PUMPKIN PATCH
Find that perfect pumpkin by visiting patches around Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - One of the biggest staples in the month of October is finding the perfect pumpkin for your home. There are plenty of options but if you are still deciding on where to go, here are some different patches around Kamloops and area.Pete Murray's Pumpkin Patch5973 VLA ROAD, CHASE, BCOPENING HOURS9:30am - 4:30pm7 ...
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Pile Burning
Pile burning taking place in Salmon Arm; smoke expected to be visible
KAMLOOPS - Residents in Salmon Arm may notice smoke throughout the rest of October. The BC Wildfire Service says crews will burn nearly 10 piles at the Rappel Base within the City of Salmon Arm this month. In a news release issued Tuesday (Oct. 15), the service says it's meant to reduce wildfire hazards by removing acc...
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Kamloops and Area
Give Thanks For Your Health
Interior Health announces Thanksgiving emergency room closures in Merritt, Lillooet
MERRITT, B.C. - Interior Health has revealed Thanksgiving long weekend closures of the emergency departments at hospitals in Merritt and Lillooet.In separate news release, IH says the emergency room at Nicola Valley Hospital in Merritt will be closed at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday (Oct. 13) and reopen on Monday at 8:00 a.m. Me...
Oct 13, 2024
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RIVERS DAY
Bert Edwards students engage in annual Rivers Day festivities
KAMLOOPS- September 22 is Rivers Day in B.C. Although that day has come and gone, Bert Edwards Science and Tech School holds its own event to celebrate each year. Students from kindergarten to Grade 12 make their way down to the North Thompson River to participate in various activities - a way to promote conservation a...
Oct 12, 2024
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THANKSGIVING DINNERS
PIT Stop and Mustard Seed to host Thanksgiving meals for community members, shelter residents
KAMLOOPS - Thanksgiving is usually a time when friends and family get together and enjoy turkey dinner, but there are many in the community who might not have a big spread to look forward to. That's why several community organizations in the city have made a tradition of serving up a Thanksgiving meal to people experie...
Oct 12, 2024
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FULL-TIME CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Newly appointed CAO McCorkell wants to focus on civic tasks, avoid council chamber turbulence
KAMLOOPS - 'Acting' no more, with Friday's (Oct. 11) announcement of Byron McCorkell as the new Chief Administrative Officer for the city. For nearly a year, he's been working in place of CAO David Trawin, who is on extended leave. "Really, for the organization as whole, to now have a leader at the helm and not ju...
Oct 12, 2024
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Featured Content
First Steps
First Steps provides a vital pillar of support
Since the grand opening on September 18, the First Steps Early Pregnancy Triage Clinic has been a vital pillar of support for expectant individuals in Kamloops and the surrounding rural areas. In just over six months, the clinic has delivered care to more than 400 pregnant patients. Conceived by Joanna Norman, the Head...
Apr 09, 2024
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Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening - Making Compost for the Garden
Fall time means a lot of chores for the back yard gardener, but one particular chore is quite rewarding! Maury Hik from Art Knapp's in Kamloops takes time talk about it in this episode of the Art of Gardening!
Oct 02, 2024
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Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening - Get it Done for the Fall Season
You may have had a bit of time off from working in the garden during the summer, but fall is on it's way so it's time to get back to work! Ivy Hik from Art Knapp Garden Centre and Florist in Kamloops has list of things that you should to get to before the fall weather arrives.
Sep 26, 2024
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British Columbia
Washington mum on Canada's fresh allegations against India, expulsion of diplomats
OTTAWA - American officials have opted against condemning India's response to the explosive accusations that its diplomats were involved in an escalating number of violent crimes in Canada. On Monday, Ottawa expelled six Indian diplomats after the RCMP said it believes Indian agents played a role in extortion, coercion...
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Founders of Vancouver club that sold tested illicit drugs file Charter challenge
VANCOUVER - The founders of a Vancouver "compassion club" that sold heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine bought on the dark web and tested for contaminants, have filed a court challenge arguing their Charter rights and the rights of users were violated when the club was shut and they were arrested. Eris Nyx an...
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B.C. Conservatives expected to release costs of promises days before election
VANCOUVER - It's the last week of the British Columbia election campaign after a busy long weekend of promises for the B.C. Conservatives, including a new Children's Hospital for Surrey. B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad is expected to explain how he's going to pay for all his promises, from the so-called Rustad reb...
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Local Sports
Blazer Hockey
Blazers close road trip with 5-3 loss to Americans
KENNEWICK, WA. - The Kamloops Blazers return home licking their wounds after closing a five-game road trip with a 5-3 loss Sunday (Oct. 13) to the Tri-City Americans in Kennewick, Washington.Gavin Garland scored twice while Lukas Matecha made 32 saves for the winners.Kamloops got goals from Tommy Lafreniere - on a pena...
Oct 14, 2024
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KIJHL ACTION
Storm fall to Chiefs, will host Border Bruins on Sunday
KAMLOOPS -- The Kelowna Chiefs vanquished the Kamloops Storm 6-2 on Saturday (Oct. 12) at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre. Luke Rishaug (2), Jake Kessler, Matt Saretsky, Spencer Fowle and Keegan McCoy tallied for Kelowna, with goaltender Max Fowle making 23 saves to pick up the win between the pipes. Kelowna imp...
Oct 13, 2024
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CANADA WEST
WolfPack concede late goal, fall to Heat in Kelowna
KELOWNA -- The TRU WolfPack men's soccer team has made a habit of conceding late goals that spell defeat during the 2024 Canada West men's soccer campaign and the trend continued on Saturday (Oct. 12) in Kelowna.Spencer Mellett scored for the UBC Okanagan Heat in the 88th minute to lift his club to a 1-0 victory over t...
Oct 13, 2024
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Canada
Trudeau appoints Daniel Rogers new head of Canada's spy agency
OTTAWA - A veteran of Canada's national security systems has been named the new head of the national spy agency. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has appointed Daniel Rogers as the new director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service. He will take over the role on Oct. 28. Rogers replaces David Vigneault, who retire...
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Bilingual Quebec communities lose bid to suspend application of language law rules
MONTREAL - Bilingual Quebec municipalities have lost their bid to have several parts of the government's French-language reform suspended while their case makes its way through the courts. The communities asked the Quebec Superior Court last month to suspend the application of parts of Bill 96 - as the language reform ...
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Founders of Vancouver club that sold tested illicit drugs file Charter challenge
VANCOUVER - The founders of a Vancouver "compassion club" that sold heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine bought on the dark web and tested for contaminants, have filed a court challenge arguing their Charter rights and the rights of users were violated when the club was shut and they were arrested. Eris Nyx an...
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World
Idaho revamps execution chamber so docs can access deep veins after failed lethal injection attempt
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Idaho will begin using central veins deep in the groin, neck, chest or arm to execute prisoners by lethal injection if attempts to insert standard IV lines fail, the Idaho Department of Correction announced Tuesday. Injecting a central venous line has long been a backup plan under the state's offici...
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Breanna Stewart and her wife Marta Xargay receive homophobic threats after Game 1 of WNBA Finals
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart and her wife Marta Xargay received threatening homophobic anonymous emails after Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. The emails went directly to Xargay's account, which was a bit unnerving for the couple, Stewart said at practice on Tuesday. "The fact it came to Mart...
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US warns Israel to boost humanitarian aid into Gaza or risk losing weapons funding
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration has warned Israel that it must increase the amount of humanitarian aid it is allowing into Gaza within the next 30 days or it could risk losing access to U.S. weapons funding. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned their Israeli counterpart...
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