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Kamloops MLA Stone hopes funding for renters comes soon as Apr. 1 nears
KAMLOOPS - Todd Stone acknowledges the importance of Wednesday's announcement by the B.C. government of $500 in financial support in wake of the COVID-19 crisis."It's universally acknowledged that nob...
Mar 26, 2020 Kamloops-South Thompson MLA and provincial housing critic Todd Stone says he'll be monitoring to see whether the renters support program is meeting the needs of people during the COVID-19 crisis (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)
Kamloops Golf and Country Club to close as COVID-19 precautionary move
KAMLOOPS - By tomorrow (Mar. 25), the Kamloops Golf and Country Club will join many other courses who have chosen to shutdown amidst the novel coronavirus pandemic. As a non-essential business, Genera...
Mar 24, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
Local distillery brings much needed sanitizer to Mustard Seed Kamloops shelter
KAMLOOPS - A local distillery is working to use its business for good in the community, as Kamloops deals with COVID-19. Kamloops-based company Forager Vodka has made a batch of hand sanitizer and is ...
Mar 23, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Mustard Seed operations adjust with COVID-19 prevention practices
KAMLOOPS - The COVID-19 virus is impacting every aspect of society, including organizations in Kamloops trying to deliver essential services for the homeless population. At the Mustard Seed downtown, ...
Mar 23, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Kamloops Centre for Seniors Information halting service as COVID-19 precaution
KAMLOOPS - In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, and risk to older populations, the Kamloops Centre for Seniors Information (CSI) says it will be closing its doors. CSI Executive Director Brenda ...
Mar 23, 2020 File photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Officials stress social distancing in latest round of COVID-19 updates
KAMLOOPS - As more facility closures and tighter restrictions are brought in to reduce potential virus spreading, the B.C. government and health officials have been adamant that people need to keep th...
Mar 23, 2020 (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds / CFJC Today)
SOUND OFF: Dispatch from the front lines in the battle against COVID-19
I THOUGHT I'D WRITE A POST to let you know what's going on "behind the scenes" as we prepare for the health care challenge of our lives.Right now, our ER is almost eerily empty. Many people are pickin...
Mar 23, 2020 File photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): --- 9:05 Anyone who ignores Vancouver's state of local emergency declaration could receive a ticket and stiff fine if cit...
Mar 23, 2020 (The Canadian Press)
