Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Silent struggle put into focus with PTSD Awareness Month
KAMLOOPS - June marks Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness month, which is one part of a growing push for mental health advocacy in modern society. Serving in the Canadian Armed Forces, or ...
Jun 7, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Fundraising paramedics ride into Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - After riding 400 kilometers, a procession of ambulances and nearly 50 paramedics on bikes has arrived in Kamloops. The third annual event, 'Tour Paramedic Ride BC' is raising money to put u...
Jun 7, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Chase Secondary students contribute Secwepemc language and culture to province's first Story Trail
CHASE, B.C. - When the former Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park returned to its traditional Secwepemc name, Tstswecw, the BC Parks Foundation wanted to bring language into the park. The foundation e...
Jun 7, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Adam Donnelly
Kamloops locks onto hope with newest public art piece
KAMLOOPS - Art, with a purpose. The latest fundraising campaign for the Kamloops Food Bank has been unveiled at Riverside Park. A permanent community art piece is now in place beside the South Thompso...
Jun 7, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
With snowpack melted weeks ahead of schedule, Province raises drought level in parts of B.C.
VICTORIA - Dry conditions across B.C. have prompted the provincial government to issue a Level 2 drought rating province-wide, with the rating up to Level 3 for Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and ...
Jun 7, 2019 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Save-on-Foods expands waste reduction program
KAMLOOPS - A goal that was expected to take six years has been met and exceeded in just six months by Save-On-Foods.The Western Canadian grocery chain cut its food waste in half over that period, work...
Jun 7, 2019 Image Credit: Charlene Tebbutt/paNOW
Boil water advisory for Logan Lake will likely be in place for another week
LOGAN LAKE, B.C. - A boil water advisory for the community of Logan Lake will continue, after originally being issued last Saturday (June 1).In a news release, the District of Logan Lake says it is un...
Jun 7, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Former SD73 Superintendent honoured by university that provided him with opportunity
KAMLOOPS - Karl de Bruijn has been an influential educator during his career in the Kamloops-Thompson School District, spanning four decades. He was first a teacher in the district, then a principal, ...
Jun 7, 2019 Long-time educator in Kamloops Karl de Bruijn was awarded with an honourary degree by TRU on Thursday (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Savona-area fire 'being held' as cooler weather helps firefighters
SAVONA, B.C. - B.C. Wildfire Service crews have made strong progress on the Sabiston Creek wildfire west of Savona."It is being held at this time, and after some more accurate mapping, it is now sized...
Jun 7, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Jill Sperling
People's Party taps Lac La Hache rancher to run in Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo
KAMLOOPS - The People's Party of Canada (PPC) has its Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo candidate in place for the October election. Lac La Hache rancher Ken Finlayson will carry the banner for Maxime Bernier...
Jun 7, 2019 Ken Finlayson (r) with PPC Leader Maxime Bernier (Image Credit: Facebook / Ken Finlayson)
