injury people can'...
Jun 14, 2019 Rick Parker was in a motocycle accident in 2016 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Law Enforcement Torch Run supporting local Special Olympians on Saturday
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops RCMP is hosting the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run on Saturday morning at McArthur Island. It's a fundraiser for Special Olympics BC. Local police, sheriffs and corrections o...
Jun 14, 2019 The Law Enforcement Torch Run supports Special Olympic athletes in Kamloops (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
TNRD hosting public open house to determine location for new Eco-Depot
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson Nicola Regional District is looking for community feedback on possible locations for a new Eco-Depot. The TNRD is hosting public open houses in Cache Creek and Ashcroft next we...
Jun 14, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Kamloops organizations putting the 'fun' in fundraising
KAMLOOPS - The United Way and Kamloops Food Bank teamed up to host their annual Drive Thru Breakfast and Jail and Bail event this morning. Food bank donors making their way into the drive thru at Casc...
Jun 14, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Kamloops crews respond to structure fire on Salish Road
KAMLOOPS - Fire crews in Kamloops quickly knocked down a structure fire on Salish Road.Witnesses began reporting the fire shortly before 12:30 p.m. on Friday (June 14). A trailer on a residential prop...
Jun 14, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
