Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
CFJC-TV Anchor Bill O'Donovan wraps up his legendary career
KAMLOOPS - An icon of the Kamloops news media is calling it a career.CFJC-TV's Bill O'Donovan anchored his last newscast Friday (Jan. 2) ahead of his transition into retirement.A number of Bill's form...
Jan 02, 2026 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Assessed home values in Kamloops remain steady for 2026
KAMLOOPS - BC Assessments has released its 2026 figures for the province, with much of the Southern Interior showing limited changes from a year ago, most falling between a 5 per cent decrease and 5 p...
Jan 02, 2026 Kamloops (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
As emergency room closures continue in B.C., paramedics struggle to fill the gap
VANCOUVER - Emergency rooms around B.C. continue to be impacted by staffing shortages, with some facing ongoing closures, especially in rural communities.First responders say they are struggling to br...
Jan 02, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC Today File)
B.C. home grant threshold falls for first time since 2020, as Vancouver values drop
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government has dropped its threshold for its homeowner grant program for the first time in six years as assessed values for homes fall in the province's Lower Mainland....
Jan 02, 2026
UPDATE: 100 Mile House ER to reopen earlier than expected
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - (UPDATE 10:20 a.m.): Interior Health says the emergency room closure at the 100 Mile House District General Hospital will end earlier that first anticipated. In an update just a...
Jan 02, 2026 (Image Credit: Interior Health)
Maternity Matters Kamloops plans third rally for Saturday
KAMLOOPS - A community-based advocacy organization has planned a third rally to press for better women's health care in Kamloops. Maternity Matters Kamloops (MMK) is inviting supporters to the lawn al...
Jan 01, 2026 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Prospective plunge participant previews Kamloops Polar Bear Swim
KAMLOOPS - Weather and temperatures are shaping up to be relatively favourable for the annual Kamloops Polar Bear Swim. Mostly cloudy and 1 C is the forecast for noon on New Year's Day, when dozens of...
Dec 31, 2025 MORRIGAN BONEGARDENER (Image Credit: CFJC Today/Anthony Corea)
New year for all; new century for Kamloops' Betty Thomsen
KAMLOOPS - From the warm summer beaches of Australia to the cold winter air of London, two thirds of the world has already welcomed in the new year. 2026 will undoubtedly begin for all with grand ambi...
Dec 31, 2025 Betty Thomsen with her family (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Operation Red Nose Kamloops gearing up for New Year's Eve service
KAMLOOPS - Operation Red Nose Kamloops is gearing up for one final night of service this holiday season. The safe ride home service will be available between 8:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. this New Years' Ev...
Dec 31, 2025 (Image Credit: Operation Red Nose)
Conditions shaping up for solid year at Harper Mountain
KAMLOOPS - A good dump of snow around the holidays has Harper Mountain in great condition as locals and travellers flock to the Kamloops ski hill. While the tube park has been open since before Christ...
Dec 30, 2025 Harper Mountain (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
