Tag Archives: Community
Nearly $29,000 raised through United Way Homes for the Holidays fundraiser
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola-Cariboo United Way's annual Homes for the Holidays fundraiser has brought in $29,000 for the community.Spokesperson Katie Neustaeter says this year's event featured five...
Dec 06, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Salvation Army, Christmas Amalgamated volunteers working hard to support Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Every year, volunteers come out in droves to support the charitable organizations in Kamloops aiming to help out less fortunate residents during the holiday season. Dedicated volunteers wit...
Dec 05, 2019 Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian volunteering with Salvation Army Kettle Campaign (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
Organizers of local Shoebox Project hope for last-minute burst of generosity to reach goal
KAMLOOPS - Piles of festive gift boxes can be found throughout the offices of Abbott Wealth Management. The company is once again the collection point for the fourth annual Shoebox Project in Kamloops...
Dec 05, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Jill Sperling
Updated: Power restored for thousands of BC Hydro customers in North Kamloops, Westsyde
KAMLOOPS -UPDATED: According to BC Hydro, power has now been restored to the over 8,000 customers in the Kamloops area previously impacted by an outage. PREVIOUS: More than 8,200 BC Hydro custo...
Dec 05, 2019 Image Credit: BC Hydro
Kamloops Search and Rescue stressing outdoor preparation after busy week of call outs
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Search and Rescue has been dealing with an influx of call outs over the last several days, and says it has turned out to be one of 2019's busiest weeks. After a two-month quiet per...
Dec 04, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
November building permits issued in Kamloops climbing towards record construction values
KAMLOOPS - The latest building permits values from November in Kamloops have city staff surprised to see yet another month of stats pointing towards a year of potentially record-breaking construction....
Dec 04, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
Kamloops Blazers' teddy tradition has spread far and wide
KAMLOOPS - It's a tradition older than some members of the CFJC Newsroom. On Saturday, the Kamloops Blazers held their annual Teddy Bear Toss. From its humble beginnings here back in 1993, it's now gr...
Dec 02, 2019 Image Credit: Kamloops Blazers.Allen Douglas
How to keep yourself mentally healthy over the holidays
KAMLOOPS - The Christmas season is a joyful time for many, but for some it can bring up painful memories or feelings of anxiety. Amy Baskin with the Canadian Mental Health Association says the focus o...
Dec 02, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
ASK Wellness helps Kamloops community commemorate World AIDS Day
KAMLOOPS - Sunday was an important day for those in our community living with HIV and AIDS. December 1 is World AIDS Day, and every year ASK Wellness holds a special event to remember those who have p...
Dec 02, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
ASK Wellness Society to host World AIDS Day candlelight vigil
KAMLOOPS -Today marks World AIDS day - and organizations around the world are working to commemorate and raise awareness about AIDS, and the global spread of the HIV virus. In Kamloops, the ASK Wellne...
Dec 01, 2019 (Image Credit: ASK Wellness Society Kamloops/ Facebook)
