Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops Salvation Army Kettle Campaign kicks off
KAMLOOPS - The Salvation Army Kettle Campaign is back and ringing at 11 locations across the city.This year the local branch hopes to raise $450,000 - with $240,000 of that coming directly from the ke...
Nov 16, 2022
Kamloops council, ASK Wellness hope review can increase funding for critical social issues facing city
KAMLOOPS - The community is already divided on how to help people facing addiction issues on the streets. More supportive housing has been built in the last few years for the homeless and addicted, bu...
Nov 16, 2022
One year after Merritt flood, residents still looking to rebuild
MERRITT, B.C. - It has now been one year since the Coldwater River burst its banks, causing devastating flooding to the city of Merritt. The damage from the atmospheric river event caused the city to ...
Nov 16, 2022
Merritt RCMP seek information on wanted man
MERRITT, B.C. - RCMP in Merritt are asking for assistance tracking down a man wanted on a B.C.-wide warrant.The arrest warrant for Ronald Gerald James Karlson was issued on Tuesday (Nov. 15). He was l...
Nov 16, 2022
Work stoppage at Highland Valley Copper after Monday accident
LOGAN LAKE, B.C. - UPDATE (2:55 p.m.): CFJC Today received this statement from Teck Highland Valley Copper:The health and safety of workers is our first priority, and all safety concerns are thoroughl...
Nov 16, 2022
ASK Wellness would participate in good faith third-party review: Hughes
KAMLOOPS - The head of a Kamloops social agency says his organization would open itself to a third-party review - on certain conditions.ASK Wellness Executive Director Bob Hughes made a presentation a...
Nov 15, 2022
TNRD Board of Directors gets even more Kamloops representation
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops will send one more representative to the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Board of Directors during the upcoming term. At its regular meeting Tuesday afternoon (Nov. 1...
Nov 15, 2022
Health officials expect surge of cold and flu cases in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Cold and flu season has already begun and health officials are urging residents to take steps to protect themselves before the peak of the season hits. "We are seeing a slower start to the ...
Nov 15, 2022
Suspects identified in early morning Merritt shooting
MERRITT, B.C. - Merritt Mounties are looking to connect the dots of an early morning shooting in the community. Local members along with assistance from an emergency response team are combing the comm...
Nov 15, 2022
Western Canada Theatre set to bring Christmastime classic to Sagebrush stage
KAMLOOPS - It's a Wonderful Life is a Christmastime classic. The 1946 film, starring Jimmy Stewart as George Bailey, is a story of an angel who is sent from heaven to show a frustrated businessman wha...
Nov 15, 2022
