Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Air Tankers: BC's first line of defense against wildfires
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildfire Service has plenty of tools to use in its wildfire fighting efforts; maybe the most effective tool is air superiority. Each year, the Wildfire Service employs dozens of airc...
Jun 4, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Transportation Minister working to help Kamloops as it bolsters public transit
KAMLOOPS - B.C.'s Transportation Minister say it's clear there is a growing demand for public transportation, not only in Kamloops but across the province. Claire Trevena made a stop in Kamloops on Tu...
Jun 4, 2019 B.C. Transportation Minister Claire Trevena met with BC Transit during its annual transit meeting in Kamloops on Tuesday (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Stump Lake fire under control, but new fire ignites between Chase and Sorrento
KAMLOOPS - A wildfire south of Kamloops is under control, but a new blaze has the attention of B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) personnel Tuesday morning. Fire Information Officer Taylor MacDonald says a ...
Jun 4, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Kamloops Army Cadets celebrate annual Ceremonial Review
KAMLOOPS - Established in the late-1800's, the Canadian Cadet Program still offers valuable training in a wide array of skills to young Canadians, free-of-charge. On Sunday, the 2305 Rocky Mountain Ra...
Jun 3, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Big May for building puts Kamloops back on track to surpass record 2018
KAMLOOPS - A big month of May has Kamloops ahead of its record-setting 2018 pace for construction.New numbers released Monday by the City of Kamloops show $33.3 million in building permits issued last...
Jun 3, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Basketball fever spreads to Kamloops with Bank3 Tournament, Summer League Block Party
KAMLOOPS - After the success of Brewloops over the past few years, similar events seem to be popping up in the city. This weekend, local creator Jesse Faubert teamed up with Downtown Kamloops to host ...
Jun 3, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Kamloops an anomaly in provincial real estate market
KAMLOOPS - It's still a seller's market in Kamloops. That's according to the Kamloops and District Real Estate Association, which released its totals for the month of May Monday. With 327 home sales l...
Jun 3, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
New wildfire ignites near Stump Lake
KAMLOOPS - A new wildfire has popped up south of Kamloops.According to social media posts from the BC Wildfire Service, the fire is burning near Stump Lake, and can be seen from Highway 5A. Fire Infor...
Jun 3, 2019 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Residents help fire crews suppress Sahali grass fire
KAMLOOPS - Fire crews and Sahali residents combined to prevent a grass fire from doing serious damage near Sahali Secondary School last night. Platoon captain Daryl Cooper says they were called out ar...
Jun 3, 2019 Image Credit: Nathan Ritchie
Grass fire possibly caused by flares
KAMLOOPS - While there were no problems with the fireworks at the end of the B.C. Lions FanFest last night, someone did cause some problems lighting off flares or fireworks at the east end of Kamloops...
Jun 2, 2019 Image Credit: Wildfire Service File Photo
