James MacDonald
Former WCT artistic director suing Kamloops theatre company for wrongful termination
KAMLOOPS - The former artistic director of Western Canada Theatre (WCT) is claiming he was wrongfully dismissed by the Kamloops-based professional theatre company. In a notice of civil claim filed in B.C. Supreme Court on Feb. 18, 2026, James MacDonald alleges that WCT terminated his employment on Jan. 6, 2025 on a wit...
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Active Transportation
City launches rental e-bikes and e-scooters in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Residents and visitors in Kamloops can now borrow a pair of wheels and handlebars when making their way around the city. The City of Kamloops announced Monday (March 2) that shared e-bikes and electric scooters are now available to rent for short trips. Through its agreement with Bird Canada - a Canadian com...
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Week In Review: Week of February 23
Feb 28, 2026
The Art of Christmas
The Art of Christmas: Christmas gifts
SOUND OFF
SOUND OFF: KSACC disappointed at Kamloops MLAs' vote to advance human rights code bill beyond first reading
Feb 28, 2026
TWO & OUT
PETERS: U.S. Olympic men's hockey team celebration was extremely political - whether players recognize it or not
Feb 27, 2026
Kamloops and Area
New Scholarship
Applications open for inaugural Kúkwpi7 Rosanne Casimir Aviation and Aerospace Scholarship
KAMLOOPS - Applications are now being accepted for the inaugural Kúkwpi7 Rosanne Casimir Aviation and Aerospace Scholarship, which aims to support Indigenous students in B.C. or the Yukon who want to pursue an education that leads to a career in aviation or aerospace.Valued at $3,500, the scholarship is a partne...
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Tumbler Ridge Shooting
B.C. Conservative MPs Zimmer, Caputo ask for public inquiry into Tumbler Ridge deaths
VICTORIA - Calls for an independent investigation into the shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., where eight people, including six children were shot last month, are growing. Federal Conservative MP Bob Zimmer, who represents the community in northeastern ...
Mar 01, 2026
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Iran Conflict
'At first I cried': How Iranian Canadians are reacting to the U.S. strikes in Iran
VANCOUVER - Iranian Canadians rallied in a number of cities over the weekend, with some expressing words of elation and support over the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.The strikes began Saturday morning and appeared to target areas of downtown Tehran, which included locations linked to Iran's leadership.U.S. Presiden...
Mar 01, 2026
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Clearwater Helipad
Clearwater hoping to land grant for new helipad at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital
CLEARWATER, B.C. - The push to build a new helipad at the Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital has taken another step forward as the District of Clearwater has applied for provincial grant funding that could pay most of the project costs.According to a staff report, a Class B estimate pegged a total cost of $1,069,830 plus G...
Mar 01, 2026
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CFJC Boogie the Bridge
SETTING THE BEAT - Tips and Tricks for CFJC Boogie the Bridge: Episode 1
It's time to Boogie! CFJC-TV presents tips and tricks to get you moving!
Feb 26, 2026
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The Art of Christmas
The Art of Christmas: Christmas gifts
It's the most special time of the year for Maury Hik from Art Knapp Home and Garden! That's because he gets to talk about all the cool and unique gifts he has to offer on this final episode of the Art of Christmas for 2025.
Dec 17, 2025
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Art of Christmas
Art of Christmas: Christmas trees
For the gardener, what more important topic is there to talk about during the Christmas season than Christmas trees? Ivy Hik from Art Knapp Home and Garden takes time to talk about a few of the popular types they offer and how to take care of them!
Dec 12, 2025
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British Columbia
What you need to know about new legislation that could expand First Nations status
OTTAWA - All four opposition parties in the House of Commons are backing legislation to change status rules in the Indian Act to end what is known as the second-generation cutoff. But the Liberals say while they support changes to registration eligibil...
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Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting victim Abel Mwansa Jr. laid to rest in Zambia
KITWE - A 12-year-old boy killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., last month has been laid to rest after a funeral in the African country of Zambia, after his father told of his forgiveness for his son's killer. Abel Mwansa Jr.'s family moved...
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Avalanche kills 23-year-old man snowmobiling in B.C.'s Kootenay Pass
CRESTON - RCMP say an avalanche swept away two snowmobilers in British Columbia's Kootenay Pass area, killing one of them. Mounties in Creston, B.C., say they were notified by an SOS tracking device on Saturday that someone was in trouble. Shortly af...
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Local Sports
KIJHL Playoffs
Storm and Heat to meet in first round of KIJHL playoffs; Merritt to rematch against Revelstoke
KAMLOOPS - The KIJHL playoff brackets are set and it'll be the Kamloops Storm and Chase Heat who will square off in round one of the post-season, starting this Friday (March 6). It'll be the first playoff meeting between these two geographic foes since the 2021-22 KIJHL season. Kamloops won that first-round playoff ser...
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Blazers 4 Giants 3
Evaschesen scores 30th WHL goal as Blazers beat Giants to snap six-game losing streak
KAMLOOPS - Josh Evaschesen was the superhero the Kamloops Blazers needed as his 30th goal of the season helped snap a six game losing streak Saturday (Feb. 28) night. The Blazers beat the Vancouver Giants 4-3 on Be a Superhero night in support of Children's Miracle Network at the Sandman Centre. The result leaves Kamlo...
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Canada West Volleyball
WolfPack eliminate reigning U SPORTS champion Bisons to earn first-ever berth at nationals
KAMLOOPS - It was an historic Saturday (Feb. 28) night at the Tournament Capital Centre as the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack punched their ticket to their first-ever national championship tournament later this month. The WolfPack beat the defending national champion Manitoba Bisons 3-0 (25-23, 25-13, 25-18) in a ...
Mar 01, 2026
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Canada
What you need to know about new legislation that could expand First Nations status
OTTAWA - All four opposition parties in the House of Commons are backing legislation to change status rules in the Indian Act to end what is known as the second-generation cutoff. But the Liberals say while they support changes to registration eligibil...
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Canadians involved in bus crash in Dominican Republic: embassy
OTTAWA - The Embassy of Canada to the Dominican Republic says there were Canadians involved in a tourist bus accident in the Caribbean nation on Sunday night. A statement from the embassy posted on social media says staff are providing consular assista...
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Tick Tock
Last spring forward for B.C. as it moves to Pacific time, Premier Eby says
VICTORIA - British Columbians will adopt year-round daylight time, springing forward by one hour this Sunday for the last time. Premier David Eby says this decision is about making life easier for families, reducing disruptions for businesses, and sup...
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World
House panel releases videos of Bill and Hillary Clinton answering questions about Epstein
WASHINGTON (AP) - Videos of former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton answering questions about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released Monday by a House committee investigating the late financier. ...
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House panel releases videos of Bill and Hillary Clinton answering questions about Epstein
WASHINGTON (AP) - Videos of former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton answering questions about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released Monday by a House committee investigating the late financier. ...
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Gunman was not on the FBI's radar before he opened fire on a crowded Texas bar, authorities say
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The gunman who opened fire outside a crowded Texas bar and killed two people in an attack that wounded 14 others was not on the radar of authorities before the shooting, federal and local investigators said Monday. Bo...
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