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Speed changes only part of what's needed for North Thompson highway safety: Barriere mayor
BARRIERE, B.C. - Last week, (Dec. 14) the B.C. government announced new penalties to deter trucks from hitting overpasses. As part of that announcement, heavy commercial vehicles will need to have the...
Aaron Schulze Dec 19, 2023
Third quarter passenger numbers on the rise at YKA
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Airport saw another swell of passenger numbers this summer, but rates are still lower than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic. YKA released its third quarter traveler numbe...
Oct 11, 2023
WestJet plane hits parked military aircraft at Comox air base, passengers evacuated
COMOX - A WestJet flight bound for Edmonton didn't get off the ground as the 737 aircraft hit a parked military plane on the ramp of 19 Wing Comox.The incident happened on Wednesday, Aug. 9 during the...
Aug 09, 2023
City water system upgrades well underway in Greenstone Park
KAMLOOPS - Contractors for the City of Kamloops are making progress on the upgrades to the water system upgrades at Greenstone Park in Lower Sahali.Crews continue to excavate the park in preparation t...
James Peters Apr 04, 2023
Kamloops council reduces business license fees for cannabis retailers by 96 per cent
KAMLOOPS - Cannabis has been legal in Canada for over four years, with private stores throughout BC operating for over three years. On Tuesday, Kamloops city council made things more affordable for th...
Dec 13, 2022
Thompson Rivers University becomes first Canadian institution certified double platinum for sustainability
KAMLOOPS - On Monday (Nov. 21), Thompson Rivers University announced it has been awarded the prestigious Platinum rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education'...
Nov 21, 2022
Farm2Chefs donates $10,000 raised from grazing event to PIT Stop Program
KAMLOOPS - When you run a meal program that relies on the generosity of the community and volunteers, an extra $10,000 goes a long way."It's going to give us a choice," Tomas Bijok, PIT Stop Program C...
Nov 07, 2022
Hospitality industry associations call for resolution of BCGEU labour dispute
KAMLOOPS - A broad coalition of hospitality industry associations is calling on the province and the BCGEU to come to an agreement and end the strike that is affecting liquor and cannabis distribution...
Aug 29, 2022
"No COLA, no beer": BCGEU seeks cost-of-living adjustment for its members
KAMLOOPS - Day Two of strike action continues at the BC Liquor Distribution Branch in Kamloops, as members of the BCGEU who work at the location call on the government to deliver on a cost-of-living a...
Aaron Schulze Aug 16, 2022
WorkSafeBC reminds workers to stay safe during this heatwave
KAMLOOPS - WorkSafeBC wants to remind workers to stay cool in this hot weather we're experiencing this week.With temperatures expected to reach the high-30s this week, the workplace safety organizatio...
Jul 27, 2022
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COLLINS: It's almost too late to prepare for wildfire season
Mar 17, 2024
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Week in Review
Week in Review: Week of March 11
Mar 16, 2024
Two and Out
PETERS: Kamloops beach cleanup day encourages pride of ownership in our community
Mar 15, 2024
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Art of Christmas - Alternative Greenery
One Man's Opinion
COLLINS: Government often has the power at election time
Mar 15, 2024
SOUND OFF
SOUND OFF: B.C.'s health care system moves closer to collapse
Mar 14, 2024