Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops dispatch hub searching for emergency medical call takers
KAMLOOPS - BC Emergency Health Services is looking to hire more dispatchers for its service hub in Kamloops. Thursday (Nov. 16), CFJC crews got a look inside the facility and learned what it takes to ...
Nov 16, 2023
B-100 Basics for Babies aims to stock up Kamloops Baby Bank
KAMLOOPS - Friday morning (Nov. 17), Kamloops residents are gathering to support the Kamloops Food Bank's smallest clients at the annual B-100 Basics for Babies. The event collects money and crucial b...
Nov 16, 2023
2023 Impact Survey results will help establish a data baseline for Kamloops business organizations
KAMLOOPS - A new business impact survey was recently presented to the city's leaders and business community, showing how criminality and social disruptions affect local businesses. The survey was crea...
Nov 16, 2023
'It establishes ownership and pride in our community'; Tk'emlups te Secwépemc opens first local market
KAMLOOPS - Thursday (Nov. 16) marked the grand opening celebration of the Swelps Market - the first local market created by the community and for the community. The opening of a grocery store on-reser...
Nov 16, 2023
Kamloops' top cop spells out need for expanded police headquarters
KAMLOOPS - Space is a hot commodity at the downtown policing detachment. There are roughly twice as many Kamloops RCMP officers and staff working out of the building than it was designed to hold. Last...
Nov 16, 2023
Merritt to recognize flood anniversary with river walk and ceremony
MERRITT B.C. - The city of Merritt is being invited to join Mayor Mike Goetz for a river walk Thursday, to recognize the two year anniversary of the devastating November 2021 floods. "All members of t...
Nov 16, 2023
Volunteers, donations needed as Christmas Amalgamated opens for 2023 campaign
KAMLOOPS - This is the 45th year that Sally Whitson and her husband Les have been organizing the Christmas Amalgamated campaign in Kamloops. Speaking with CFJC Today, Whitson says the service has impr...
Nov 15, 2023
MP Caputo denounces antisemitic vandalism on Kamloops North Shore
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Frank Caputo has added his voice to the many speaking out against antisemitism.There has been a rise in antisemitic incidents following Israel's response to att...
Nov 15, 2023
City of Kamloops announces 2024 Climate Action Grant program
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has announced applications are now open for the 2024 Climate Action Grant program. In a release issued Wednesday (Nov. 15), the city announced the grant is designed to ...
Nov 15, 2023
Salvation Army kettle campaign kicks off in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The annual Salvation Army kettle campaign kicked off Wednesday morning (Nov. 15) at City Hall with local dignitaries on hand for the start of the fundraiser in Kamloops. With the snow falli...
Nov 15, 2023
