Tag Archives: People
Phoenix Centre's Out of the Ashes bursary looking for applicants and donors
KAMLOOPS - In 2008, Leann and Ron Kopytko established the Out of the Ashes bursary, which is available to people who have experienced substance use and addiction, and want to make positive changes in ...
Apr 13, 2022
Meet Austin Peters, the student who keeps NorKam Secondary running smoothly
KAMLOOPS - In many organizations, there's that one essential individual who goes above and beyond to ensure the whole operation runs smoothly. Tuesday morning (Apr. 12), CFJC Today went to NorKam Seco...
Dave Barry Apr 12, 2022
The City of Kamloops resumes Volunteer Appreciation BBQ after two-year hiatus
KAMLOOPS - After a two-year hiatus, the City of Kamloops is bringing back the Annual Volunteer Appreciation BBQ event, which is set to take place Friday, April 22 from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm.The event...
Apr 11, 2022
Barriere students recognize Secwépemc lands and people on the Day of Sucwentwécw
BARRIERE, B.C. - The Day of Sucwentwecw, which means "Acknowledging One Another," is an annual initiative held on April 7 throughout School District 73, to recognize and celebrate the Secwepemc People...
Aaron Schulze Apr 07, 2022
1 dead in helicopter crash near Sayward
CAMPBELL RIVER - A pilot was killed in a helicopter crash near Sayward, north of Campbell River.A news release from Island District RCMP stated Sayward RCMP were informed on Wednesday, April 6 at arou...
Apr 06, 2022
Kamloops Heritage Railway reaches junction, switches track in preparation for new park
KAMLOOPS - Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kamloops Heritage Railway society has been working behind the scenes to make improvements to their yard located near Pioneer Park. After a coup...
Aaron Schulze Apr 04, 2022
VIDEO: 90-year-old Nanaimo gardener takes landscaping to another level
NANAIMO - Maintaining his flawless half acre Nanaimo property offers Leo Katila the gift of being excited to wake up every morning.The 90-year-old's lot is often mistaken for a public park, where a wi...
Apr 04, 2022
WolfPack Athletics supports Anastasiia Muzyka in her 44-kilometre run for Ukraine
KAMLOOPS - She was inspired by the bravery and sacrifice of friends and family in her home country. On Friday (Apr. 1), Ukrainian volleyball player Anastasiia Muzyka, who is graduating from TRU this y...
Apr 01, 2022
Permanent repairs on Lantzville sinkhole scheduled for summer months
NANAIMO - Designs are being finalized for permanent repairs to a sinkhole on Hwy. 19.After an atmospheric river dumped a month's worth of rain on the region over the course of a couple of days, a sink...
Mar 30, 2022
Man jailed for pointing handgun at teens near Departure Bay Beach
NANAIMO - Four teens planning to film a TikTok video flipped the script by instead phoning police, resulting in an 18-month jail sentence against the accused.Darian Scott Rogers, 27, pleaded guilty to...
Mar 29, 2022
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