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Kamloops pipeline proponents eager to see work begin on Trans Mountain expansion
KAMLOOPS - The Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion has been approved for a second time. Proponents of the project are thrilled with its approval. Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Peter Milobar says it's good...
James Peters Jun 18, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Thompson-Nicola Film Commissioner hopeful new photo database draws production to region
KAMLOOPS - According to a report from the Canadian Media Producers Association, film and television production in Canada increased by nearly six per cent in 2018. The industry is worth $8.92 billion, ...
Jun 18, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
BC Hydro report finds 'range anxiety' deterring electric vehicle purchases
BRITISH COLUMBIA - A new report from BC Hydro has identified a major reason why people aren't purchasing more electric vehicles. Primarily, the fear of not making it far enough for out of town trips, ...
Jun 15, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
100 Mile House bracing for effects of Norbord mill closure
100 MILE HOUSE - After recovering from the devastation left behind by the 2017 wildfire season, a sense of unease has replaced that brief period of relief for 100 Mile House residents. 160 jobs will b...
Jun 12, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Canadian Taxpayers Federation stops in Kamloops on cross-country pipeline tour
KAMLOOPS - Representatives from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation made a stop in Kamloops today (June 5) as part of a cross-country pipeline tour. A display was set up outside the Canco gas station on...
Jun 05, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Air Tankers: BC's first line of defense against wildfires
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildfire Service has plenty of tools to use in its wildfire fighting efforts; maybe the most effective tool is air superiority. Each year, the Wildfire Service employs dozens of airc...
Jun 04, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Minimum wage in BC set to rise June 1st
KAMLOOPS - On June 1st, the minimum wage in British Columbia is set to go up $1.20, from $12.65 to $13.85. It's one of the election promises John Horgan's NDP made in 2017; like any decision surroundi...
May 31, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
In wake of Merritt layoffs, USW president calls on federal government for help
MERRITT, B.C. - The president of the United Steelworkers Local 1-417 says he's not surprised at this week's news of layoffs at a Merritt sawmill. Aspen Planers announced Thursday it is cutting 50 empl...
May 31, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Livestock to join BC wildfire fighting effort
VICTORIA - From grazing in a field, to reducing wildfire risk- livestock will soon be a part of firefighting efforts throughout the province. In a release, the B.C Government announced it has taken st...
May 26, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Tolko announces downtime for mills in Armstrong, Soda Creek
VERNON, B.C. - Citing weak market conditions, Tolko Industries announced this week that two of its B.C. lumber mills will be taking downtime this month and next.The two affected mills are both in the ...
May 24, 2019 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
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