Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Snowfall warning issued for Boxing Day travel on the Coquihalla Highway
MERRITT, B.C. - Environment Canada has issued a Boxing Day snowfall warning for a section of the Coquihalla Highway.In an alert issued at about 8:00 a.m. Thursday (Dec. 26), Environment Canada says th...
Dec 26, 2024
Trains moving on CN main line after Sunday derailment near Boston Bar
BOSTON BAR B.C. - Canadian National (CN) Rail says trains are moving on its main line near Boston Bar, which was closed after a derailment on Sunday morning. No fires or injuries were reported after a...
Dec 24, 2024
North Shore project delayed as Kamloops council focuses on Pacific Way highway exit
KAMLOOPS - Proposed improvements at a busy North Shore intersection that were due to take place in 2025 will now be delayed until at least 2027 or 2028 so work on an intersection in Aberdeen can move ...
Dec 24, 2024
Inclement weather on B.C. coast has Kamloops Airport bracing for potential travel chaos
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Airport is preparing for potential travel chaos this holiday season because of inclement weather on the BC South Coast and Vancouver Island.Environment Canada says multiple back-to...
Dec 24, 2024
Kamloops newsmakers talk holiday traditions, food, memories
KAMLOOPS -- Christmas traditions are in full swing in Kamloops and beyond. Over the last few weeks, CFJC Today gathered thoughts on food and family during the holiday season while on assignment across...
Dec 23, 2024
B100 Toy House campaign delivers monster haul; Christmas Amalgamated short on food donations
KAMLOOPS -- B100 helpers were spotted carrying sizeable bags and boxes of toys out of Aberdeen Mall on Monday (Dec. 23), each of the gifts destined for Christmas Amalgamated and families in need acros...
Dec 23, 2024
Minor win for Kamloops councillor in alleged conflict of interest lawsuit
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops City Councillor has scored a minor victory in court against a group of residents that want him removed from office. In a statement Monday (Dec. 23), Mike O'Reilly says his applic...
Dec 23, 2024
Merritt mayor optimistic for end to persistent ER closures with new health minister in place
MERRITT - The Mayor of Merritt is optimistic there will be improvements in healthcare in his community, after a meeting with new B.C. health minister Josie Osborne."I've got some good feelings with th...
Dec 23, 2024
Salvation Army Kettle campaign hits 90 per cent of fundraising goal
KAMLOOPS - It's the final push for the Salvation Army in Kamloops as its annual kettle campaign draws to a close this week.Major Orest Goyak says they've raised $216,000 so far this year, which puts t...
Dec 23, 2024
Cleanup continuing after CPKC train derails near Boston Bar Sunday
BOSTON BAR B.C. - Canadian National (CN) Rail says crews worked through the night to clear the debris after about a dozen rail cars carrying grain derailed near Boston Bar Sunday (Dec. 22) morning. In...
Dec 23, 2024
