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Kamloops restaurants feel the pain of COVID-19-related layoffs
KAMLOOPS - It's Friday in Kamloops. Before COVID-19, that might have meant meeting friends at a pub for a pint or taking your significant other out for a special meal. "Busy, vibrant. You know, gettin...
Apr 03, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Kamloops producers and purveyors keeping prepared during pandemic
KAMLOOPS - While panic buying at the grocery stores has calmed down since the first days of the coronavirus pandemic, there are still lingering concerns about the supply chain. Luckily, there are prod...
Apr 02, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today/Adam Donnelly
Horsting's Farm Market gearing up for drop in springtime traveller visits
KAMLOOPS - With fewer people travelling to curb the spread of COVID-19 between communities, many businesses who thrive on highway traffic are bracing for a downturn in springtime visits. Horsting's Fa...
Apr 01, 2020 (Image Credit: Horsting's Farm Market / Instagram)
Provincial liquor sales uptick felt by Kamloops retailers
KAMLOOPS - Since COVID-19 entered pandemic status, liquor stores in the Kamloops area have seen a change in how they need to operate, and how much product they've had leaving the shelves. Before liquo...
Dave Barry Apr 01, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Adam Donnelly)
Kamloops service businesses adjusting to work in COVID-19 world
KAMLOOPS - While many local businesses have been forced to close as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, many are still operating, albeit in a modified fashion. Service businesses like auto-repair shops, ...
Mar 27, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
BC Truckers head says transport companies keep on truckin' through COVID-19 crisis
KAMLOOPS - All across the province, citizens are relying on truckers to deliver essential goods to communities in every corner of BC. CFJC Today caught up with the president of the BC Truckers Associa...
Mar 27, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Kamloops small businesses still operating, with uncertain financial future
KAMLOOPS - The local business sector is feeling the impacts of COVID-19 both in revenue, and operations. Provincial health officials have mandated that certain businesses need to close for now, to kee...
Mar 25, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
Consumer demand after COVID-19 interruption expected to prevent full economic recession
KAMLOOPS - A widespread economic downturn as a result of the COVID-19 virus has brought financial anxiety to many Canadians - however experts are not forecasting a permanent hit. For families, and ind...
Mar 24, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
Clearwater Mayor prepares to declare a State of Local Emergency
CLEARWATER, BC - Monday at noon, the Mayor of the District of Clearwater (DoC) says he plans to declare a State of Local Emergency for the community of 2,300-plus."With the COVID-19 crisis, we obvious...
Mar 22, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today/File Photo
Kamloops Airport advises air travellers to expect more restrictions
KAMLOOPS - Flights are still arriving and departing from Fulton Field for the time being, but with more and more travel restrictions coming down each day, that could change. As of Wednesday (Mar. 18),...
Mar 17, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
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