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B.C.'s electricity usage increases during Earth Hour

By Jill Sperling

March 25, 2018 - 2:48pm Updated: March 25, 2018 - 3:45pm

KAMLOOPS — A spokesperson for BC Hydro says the province's electricity usage actually went up for Earth Hour this year.

Susie Rieder says the province increased its electricity use by 0.2 per cent over the same hour last week.

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Passenger describes 'nerve-racking' moments on airplane above Kamloops

By Jill Sperling

March 25, 2018 - 1:23pm Updated: March 25, 2018 - 2:26pm

KAMLOOPS — A few tense moments in the air over Kamloops Saturday afternoon.

Annie Druskee was on a West Jet flight inbound from Calgary when something seemingly went wrong.

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Kamloops 4x4 Club president in support of stricter off-road vehicle rules

By Jill Sperling

March 25, 2018 - 12:02pm

KAMLOOPS — The president of the Kamloops 4x4 Club is lauding the BC government's imposition of stricter penalties for off-road vehicle users who increase the wildfire risk.

"I think it's a good thing," said Charles Denbigh.

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Stranded hiker rescued by Kamloops firefighters

By Jill Sperling

March 25, 2018 - 7:50am

KAMLOOPS — Know your limits.

That's the message Kamloops Fire Rescue has for hikers after a rope rescue in Peterson Creek Saturday evening.

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River swimmer draws large response by emergency services

By Jill Sperling

March 24, 2018 - 2:19pm Updated: March 24, 2018 - 4:02pm

KAMLOOPS — A man swimming in the river got plenty of attention from emergency crews early Saturday afternoon.

RCMP, BC Ambulance, and Kamloops Fire Rescue were called out at around 1:30 p.m. for a man clinging to an old bridge support in the Thompson River.

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Gas prices predicted to keep climbing in Kamloops

By Jill Sperling

March 24, 2018 - 10:52am

KAMLOOPS — While Kamloops is not likely to see the same kinds of high gas prices as the Lower Mainland - the city's motorists could still be in for more sticker shock at the pumps.

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BC Hydro encouraging residents to participate in Earth Hour

By Jill Sperling

March 24, 2018 - 9:20am

KAMLOOPS — BC Hydro is encouraging residents to unplug and conserve energy during Earth Hour Saturday evening.

B.C. has participated in the climate change awareness event over the last 10 years, but BC Hydro spokesperson Susie Rieder says participation has been declining.

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Province to collaborate with Nicola First Nations to manage Nicola watershed

By Jill Sperling

March 23, 2018 - 5:04pm Updated: March 23, 2018 - 6:10pm

MERRITT, B.C. — For the first time in B.C. history, the province and local First Nations will be working collaboratively to manage one of our most essential resources, water.