Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
'Need to maintain it'; Clearwater looking to quickly fill healthcare positions
CLEARWATER, B.C. - Last year, the community of Clearwater faced repeated and lengthy emergency room closures at the local hospital. The longest closure occurred last summer, with the ER closed for 24 ...
Sep 19, 2023
UBCM drug decriminalization panel garners interest from Kamloops council
VANCOUVER - Drug decriminalization was a hot button issue to lead off the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) in Vancouver Monday (Sept. 18).Speaking to CFJC Today, Kamloops councillor Kat...
Sep 19, 2023
Taste of winter: Environment Canada forecasts snow for the Okanagan Connector Tuesday night
MERRITT, B.C. - It's still a few days away from winter tires being required on highways in the southern interior, but a taste of winter conditions will be offered on the Okanagan Connector Tuesday (Se...
Sep 19, 2023
Multi-vehicle incident impacts Highway 1 traffic between Cache Creek and Savona
UPDATE (10 a.m.): One person was sent to hospital following the vehicle incident on Highway 1 west of Juniper Beach Provincial Park. BC Emergency Health Services (EHS) confirmed they received the call...
Sep 19, 2023
RCMP release surveillance photos of suspects in Saturday shooting at Aberdeen motel
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops RCMP detachment has released surveillance photos of a pair of suspects in Saturday's (Sept. 16) shooting at an Aberdeen motel.Image Credit: Contributed / Kamloops RCMPImage Cre...
Sep 18, 2023
Amid ongoing wave of property crime, Kamloops business groups launch community safety survey
KAMLOOPS - A community safety survey, led by the North Shore and Downtown Kamloops Business Improvement Associations (BIA), is underway as the organizations look to get a clearer picture of how crime ...
Sep 18, 2023
Music for the People rocks Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc Powwow Arbour Sunday night
KAMLOOPS - On Sunday evening, Tk'emlups te Secwepemc Powwow Arbour was the site of Music for the People, a collaboration of music, singing, dancing, and drumming. Margit and Rod Bandura initially conc...
Sep 18, 2023
Kamloops Arts Council grows young minds at Children's Art Festival
KAMLOOPS - You see it written large on their faces. When kids are focused on arts and crafts - really locked in - it's almost like you can see their tiny minds expanding."We want to provide free arts ...
Sep 18, 2023
Tapestry Festival showcases the diversity that exists in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops residents were able to take part in a unique event at McDonald Park Saturday (Sept. 16). Tapestry Festival, hosted by the North Shore Business Improvement Association in partnershi...
Sep 18, 2023
Much-needed rainfall still not enough to stem drought conditions in Kamloops area
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada says there is more rain in the forecast for the Kamloops area this week, but it's not nearly enough for the region to recover from its extreme drought conditions.Speaking...
Sep 18, 2023
