Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
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
Major police response near Barriere last Friday was due to hostage situation: RCMP
BARRIERE, B.C. - RCMP say a major police response in the Barriere area last week came after a reported hostage situation. Police have now arrested a man after reportedly holding a woman against her wi...
Nov 15, 2023
National Alert Ready system to be tested Wednesday
KAMLOOPS - Be prepared for a slight shock this afternoon, as cell-phones, radios and televisions will be begin buzzing with an Alert Ready test this afternoon. Alert Ready is Canada's national public ...
Nov 15, 2023
Merritt lists lack of funding for inability to implement flood mitigation plan
MERRITT B.C. - Nearly two years after an Atmospheric River caused devastating flooding and a mass evacuation from the city of Merritt some residents remain out of their homes. In a flood recovery upda...
Nov 15, 2023
Impacts of crime survey results to be presented at community meeting
KAMLOOPS - On Wednesday evening, concerned residents and business owners will get a chance to see the results of this year's Impacts of Crime survey at a business community safety meeting. Back in Sep...
Nov 15, 2023
Iconic ogre set to make his Sagebrush Theatre debut with 'Shrek the Musical'
KAMLOOPS - Once upon a time, there was a very iconic musical rehearsing in Kamloops. The cast and crew at Western Canada Theatre [WCT] are putting the finishing touches on 'Shrek the Musical' before o...
Nov 14, 2023
