Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
One person dead following head-on crash on Highway 97 near Monte Lake: RCMP
KAMLOOPS - Vernon North Okanagan RCMP confirm one fatality following a head-on crash on Highway 97 near Monte Lake Monday (June 19) morning.In a news release, police say a small Hyundai vehicle travel...
Jun 20, 2023
Kamloops mayor questions closed meeting, warns councillors before recusing himself
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: This story has been updated here. EARLIER: Kamloops council went into a closed meeting Tuesday morning (June 20), but not before Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson raised questions as to whet...
Jun 20, 2023
Kamloops council Strategic Plan sets out key priorities for this term
KAMLOOPS - In the midst of turbulence and discord around the horseshoe, Kamloops council has released its guiding document for the remainder of its term.WATCH: The City of Kamloops released this promo...
Jun 19, 2023
Seven died in Kamloops last month due to toxic drugs: B.C. Coroners Service
KAMLOOPS - Another seven people died in Kamloops last month as a result of the toxic drug supply.New figures released Monday (June 19) by the B.C. Coroners Service show 38 deaths due to illicit drugs ...
Jun 19, 2023
RCMP investigating serious crash near Monte Lake
MONTE LAKE, B.C. - UPDATE (2:20): Drive BC says traffic is now getting through.EARLIER: RCMP are confirming a serious crash near Monte Lake Monday morning (June 19).Details are scant, but Cst. Mike Mo...
Jun 19, 2023
Several Kamloops Chamber-led policies adopted by provincial body
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce says four policies led by the organization, have been adopted by the BC Chamber of Commerce following the organization's Annual General Meeting (AGM) earlie...
Jun 19, 2023
Heavy rains - wet snow facing motorists on Kamloops area highways
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada has issued a series of special weather statements warning of the potential of dangerous driving conditions along highways south and west of Kamloops through Tuesday (Jun....
Jun 19, 2023
Wet snow, slippery driving conditions expected along Coquihalla
CHILLIWACK - Summer will officially arrive Wednesday, but in the days leading up to the summer solstice, drivers along the Coquihalla may have to contend with wet snow on the highway.Environment Canad...
Jun 17, 2023
Annual Move to Cure ALS event raises nearly $21k in Kamloops, Merritt
KAMLOOPS - The annual Move to Cure ALS fundraiser brought out supporters in both Kamloops and Merritt Saturday morning (June 17).ALS Society of B.C. Wendy Toyer tells CFJC Today about 100 people gathe...
Jun 17, 2023
In wake of mayor's lawsuit, Kamloops council schedules special closed meeting
KAMLOOPS - A few days after Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson filed a lawsuit against a city councillor, council has scheduled a special closed meeting.The new meeting is on the City of Kamloops calen...
Jun 17, 2023
