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29 new COVID-19 cases identified in B.C, as health officials address likelihood of summer event cancellations
VICTORIA - With 29 new cases reported today (Apr. 18) by provincial health officials, there is now a total of 1,647 COVID-19 cases in B.C. In today's update, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry...
Apr 18, 2020 (Image Credit: Government of B.C)
Workers in Interior Health region warned of potential virus exposure from Alberta work camp
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health is warning certain residents of potential COVID-19 exposure, after multiple people working at an Alberta-based oil sands project site tested positive. In a release from the ...
Apr 18, 2020 (Image Credit: Interior Health Authority)
Kamloops Fire Rescue quickly knocks down afternoon house fire
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue made short work of an afternoon house fire yesterday on the city's North Shore. Platoon Captain Darryl Cooper says around 4:30 p.m, KFR crews were called to a home on B...
Apr 18, 2020 Crews responded to the Belmont Crescent home shortly after 4:30 p.m Friday (Image Credit: Nathan Ritchie)
ROTHENBURGER: Bending the curve, looking forward to the altered normal
WE ARE BENDING THE CURVE, Dr. Bonnie Henry told us on Friday.I'm not sure about the subtle difference between that and flattening or planking, but she did also use the word "flattening" at one point. ...
Apr 18, 2020 (Image Credit: Government of B.C)
Even with government supports, COVID-19 pandemic a shock to the system for downtown Kamloops businesses
KAMLOOPS - It was almost one month ago to the day that it became apparent to Emily Sedgwick that she wouldn't be able to launch her new store, Crooked Crown, as planned."It was a little bit of a rough...
Apr 17, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Kamloops preparing early for high water, due to high snowpack and COVID-19 concerns
KAMLOOPS - We're still over a month away from river levels hitting their peak in the Thompson Valley. However, on Tuesday, Kamloops City Council heard about near-record snowpack levels, which could sp...
Apr 16, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Local gyms, studios going digital to keep Kamloops active during pandemic
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops residents who normally hit the gym or take part in fitness classes have had to find new ways to keep up an active lifestyle during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fitness studios, and gyms ...
Apr 15, 2020 Carlee and Kent Aitchison hosting one of their daily, 10:15 a.m online fitness classes (Image Credit: Adam Donnelly / CFJC Today)
Extra time at home leads to rise in gardening and home improvement projects in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - At a time when people are asked to stay home as much as possible, local businesses in the gardening and home improvement industries have seen increased interest from residents searching for...
Apr 14, 2020 (Image Credit: Adam Donnelly / CFJC Today)
Shuswap Lake area residents anxious about arrival of seasonal visitors
NORTH SHUSWAP, B.C - Ahead of Easter long weekend, the provincial government repeatedly asked British Columbians who may have been planning to hit the road to avoid non-essential travel. However, in t...
Apr 13, 2020 (Image Credit: Adam Donnelly / CFJC Today)
Downtown Kamloops offering free webinar for businesses looking to adapt during pandemic
KAMLOOPS - Downtown Kamloops is using virtual methods to help local business owners develop, or review their operation plans during the COVID-19 pandemic. Wednesday (April 15), a free webinar- Adaptin...
Apr 12, 2020 (Image Credit: Downtown Kamloops)
