Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
419 'Moose' Squadron arrives for a final Remembrance Day flyover
KAMLOOPS - If you were in or around the Kamloops region Friday afternoon (Nov. 10), you may have heard the sound of military jets flying over. The 419 Moose Squadron has arrived in Kamloops for the ci...
Nov 10, 2023
Police incident blocks Highway 5 near Barriere
BARRIERE, B.C. - A police incident has blocked Highway 5 in the Barriere area.Details are scarce, but RCMP are involved in a high-risk response in the area.ERT vehicles were seen speeding through the ...
Nov 10, 2023
Roden, Smith to lead TNRD board another year
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) Board of Directors is running it back for another year when it comes to its chair and vice-chair.During the inaugural TNRD board meeting on Thur...
Nov 10, 2023
Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt expected to receive prolonged snow over the weekend
MERRITT, B.C. - A heads up for drivers taking the Coquihalla Highway this weekend.In a special weather statement online, Environment Canada says prolonged snow is expected to start Friday (Nov. 10) ni...
Nov 10, 2023
"Without them, we wouldn't be living the lives we have today"; St. Ann's Academy honours war veterans
KAMLOOPS - K-to-12 students gathered Thursday (Nov. 9) at St. Ann's Academy to honour war veterans and talk about the importance of Remembrance Day."I believe it's really important to remember all tho...
Nov 9, 2023
VETERAN FEATURE: Rocky Mountain Rangers Capt. Max Birkner
KAMLOOPS - Remembrance Day is meant to honour veterans and commemorate the sacrifices made for Canada. Ahead of Saturday's (Nov. 11) ceremony in Kamloops, CFJC Today sat down for an interview with Cap...
Nov 9, 2023
Kamloops organics collection temporarily shifting to bi-weekly pickup during winter months
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops residents are being advised of an upcoming schedule shift to the curbside organics collection. Starting December 1 for the duration of the winter season, bins will be picked up eve...
Nov 9, 2023
'Sober second thought'; Bass swings vote to reconsider utility rate hike
KAMLOOPS - At the final council meeting in October, Kamloops council narrowly voted in favour of a water amendment bylaw that would see a 25 per cent rate increase in 2024. Due to the 5-4 vote split, ...
Nov 9, 2023
RCMP seek info on man who allegedly assaulted Valleyview restaurant employee
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP would like your help identifying a man who allegedly assaulted an employee at a Valleyview restaurant.In a news release, detachment spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says the i...
Nov 9, 2023
Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival moves up to July for 2024
KAMLOOPS - Organizers of the Salmon Arm Roots and Blues festival are moving the event earlier in an effort to avoid another wildfire-related cancellation.The 2023 festival was cancelled at the last mi...
Nov 9, 2023
