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UPDATE: RCMP investigating cause of fatal cement truck crash near Sun Peaks
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - UPDATE - 3:41 p.m.: Police have now confirmed the driver of the truck was from Kamloops. Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says the man was the sole occupant of the vehicl...
Apr 29, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Chad Klassen
GINTA: Accountability — what's it worth these days?
HERE WE ARE AGAIN: like some relentless zombie, the story of the forgotten trash that belongs to Canada but is currently 'vacationing' in the Philippines has returned to haunt us, much to our shame. T...
Apr 29, 2019 Image Credit: The Canadian Press
ROTHENBURGER: Bold action is required to resolve biosolids issue
IF YOU'RE GOING TO STAGE a protest at a government office, do it when the politicians are there. You won't find many City councillors at Kamloops City Hall on a Saturday.Still, the rally on the weeken...
Apr 29, 2019 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Kamloops to commemorate victims of work-related incidents on National Day of Mourning
KAMLOOPS - Today marks the annual Day of Mourning across the province and Kamloops, commemorating workers who have been killed, or seriously injured due to their jobs. In a release, WorkSafe BC says i...
Apr 28, 2019 Image Credit: WorkSafe BC
Free disposal days begin for TNRD residents
THOMPSON NICOLA - Over the next few weeks, Thompson Nicola Regional District residents can utilize free disposal days.Users can dispose of items such as cooling appliances, tires on rims, mattresses, ...
Apr 28, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
NEUSTAETER: Hosed at the pumps — British Columbians pay again
I REMEMBER TALKING TO A FRIEND about where to fill up a few years ago as she was loading her four children into the most economically sound option for a family vehicle that they could possibly own (sh...
Apr 28, 2019 Image Credit: Pedro Nogueira | Dreamstime.com
Awareness and funds to be raised through 9th annual Chris Rose Walk for Autism
KAMLOOPS - The 9th annual Chris Rose Walk for Autism kicks off this morning- raising awareness for Autism Spectrum Disorder, along with money for the city's Chris Rose Therapy Centre for Autism. The c...
Apr 27, 2019 Image Credit: Chris Rose Walk for Autism
Light spring snowfall for Kamloops in higher elevations
KAMLOOPS - Some of the higher areas in Kamloops and the Interior woke up to a light dusting of snow this morning. Environment Canada Meteorologist Mike Gismondi says the later season snowfall was not ...
Apr 27, 2019 Image Credit: Lianne Milobar
ROTHENBURGER: Reflections on having become an old man
I'M AN OLD MAN.That might not seem like much of an accomplishment to you, but there've been times when I thought I might not make it this far.I turned 75 this week and that pretty much seals the deal....
Apr 27, 2019 Image Credit: The Simpsons
New palliative care resources come with Kamloops Hospice expansion
KAMLOOPS - What was once just a dream has now become reality. Following a generous donation from the Cooper Family Foundation, the Kamloops Hospice Association unveiled its new community resource cent...
Apr 26, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Dylana Milobar
