Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
B.C. sending more firefighters out of province
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildfire Service is sending more firefighters out of province to battle fires in Alberta and the Yukon as others prepare to return. Nearly 140 personnel will begin leaving for Albert...
Jun 1, 2019 Image Credit: Canadian Press
Basketball and block party take over downtown Kamloops this weekend
KAMLOOPS - Basketball. Beats. Beer. Add in a bucket full of sunshine, and you've got the recipe for a bangin' two-day block party that's taken over the 300-block of Victoria Street in downtown Kamloop...
Jun 1, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Two of three small fires near Savona extinguished
KAMLOOPS - Three fires that popped up in the Savona area after a storm rolled through on Thursday are almost completely extinguished. B.C. Wildfire Information Officer Taylor MacDonald says lightning ...
Jun 1, 2019 Image Credit: Contributed / Crissy Felker
Fan Fest an opportunity for fans to meet B.C. Lions, players to give back
KAMLOOPS - It's time for the annual B.C. Lions Fan Fest, a fun event that fans, especially in Kamloops, look forward to every year the team's in the city. The players also enjoy meeting their supporte...
Jun 1, 2019 Image Credit: BC Lions
Minimum wage in BC set to rise June 1st
KAMLOOPS - On June 1st, the minimum wage in British Columbia is set to go up $1.20, from $12.65 to $13.85. It's one of the election promises John Horgan's NDP made in 2017; like any decision surroundi...
May 31, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Lumber truck crash temporarily closes Highway 5A
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: The highway is now partially open.EARLIER: Highway 5A is closed Friday afternoon after lumber truck crash. According to Drive BC, the crash happened near Beresford Road and Separati...
May 31, 2019 Image Credit: Contributed / Ethan Milobar
VIDEO: Lightning-caused Kamloops Lake fires 'out of control' but still small
KAMLOOPS - A series of fires that popped up Thursday on the north side of Kamloops Lake are classified 'out of control' by the B.C. Wildfire Service. However, Fire Information Officer Hannah Swift say...
May 31, 2019 Image Credit: Contributed / Crissy Felker
SD73 urging safe celebrations during graduation season
KAMLOOPS - As graduates make their way out of Kamloops high schools, School District 73 is urging students to be smart when they celebrate, so they can enjoy the next chapter of life. About 1,000 grad...
May 30, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Turtle Valley biosolid opposition headed for Kamloops courtroom
KAMLOOPS - The group opposing City of Kamloops biosolids being deposited in Turtle Valley will bring their cause to the courts next week.Today (May 30), protestors once again vocalized their oppositio...
May 30, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Kamloops city council votes down buskers bylaw
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops city council has voted down a proposed bylaw that would regulate street performers. Council voted 5-4 against the so-called 'buskers bylaw'. The bylaw would have required street pe...
May 30, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
