Tag Archives: Community
A Way Home Kamloops triples Camp Out fundraising goal, grateful for community's generosity
KAMLOOPS -The fundraising totals are in for the 2020 edition of A Way Home Kamloops' (AWHK) annual Camp Out to End Youth Homelessness.This year Camp Out raised over $150,000 which is earmarked to supp...
Mar 24, 2021
Act of kindness from Kamloops dollar store employee comes full circle
KAMLOOPS - A small act of kindness from an employee at a local dollar store has made quite an impact on a teacher at Valleyview Secondary. Dina Chase keeps a collection of snacks in her classroom to t...
Mar 23, 2021
Amid B.C.'s vaccination progress, advocates call for gradual opening of long-term care visitation
KAMLOOPS - With the majority of the province's long-term care residents and staff now vaccinated - some with two doses - B.C's Seniors Advocate is hoping visitation rules will be adjusted. "I think we...
Mar 22, 2021
SD73 implements new anti-racism plan
KAMLOOPS - A former School District 73 (SD73) student who said current occurrences and experiences of racism were never taught in school played a part in the district's policy changes.Mary Falade, the...
Mar 22, 2021
HEROES OF THE PANDEMIC: Kamloops Makerspace life-savers in manufacturing faceshields, barriers for community
KAMLOOPS - In the final installment of our week-long series "Heroes of the Pandemic," we applaud the efforts of volunteers at the Kamloops Makerspace who have spent the last year providing much-needed...
Mar 19, 2021
CFJC Midday — Freshen up your home furnishings with unique pieces from Real Deals on Home Decor!
Michelle Mistal, owner of Real Deals on Home Decor, joins Dylana on Midday to showcase popular pieces at the shop, and brand new furniture items to update your space. Real Deals has all the latest tre...
Mar 19, 2021
Kamloops is in the midst of a craft spirits boom
KAMLOOPS - First it was wine. Then, craft beer. Now, craft spirits are the new beverage craze on the block in Kamloops, with two craft distilleries operating in the city, and two more on the way. CFJC...
Mar 18, 2021
Unlikely friendship formed on Kamloops bus route a highlight of Transit Driver Appreciation Day
KAMLOOPS - Thursday (Mar. 18) is Transit Driver Appreciation Day across B.C. For riders, transit drivers are integral for folks getting to and from work, school, important appointments and around thei...
Mar 18, 2021
Kamloops back in the yellow range, with 42 COVID-19 cases recorded last week
KAMLOOPS - Recent data from the BC Centre for Disease Control shows a significant drop in COVID-19 cases for the Kamloops area last week. In the BC CDC's weekly regional map, it shows 42 cases were re...
Mar 17, 2021
Tk'emlups Band opens COVID-19 vaccine clinic, starting with elders
KAMLOOPS - Two days after the City of Kamloops opened the first COVID-19 vaccine clinic at McArthur Island, Tk'emlups te Secwepemc is starting to welcome elders who would like to be vaccinated. The cl...
Mar 17, 2021
