Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Tip from the public leads to recovery of stolen tricycle in downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - There is a happy ending to the story of a tricycle stolen from a Brocklehurst home last week.In a news release issued Friday (June 9), Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says th...
Jun 9, 2023
RCMP use aircraft to track Kelowna theft suspect, nab him in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Police in Kelowna say an RCMP aircraft had no problem keeping up with a theft suspect's speedy escape to Kamloops.In a news release, Kelowna RCMP spokesperson Cst. Mike Della-Paolera says o...
Jun 9, 2023
Gas leak leads to evacuation in Cache Creek
CACHE CREEK, B.C. - UPDATE: The Village of Cache Creek says the situation has stabilized and residents are now allowed to return to their homes. EARLIER: A small evacuation was triggered in Cache Cree...
Jun 9, 2023
Fire damages Parkcrest Avenue home Friday
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue crews rushed to a house fire in Brocklehurst Friday morning (June 9).The fire was called in at about 10:15 a.m. at a home in the 1700-block of Parkcrest Avenue, between...
Jun 9, 2023
Unemployment rate edges up in Kamloops and across the country
KAMLOOPS - The economy lost 17-thousand jobs last month, pushing the unemployment rate up from five per cent in April to 5.2 per cent in May. It was the first increase since last August. Statistics Ca...
Jun 9, 2023
Locums and supports secured, Thompson Region Family Obstetrics clinic to remain open
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson Region Family Obstetrics clinic provided good news to expectant mothers in the Kamloops region Thursday (June 8).Co-principal Dr. Shaun Davis confirmed to CFJC Today that the c...
Jun 8, 2023
Five TRU trades students take home medals on national stage
KAMLOOPS - Five trades students from Thompson Rivers University took home medals for demonstrating their talents on the national stage.No one was surprised when 17-year-old Nolan Ilic placed first for...
Jun 8, 2023
B.C.'s Seniors Advocate makes stop in Kamloops to hear local concerns
KAMLOOPS - This is seniors week across British Columbia. In the province, more than 1 million people - or 20 per cent of the population - are over the age of 65. B.C. Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie...
Jun 8, 2023
Equipment failure knocks out power to thousands in Kamloops, North Thompson
KAMLOOPS - Thousands of Kamloops and North Thompson residents lost B.C. Hydro service Thursday afternoon (June 8).The utility says power was knocked out to about 12,000 customers just before 3:00 p.m....
Jun 8, 2023
Two small fires pop up between Kamloops and Merritt
MERRITT, B.C. - B.C. Wildfire Service crews are responding to a pair of new wildfire starts between Kamloops and Merritt.The two spot-sized fires have popped up very close to each other between Stump ...
Jun 8, 2023
