Tag Archives: Community
ROTHENBURGER: Door still open a crack to friendly resolution on St. Andrew’s
HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL in the St. Andrew's on the Square case. Just when you think the ship had sailed (to use Coun. Dieter Dudy's description), new possibilities emerge. One such possibility came up Fr...
Dec 07, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Kamloops Museum showcases taxidermy collection in newest exhibition
KAMLOOPS - For some, it's majestic. Others may think it's barbaric. Taxidermy is a way to preserve animals in a life-like state, whether it's for hunters to display their trophies or for museums to re...
Dec 06, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
More than 600 seniors take in 45th Kamloops Senior's Lights Tour
KAMLOOPS - Thursday evening was extra festive for close to 600 Kamloops seniors. That's because they piled on to more than 20 city busses and handy darts for the 45th annual Seniors Lights Tour. The s...
Dec 06, 2019 Image Credit: Evan Fitzer/CFJC Today
Despite promising overdose fatality stats for Kamloops, experts warn substance users of unsafe supply
KAMLOOPS - A recent report from the BC Coroners Service showed a decrease in the number of fatal overdoses within the Kamloops area. The report cites 24 people who died from an overdose in Kamloops be...
Dec 06, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
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)
