OVER THE PAST FEW MONTHS, we've watched as candidates competed to be elected the leader of the B.C. Conservative party, our province's official opposition. One candidate in particular, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, leaned into Trump-style politics and used racist attacks on her opponents - and when the ballots were counted, the...

WEYT-K/WEYT-KP (hello/hello to all),On behalf of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Tkwenem7íple7e7e, I wanted to reach out and share and thank those who participated in the recent Red Bridge information meeting, held at the Moccasin Square Garden (MSG) on June 3, 2026. The purpose was to provide public info...

DURING THIS YEAR'S SPRING Legislative session, my colleagues and I focused on securing B.C.'s future in uncertain times by working to strengthen the economy, support vital public services, and bring down costs for families. British Columbians and Canadians have been through a lot these past few years on account of U.S....

CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME OUT - why do we need to replace the Red Bridge for the second time? I have yet to hear a cogent economic - or any other reasonable explanation, for that matter - to replace this bridge for the second time.The Yellowhead Highway Bridge was the first replacement in 1968 and the Red Bridge was s...

EVERYONE IS FEELING THE PRESSURE of global inflation and British Columbians are looking for practical ways to save on everyday costs. We know that right now, every dollar counts. That's why our government announced last week BC Hydro is launching Power Smart 2.0, making it easier for families and businesses to reduce t...

B.C. IS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE, but the last few years haven't been easy. Global instability finds ways of showing up and seeping into our local businesses and neighbourhoods. While conflict in Iran and the tariffs imposed by the United States sometimes feel abstract and far from home, they are having a profound effect ...

HAPPY MAY, KAMLOOPS! Spring has sprung at last - and summer is in the air! All across the city, fruit trees are blossoming, gardens are sprouting and the sun is shining, which can only mean one thing - it's almost time to kick off our 13th year of harvesting at the Gleaning Abundance Program (GAP)! Time sure flies when...

IF YOU'RE FROM A COMMUNITY with a small, local movie theatre, you know they are charming hubs of local culture. Whether you lined up for hours to see a brand-new film released, saw a screening of your favourite concert or attended a community event, you know these are special venues in our communities. When I ran into ...

STUDENTS GO TO SCHOOL and learn different things in different classes. Beyond knowledge and skills, school is intended to help students gain deep understandings about themselves and others as human beings. This sentiment appears in the introduction to the BC Social Studies curriculum: "Students will develop both a...

IN NOVEMBER, we launched Look West, our targeted plan to grow the economy and create good jobs for people in B.C. I know people and businesses throughout the province are feeling challenged right now as global conflicts and uncertainty continue to impact resource supply chains worldwide. That's why last week, Premier ...

(Ed. note: Residents near the Yacht Club on River Street recently received a letter from The Mustard Seed regarding the temporary winter shelter it operates there.)I RECENTLY RECEIVED YOUR LETTER re: the temporary winter shelter closure. It's nice to see we housed 136 persons, giving them safe, clean shelter and that y...

B.C. IS KNOWN FOR our sparkling coastlines, snowcapped mountain ranges and lush forests, which make us a world-class tourist destination. Last week was B.C. Tourism Week, which gave us the opportunity to celebrate all the people, businesses and destinations that welcome visitors and who help to create memorable experi...

ACROSS THE WORLD, global uncertainty is affecting people, nations, and communities, and I know how important it is to make sure that here in B.C., people can have good jobs that they rely on. By investing in local communities and fostering growth in key sectors, we're helping make sure that we can protect and grow B.C....

KAMLOOPS IS NOT FACING a simple labour shortage - it is facing a breakdown in workplace standards, and many young workers are quietly opting out.From what I've seen firsthand, the issue is not just about employers or wages. It's about the pace of workforce changes and the lack of integration into a shared set of expect...

AS COMMUNITIES ACROSS BRITISH COLUMBIA continue to grow, so does the importance of having strong, reliable emergency services that people can count on when it matters most. In critical moments, one of the most important connections people make is a call to 9-1-1. From April 12 to 18, we recognize Emergency Service Disp...

THERE IS A PARTICULAR KIND OF QUIET that settles over a room built for art. It's not silence, exactly. It's the hum of thinking, the scratch of pencil on paper, the low murmur of experimentation. It is the sound of children trying something new, failing safely, and trying again.At Kamloops School of the Arts (KSA), tha...

CONSIDER A SITUATION that can bring someone to the brink of homelessness: a 73-year-old widower learns he must move out of the basement suite he has rented for the past two years. He finds a studio apartment he can just barely afford on his Canada Pension Plan income, but after rent he is left with less than $80 for gr...

LAST WEEK, PREMIER DAVID EBY announced that we've connected over 600,000 people to a family doctor or nurse practitioner since 2023, with more than 4,000 people being matched every single week. Thanks to this work, B.C. now has one of the strongest physician communities in the country, with more family doctors practici...

KARLA PEARCE, I read your piece today about school safety after the tragedy in Tumbler Ridge, and I wanted to reach out because what you wrote about true safety being human-centered, preventative and relational strongly reflects what a group of parents in Barriere have been trying to raise concerns about for months. At...

A VIDEO CONTAINING CLIPS from last week's city council meeting is drawing strong reaction on social media. Beyond the dismissive tone toward some residents, the claims made by councillors were reported by local media - but not fully examined.When councillors cited millions in AAP project delay costs, there should have ...

SMALL BUSINESSES and the hard-working people behind them are the foundation of our province. My parents ran a small business, and later I started my own, so I know that owning and operating a business is no easy feat. Unexpected challenges such as the threat of tariffs and uncertainty about the future only make it more...

BRITISH COLUMBIA IS AN AMAZING PLACE to work, start a family or retire. As our communities grow, it has become clear that we need more healthcare professionals to support people through every stage of life. That's why our government launched a campaign in March 2025 to recruit more doctors, nurses and allied health pro...

Kamloops' latest Food System Assessment shows a community and sector that is not only adapting to change but steadily building a more connected and resilient local food landscape. Releasing later this year, the 2025 report highlights strong progress across several areas of the food system and emphasizes the importance ...

KAMLOOPS RESIDENTS WHO SUPPORT A PAUSE on the PAC and Arena Multiplex can make their views known by emailing Council before its decision this Tuesday, March 24.At the March 10 Council meeting, the motion "Postpone/Delay Advancement of Major Capital Projects - Kamloops Centre for the Arts and Arena Multiplex" ...

FOR AS LONG AS I CAN REMEMBER, the well-being of children and youth has been more than a priority; it has been my purpose. As a parent and aunt to children with diverse support needs, I spent years advocating within systems before entering politics. My path to becoming Minister of Children and Family Development was sh...

YES, YOU HEARD THAT RIGHT. No more changing our clocks back and forth.Your voices have been heard and we couldn't agree more. Changing the clocks - especially our internal ones - is a hassle and we've taken that to heart.In 2019, the province asked British Columbians for their views and most people overwhelmingly suppo...

WE'RE CREATING A PATH for a prosperous future for British Columbians with a plan to secure $200 billion in new private sector investments in B.C.To support that plan, our government has announced a $400-million Strategic Investment Fund to ensure that if B.C.'s support is needed for the success of a project, people in ...

I AM WRITING REGARDING the recent article about Iran and the ongoing conflict. As an Iranian living in Kamloops, I appreciate that CFJC News is covering international events that affect our community. However, I am deeply concerned that the article presents a perspective that does not reflect the views of many Iranians...