Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
File closed on fatal 2018 hit and run
KAMLOOPS - The file around a fatal hit and run in October of 2018 has now been closed, after it was learned the 75-year-old suspect identified by Kamloops RCMP had already passed away. Around 1:30 in ...
May 3, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
KCBIA wins provincial awards
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association came home with three awards from the recent B.C.-wide conference in Surrey. They won awards for their Sustainability and Coffee program...
May 3, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Kamloops Food Bank looking to raise thousands with Empty Bowls auction
KAMLOOPS - Mixing art with Hollywood star-power, a number of celebrity-signed bowls are up for auction tomorrow as the Kamloops Food Bank hosts their 4th annual BCLC Empty Bowls Fundraiser.Food Bank B...
May 2, 2019 Image Credit: Kamloops Food Bank
Local business owner grows impatient with provincial approval process for cannabis stores
KAMLOOPS - It's been nearly seven months since recreational cannabis was legalized across Canada. Kamloops was the first community in the province to open up a government owned Cannabis store, and wou...
May 2, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Chad Klassen
Emergency service workers encouraged to give blood during Sirens for Life campaign
KAMLOOPS - Emergency personnel are being encouraged to give blood during the Sirens for Life campaign this month. Various emergency service workers gathered at Oasis Church Thursday morning (May 2) to...
May 2, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Kamloops building sector ramped up in April
KAMLOOPS - April is often the month when the construction industry begins to ramp up in Kamloops - and this year was no exception.New numbers from the City of Kamloops Building Inspection Division sho...
May 2, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Wanted man Mulholland arrested
VERNON, B.C. - RCMP in the North Okanagan say with the assistance of the BC Sheriff's Service, they have located Shane Mark Mulholland.The 43 year old had an outstanding warrant for failing to comply ...
May 2, 2019 Image Credit: RCMP Handout
Driver arrested after striking flagger in construction zone
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP have now arrested a driver after he allegedly struck a flagger with his vehicle this morning (May 2).In a release, Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says just before 10:00 a.m. along Valleyvi...
May 2, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Traffic changes coming to West Victoria Street
KAMLOOPS - Traffic changes are coming to West Victoria Street today as part of the ongoing improvement project. The City of Kamloops says in a news release that the changes will help increase traffic ...
May 2, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Lynx on verge on being released to natural habitat after tick infestation
KAMLOOPS - It is tick season, but it is not only affecting people who are out in the backcountry. Animals in the Kamloops area are also victims of the blood-sucking creatures. A lynx is recovering at ...
May 1, 2019 Cinnamon the lynx was found by conservation officers on Mar. 21 before being transported to the B.C. Wildlife Park (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
