Tag Archives: Community
BC Wildfire Service battling out of control fires near Merritt, Peachland
MERRITT - The BC Wildfire Service is tackling several fires in the Kamloops Fire Centre today (Sept. 7). Fire Information Officer Taylor MacDonald says the Shovelnose Mountain wildfire is now estimate...
Sep 07, 2019 (Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service)
Parkcrest Elementary not considered an active fire scene anymore, but public reminded to stay clear
KAMLOOPS - After a fire largely destroyed Parkcrest Elementary Thursday evening, the charred remains of the school were still smoldering yesterday morning. (https://cfjctoday.com/2019/09/06/parkcrest-...
Sep 07, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today/Dylana Milobar)
Week in Review — Week of September 2, 2019
Welcome to Week in Review. This week, Kamloops plans what's next for Parkcrest Elementary School after a devastating fire.New NDP Candidate Dock Currie enters the race for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP...
Sep 07, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Adam Donnelly)
ROTHENBURGER: Instant community response to Parkcrest fire is inspiring
LATE FRIDAY, THE GAWKERS were still showing up at Parkcrest Avenue wanting to get a look at the gutted remains of the elementary school destroyed by fire the night before.Some tried lying their way pa...
Sep 07, 2019 (Image Credit: Mel Rothenburger)
Parkcrest Elementary: What's next for staff and students?
KAMLOOPS - 24 hours after Parkcrest Elementary burned down, questions about the future of the school abound. First and foremost is what will happen with the students and staff for the rest of the scho...
Sep 06, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
TRU campus energized with annual back to school BBQ
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University welcomed students today with its annual Back to School barbeque. It was a busy afternoon as thousands of students flocked to campus to take in the TRU Student Uni...
Sep 06, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
Parkinson's diagnosis changes lifestyle and goals for Kamloops couple
KAMLOOPS - After 60 years of marriage, Gordon and Rhona Armes have weathered many of life's ups and downs. Most recently, Parkinson's disease. "Rhona was diagnosed with Parkinson's about five years ag...
Sep 05, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Humboldt Broncos survivor to speak in Kamloops tonight
KAMLOOPS - A survivor of the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash in 2018 will be speaking in Kamloops tonight at the Paramount Theatre. Hosted by the Kamloops Brain Injury Association, the evening featu...
Sep 05, 2019 (Image Credit: Kamloops Brain Injury Association / Humboldt Broncos)
BC Wildlife Park mountain goat fatally struck by lightning
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildlife Park in Kamloops is mourning the loss of one of their own, after a mountain goat was fatally struck by lightning on Tuesday (Sept. 3).In a Facebook post, the park stated tha...
Sep 05, 2019 (Image Credit: Facebook / BC Wildlife Park)
International Trade Minister gets in-depth view of Kamloops Innovation Centre operations
KAMLOOPS - Canada's Minister of International Trade Diversification paid a visit to Kamloops today, checking out a few local companies. Hosting the first tour for Jim Carr was the Kamloops Innovation ...
Sep 04, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
