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Thompson Rivers University moves classes online as a COVID-19 precaution
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University announced Sunday afternoon that the institution plans to temporarily suspend in-person classes and begin transitioning to "alternate formats" to keep students saf...
Mar 15, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today

Week in Review — Week of March 9, 2020
Welcome to Week in Review. This week, the City of Kamloops enacts its pandemic preparedness plan as a COVID-19 precaution. Funding announced to keep needles off the streets. And the Sun Peaks communit...
Mar 15, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)

BC Supreme Court jury selections postponed as part of COVID-19 modifications
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Due to the developing COVID-19 situation, the Supreme Court of British Columbia has modified its operations. In a release, the Supreme Court outlined how normal proceedings will be ...
James Peters Mar 15, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)

Frigid wind in Kamloops expected to taper off by Sunday night
KAMLOOPS - It appears those in the Kamloops region will be dealing with a recent spurt of icy wind for a little while longer. Environment Canada says the local area will be clear, cold, and windy thro...
Mar 14, 2020 (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds)

Nine new cases of COVID-19 identified in B.C, with more anticipated through adapted testing
VANCOUVER - Health officials in British Columbia say nine new cases of COVID-19 identified has brought the number of confirmed cases in the province to 73. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry a...
Mar 14, 2020 (File photo, courtesy of Canadian Press)

ROTHENBURGER: We must unite against COVID-19 – from a distance
WHAT ARE THE THREE main symptoms of coronavirus?Answer: Sore throat, fever and an irrational urge to buy toilet paper.Why should we stay away from Kelowna?Answer: Kelowna virus.A little humour is usef...
Mar 14, 2020 (Image courtesy of Mel Rothenburger)

Spring break business as usual for many camps in Kamloops, but organizers are exercising extra caution
KAMLOOPS - Next week is spring break for over 14,000 students all across School District 73. However, with the threat of COVID-19 causing event cancellations and travel restrictions across the globe t...
Mar 13, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today

Kamloops' Seedy Saturday event cancelled due to COVID-19
KAMLOOPS - The unofficial kickoff to the gardening season is the latest to be cancelled in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Seedy Saturday, which was set for Saturday morning at OLPH Gym, was cancelled...
Mar 13, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today

Sun Peaks Resort taking precautions amid COVID-19 risks
KAMLOOPS - With the suspension of all professional and amateur sports, as well as the cancellation or postponement of events across Canada, the fears surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic have reached new...
Mar 12, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today

Sun Peaks community pleased with SD73's decision to increase access to education
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - On Monday at the School District 73 Board of Education meeting, the community of Sun Peaks got some good news. As of next school year, the district will bring Grades 8 and 9 in the m...
Mar 12, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today

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