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Kamloops Dragon Boat Festival drumming up excitement along South Thompson River
KAMLOOPS - A chance of rain won't deter dragon boaters gathering for the Kamloops Dragon Boat Festival this weekend. 25 teams from around B.C. will join the three Kamloops teams along the South Thomps...
Aug 09, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today )
Paramount Theatre painting marks 31 murals decorating downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Within three days, the latest public art addition in Kamloops has already begun to give downtown a fresh look. Coming from the mind of 31-year-old local artist, Zach Abney, the creation is ...
Aug 09, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
Outdoor safety put in focus following string of fatal backcountry incidents
KAMLOOPS - After multiple deadly backcountry falling incidents throughout BC this year, hikers and anyone headed outside are being reminded to be careful. While surrounding areas have had several fata...
Aug 08, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
Hot Nite and Ribfest take over downtown Kamloops this weekend
KAMLOOPS - It will be a busy weekend in Kamloops. Both Ribfest and Hot Nite in the City start up tomorrow. With all of the exciting activities going on, around 80,000 people are expected to pass throu...
Aug 08, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Thieves drive into Kamloops car dealership
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops car dealership is picking up the pieces after a vehicle smashed through the front of the business early this morning. After getting a call from the alarm company around 4:45 a.m,...
Aug 08, 2019 (Image Credit: Automotion Motors & RV)
Update: Power restored for over 1,400 in Barnhartvale area
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE 9:20 AM: As per BC Hydro, power is restored to the Barnhartvale area impacted earlier this morning. Hydro says the outage was caused by a bird contacting the wires. PREVIOUS: ...
Aug 08, 2019 (BC Hydro outage map as of 9:00 a.m Aug. 8 )
Kamloops Immigrant Services hosts meeting to increase refugee sponsorship
KAMLOOPS - According to the United Nations, we're witnessing the highest levels of displacement in the world right now. In 2018, over 70 million people had been forced from their homes due to conflict...
Aug 06, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today/Kent Simmonds
Section of Mabel Lake Forest Service Road to be closed temporarily
VERNON - Due to some safety improvement work, the Mabel Lake Forest Service Road (FSR) will be temporarily closed starting tomorrow (Aug.6 ) until August 20th. The closure will be between the 14-kilom...
Aug 05, 2019 (Mabel Lake FSR pictured on map)
Wildlife Park gets set for B.C Day festivities
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildlife Park has a slate of events planned to entertain children and families this holiday Monday. On top of daily summertime activities, the park will be offering extra events for ...
Aug 03, 2019 BC Wildlife Park
Kamloops car dealership fundraising for Overlander Residential Care Facility improvements
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops car dealership is hoping to raise money and give back through a partnership with a local care facility.Each year, Kamloops Ford Lincoln works to raise money for a Kamloops charit...
Aug 03, 2019 (Kamloops Ford Lincoln)
