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Kamloops RCMP urging caution on the roads with school back in session
KAMLOOPS - With all those kids heading back to class this week, it's important to remember to slow down around schools across the city.Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jodi Shelkie is reminding drivers...
Sep 03, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Multiple schools in Kamloops surprised with more students than expected
KAMLOOPS - After a bit of organized mayhem, students across the Kamloops-Thompson School District made their way back to class today. The final tally has yet to come in, but School District 73 Superin...
Sep 03, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
First-day head count shows more students needed to keep Westwold Elementary open
WESTWOLD, B.C. - After closing last September when no students showed up on the first day, the future of Westwold Elementary is still to be determined. The Kamloops-Thompson School District Board of E...
Sep 03, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
GINTA: Let’s help our young ones quit it once and for all
It is an interesting case of 'better than smoking' that has been adopted by many. Vaping, they said, does not present the same risks as cigarettes do. That many e-cigarette brands are developed, and o...
Sep 02, 2019 (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
Annual Labour Day picnic recognizes Kamloops workforce
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops & District Labour Council will host it's annual Labour Day picnic in McDonald Park today (Sept. 2). President of the Kamloops & District Labour Council, Lois Rugg says ...
Sep 02, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Advocacy group calling on BC Government to support creation of safe drug supply
VANCOUVER - A group whose members have experienced illicit drug use is urging the BC government to support the creation of a safe drug supply - the aim being to prevent deaths from drugs spiked with l...
Sep 01, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Warm, summer weather expected to hang out in Kamloops this week
KAMLOOPS - According to Environment Canada, the tail end of summer weather will be sticking around in the Kamloops area this week. Meteorologist Colin Tam says it should be fairly sunny this afternoon...
Sep 01, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
BC Wildfire Service crews responding to multiple new fire starts in Kamloops Fire Centre
SICAMOUS - The BC Wildfire Service is working on putting out a few new fire starts in the Kamloops and Okanagan areas. Fire Information Officer Erika Berg says after some stormy weather last night, a ...
Sep 01, 2019 (Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service)
North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo celebrating 70 years this weekend
BARRIERE - Opening day has passed, but there is still time for people to check out the 70th annual North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo. The BC Rodeo Association Polaris Championship Finals Rodeo mark...
Sep 01, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Week in Review — Week of August 26, 2019
Welcome to Week in Review.This week, we take a look into school board priorities, and what the Kamloops Thompson School District has planned for a new school year.Compost in Kamloops? Some residents a...
Sep 01, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Adam Donnelly)
