Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
City of Kamloops seeks public's feedback on McArthur Island
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops residents wanting their say on the future use of the former McArthur Island Golf Course land are invited to participate in one of two open houses it plans to hold starting this wee...
Nov 27, 2017
Toy House campaign collecting gifts for Christmas Amalgamated
KAMLOOPS - The annual Toy House campaign for Christmas Amalgamated kicked off Monday morning, as RONA and B100 distributed collection boxes around the city. The toy houses will be filled with gifts fo...
Nov 27, 2017
Merger in the works for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops will undergo some big changes starting next year. The social agency tasked with offering mentoring services to Kamloops and area youth will merge with B...
Nov 27, 2017
Kamloops Lions Clubs go bowling for dogs
KAMLOOPS - On Sunday, dozens of bowlers were knocking down pins for a good cause at Falcon Lanes in Valleyview, as the second annual Lions Club Dog Bowl took place. The event is hosted by several Lion...
Nov 27, 2017
Newly renovated Maverick Manor to open Dec 1
KAMLOOPS - The newly renovated Maverick Manor is set to open December 1. A year ago ASK Wellness announced it had partnered with the City of Kamloops, B.C. Housing and other community groups to conver...
Nov 26, 2017
Operation Red Nose has steady opening weekend
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Operation Red Nose had a steady opening weekend. Spokesperson Katie Klassen says the safe ride home volunteer service provided 30 rides on Friday and 67 on Saturday. “Opening...
Nov 26, 2017
Utility rates expected to increase in 2018
KAMLOOPS -Nine dollars. That’s how much more homeowners may have to pay for utilities next year. The finance department is scheduled to present its provisional utility funds for 2018 at Tuesday&...
Nov 26, 2017
Heavy snow warning for Coquihalla Highway between Merritt and Hope
KAMLOOPS - A snowfall warning is in effect for the Coquihalla Highway between Merritt and Hope. Environment Canada says up to 15 centimetres of snow fell near the summit, and an additional 5 centimetr...
Nov 26, 2017
Santa Claus Parade rolls through downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The city had a special visitor this morning, as the annual Santa Claus Parade came to town. So CFJC Today sent Adam Donnelly and Katie Neustaeter out onto the parade route to try and catch ...
Nov 25, 2017
Overnight bush fire prompts campfire safety warning
KAMLOOPS - Those using a campfire to keep warm in the outdoors are being reminded to practice fire safety. This comes after Kamloops Fire Rescue tended to a small grass fire on the outskirts of the Ba...
Nov 25, 2017
