Tag Archives: People
TRU professor urges Canadians to take caution when travelling to Hong Kong
KAMLOOPS - A Political Studies professor from Thompson Rivers University is weighing in on the tense situation in Hong Kong as protests impact travellers. Flights were cancelled for a second day, foll...
Aug 13, 2019 Image Credit: Global News
Kamloops Council approves downtown rainbow crosswalk at 2nd and Seymour
KAMLOOPS - A rainbow crosswalk has been approved for Downtown Kamloops. Kamloops Pride brought a delegation to council in June, asking for support to install a rainbow crosswalk somewhere downtown. Co...
Aug 13, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Injured eagle recovering at BC Wildlife Park
KAMLOOPS - A young bald eagle is recovering at the BC Wildlife Park after injuring itself in one of its first attempts to fly. According to Animal Care Manager at the Fawcett Family Wildlife Health Ce...
Aug 12, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Chad Klassen
Hot Nite in the City celebrates a quarter century in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Automobiles may be the defining invention of the 20th century. However, personal transportation is currently undergoing a massive change with the switch to electric cars well underway. Desp...
Aug 12, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Upper Clearwater Volunteer Fire Brigade fundraising for equipment boost
CLEARWATER - A grassroots community firefighting group in Clearwater is working to raise money for fire protection equipment.The last two summers have hit the Wells Gray park area hard for fire evacua...
Dylana Kneeshaw Aug 10, 2019 (Image Credit: Facebook / Upper Clearwater Volunteer Fire Brigade)
Ribfest set to feed Kamloops for the weekend
KAMLOOPS - Char-grilled, sauced-up, lip-smacking barbecue."We've got beef ribs, pork ribs, chicken, brisket, pulled pork, potatoes, beans, and cornbread," Gator BBQ's Nick Smith explained.If you like ...
Aug 09, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
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...
Dylana Kneeshaw Aug 09, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today )
Homeless population trying to beat the heat in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - It's been a relatively cool summer so far, but daytime highs are now reaching the mid 30s - prompting Environment Canada to issue a special weather statement for the first heat wave of the ...
Aug 07, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
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
Sun Peaks hopeful new facility will boost summer visits
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - Sun Peaks is one of B.C.'s premier winter destinations. However, the resort has always struggled to attract as many visitors once the snow melts. That's why the resort municipality h...
Aug 02, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Our Community
Two and Out
PETERS: Destruction of the Red Bridge clears the way for something much, much better
19h ago
Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening - Talking About Air Plants
Looped In
LOOPED IN WITH NIKKI OMEN: September 19, 2024
Sep 19, 2024
One Man's Opinion
COLLINS: Time to listen to the soldiers in the trenches
Sep 19, 2024
Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening - Echinacea...Bright, Beautiful and Beneficial
Question of the Week
Do you think BC should put more emphasis on involuntary care for those living with significant mental health and addiction issues?
Sep 16, 2024
Sound Off
SOUND OFF: Tomato Festival helps promote essential heirloom varieties
Sep 15, 2024