Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Conservation officers encouraging Kamloops residents to call first when seeing a bear
KAMLOOPS - The Conservation Officers Service in Kamloops is encouraging residents to call immediately upon spotting a bear in their neighbourhood. With the prevalence of social media, the service is n...
Jun 6, 2019 Image Credit: Contributed / Ann Hahr
Kamloops commemorates sacrifices made, 75 years after D-Day
KAMLOOPS - Today (June 6), Kamloops gathered to remember the sacrifices soldiers made 75 years ago at one of the most significant battles of World War II. On this day in 1944, 14,000 Canadians landed ...
Jun 6, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent SImmonds
Sabiston Creek wildfire now estimated at 200 hectares
SAVONA, B.C. - B.C. Wildfire Service ground crews will be conducting controlled burns near the Sabiston Creek wildfire, which is now estimated at 200 hectares.Fire Information Officer Marla Catherall ...
Jun 6, 2019 Image Credit: Contributed / Jan Nademlejnsky
Nearly $30,000 raised at Kamloops MS walk
KAMLOOPS - More than 120 supporters in Kamloops came together to raise more than $28,000 for multiple sclerosis research, programs and services.On Sunday, May 26, communities across B.C. participated ...
Jun 6, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
'Oh my god!' Dashcam video shows extremely close call near Cache Creek
CACHE CREEK, B.C. - Dramatic dashcam video posted to YouTube this week shows a near-disaster near Cache Creek.WATCH: (Warning: Strong language) (Video Credit: YouTube / Rodney T)The video, posted by u...
Jun 6, 2019 Image Credit: YouTube / Rodney T
Funding boost for Kamloops and Nicola Valley trades students
KAMLOOPS - Trades students in Kamloops and the Nicola Valley have received a funding boost to equip them with industry-standard equipment.In a news release, the provincial government says trades stude...
Jun 6, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Winter weather expected on Coquihalla overnight
KAMLOOPS - Highway passes in the Southern Interior will be hit with some overnight snow.Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for several highways across the province, including th...
Jun 6, 2019 Image Credit: Drive BC
Ebus proposes new services to Salmon Arm, Prince George from Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Ebus, which began operating passenger bus service in Kamloops in the wake of Greyhound's departure last fall, wants to expand its route offerings.In a news release, the company says it has ...
Jun 6, 2019 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Calmer Thursday has firefighters gaining the upper hand on Savona-area wildfire
SAVONA, B.C. - The site of a grass fire that took off west of Savona late yesterday afternoon is much calmer today (June 6).B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) personnel hit the 100-hectare Sabiston Creek fi...
Jun 6, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Jill Sperling
B.C. Wildfire crews hope for better weather as fire near Savona grows to 100 ha
SAVONA, B.C. - Air tankers could be seen dropping fire retardant as the BC Wildfire Service attempted to contain the fast-moving Sabiston Creek fire west of Savona Wednesday evening (June 5)."The fire...
Jun 5, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
