Tag Archives: Community
Kamloops council approves changes to tax-exemption bylaws for commercial developments
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has made changes to expand a couple of existing bylaws within city boundaries around tax exemptions for developments. Revitalization tax exemption (RTE) bylaws for the ...
Jan 17, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
Kamloops-based BC Wildfire Service staffer joins response team heading to Australia
KAMLOOPS - Tomorrow morning, a member of the Kamloops Fire Centre will be flying to Australia to do what they can to help the country's devastating fire situation. Information Officer Jody Lucius will...
Jan 15, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
Warm clothing donations still needed across Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Agencies across the city are working to ensure those in need can survive in these frigid temperatures. That includes the BC SPCA Second Chances Thrift Store.Throughout the winter, they've b...
Jan 14, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
BC Utilities Commission seeks input on Indigenous Utilities Regulation
KAMLOOPS - A consultation process is underway between the BC Utilities Commission and First Nations throughout British Columbia. The inquiry is about the regulation of utilities operated by Indigenous...
Jan 14, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Snow Angels puts out the call for more volunteers following heavy snowfall
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Snow Angels program is putting out the call for more volunteers following the weekend's snow events. The Snow Angels program recruits volunteers to shovel the driveways and sid...
Jan 14, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Winter storm leaves local agencies scrambling to find a place for those with nowhere else to go
KAMLOOPS - Winter arrived in a big way in Kamloops Sunday morning, with temperatures dropping fast and snow blowing drifts all over the city. For those who don't have a safe space to call home, there ...
Jan 12, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Week in Review — Week of January 6, 2020
Welcome to Week in Review. This week, experts examine how escalating tensions in Iran will impact Canadians.A snowy week in Kamloops brings icy roads, and car accidents.And proactive avalanche work te...
Jan 12, 2020 (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds / CFJC Today)
Traffic flowing after alleged incident in Rayleigh involving horse and rider
KAMLOOPS - Traffic along Highway 5 near Kamloops is flowing again, and vehicles blocked off near a train crossing in Rayleigh are moving, after a horse and its rider were allegedly involved in a train...
Jan 12, 2020 (Image Credit: Nathan Ritchie)
'We're throwing everything we have at it': City snow clearing crews maxed out in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The blast of winter weather coming through the Interior has City of Kamloops snow plows running at full capacity to keep the roads drivable. Streets and Environmental Services Manager Glen ...
Jan 12, 2020 File photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Snowfall brings extra warnings to drivers in Kamloops, and on area highways
KAMLOOPS - With several centimetres of snow dumped throughout Kamloops overnight, emergency responders are reminding drivers to be extra cautious on the roads. Kamloops Fire Rescue Platoon Captain Tro...
Jan 12, 2020 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
