INFRASTRUCTURE BILL
'Walks right over top of local government'; Bill 15 faces backlash from Kamloops politicians at two levels
KAMLOOPS - Last week, the BC NDP passed Bill 15 through the legislature by a single tie-breaking vote from the speaker. The bill aims to speed up infrastructure projects around B.C. but opponents, including the opposition Conservative and Green parties, along with First Nations communities and local governments, are ra...
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NHL Award
Former Blazers goaltender Daryl Reaugh recognized for work as NHL broadcaster
TORONTO - Former Kamloops Blazers goaltender Daryl "Razor" Reaugh has been recognized for his years of work as a hockey broadcaster, and will take his place in the Hockey Hall of Fame's media section.The 60-year-old Reaugh, who has served as colour analyst on Dallas Stars radio and television broadcasts for t...
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Kamloops and Area
CANADA POST LABOUR DISPUTE
CUPW Local 758 braced for latest fallout amid Canada Post contract dispute
KAMLOOPS - With Canada Post rejecting the union's proposal to send their labour dispute to binding arbitration, Local CUPW members say Kamloops postal workers are taking the situation day-by-day. CUPW Local 758 has more than 200 members who cover Kamloops, Chase, Clearwater and other communities in this region, and Vic...
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TNRD Mosquito Control
TNRD to begin mosquito control work in the North Thompson this week
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) will be administering aerial treatments for mosquitoes in the North Thompson Valley starting the week of June 2.It says the program will involve the use of a low-flying helicopter that will apply Vectobac 200G, an organic water-dispersible bacterial larvicide, to ...
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Mental Health Training
CMHA Kamloops seeking feedback on plans for free mental health training in Merritt
MERRITT, B.C. - The Kamloops branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is seeking feedback as it conducts a needs assessment into its plans to offer free mental health training in Merritt.In a news release, CMHA said the new initiative - which is expected to launch this fall - is in response to the lastin...
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Missing Person
Where is Ray Kohout? Salmon RCMP renew call for information into 2002 missing persons case
SALMON ARM, B.C. - RCMP in the Shuswap are renewing a call for tips into a two-decades-old missing persons case, releasing a new age progression sketch.Raymond 'Ray' Kohout, left his home in Salmon Arm on April 29, 2002. He was last seen at about 4:30 p.m. that day, riding a blue mountain bike along the Trans Canada Hi...
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Featured Content
Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening - Weeping Cascade Hydrangeas
Looking for something a little different to adorn your patio posts and garden arbours? Maury Hik from Art Knapp Home & Garden in Kamloops has just the thing - the Weeping Cascade Hydrangea!
May 28, 2025
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Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening - Ravishing Roses In May
The month of May means a lot of things to many people. Two that come to mind are Mother's Day and, for gardeners, it's roses! Maury Hik from Art Knapp Garden Centre and Florist in Kamloops has a few great tips on growing roses and a few types to consider that are sure to make you and your mom quite happy!
May 22, 2025
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Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening - Early Spring Bloomers
With the arrival of spring, most gardeners are looking for plants with lots of colour to show off in their yards. Shawn Ulmer from Art Knapp Garden Centre and Florist in Kamloops has a number of great choices for you to consider, including trees, shrubs and plants!
May 20, 2025
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British Columbia
Review of B.C. home-sharing program for adults with developmental disabilities
The British Columbia government is commissioning an independent review of the province's home-share program, months after an inquest into the starvation death of a woman with Down syndrome in a Port Coquitlam share home. A statement from the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction says the review will asse...
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B.C. pushes back on Alberta's pipeline pitch as premiers, PM meet in Saskatoon
SASKATOON - British Columbia is pushing back against Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's proposal for a bitumen pipeline to B.C.'s northern coast.It's expected to be a focus of Prime Minister Mark Carney's meeting Monday with premiers in Saskatoon, where the assembled leaders are discussing a draft list of "national ...
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B.C. primary care review underway, part of NDP's confidence deal with Greens
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government has launched a review of its primary health care system, in accordance with the ruling New Democrats' confidence agreement with the Green Party. The assessment is being co-ordinated by the Ministry of Health in collaboration with the two-member Green caucus. The government say...
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Local Sports
NHL Award
Former Blazers goaltender Daryl Reaugh recognized for work as NHL broadcaster
TORONTO - Former Kamloops Blazers goaltender Daryl "Razor" Reaugh has been recognized for his years of work as a hockey broadcaster, and will take his place in the Hockey Hall of Fame's media section.The 60-year-old Reaugh, who has served as colour analyst on Dallas Stars radio and television broadcasts for t...
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NorthPaws Sweep
NorthPaws sweep opening weekend series in Port Angeles
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops NorthPaws had a perfect weekend to start the 2025 West Coast League (WCL) season. Opening their season in Washington State, the NorthPaws swept their three-game series against Port Angeles Lefties. Following blowout victories of 8-0 and 11-5 on Friday (May 30) and Saturday respectively, the Nort...
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Blazers Signing
Blazers sign third player from 2025 WHL draft class
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers have signed a third player from the 2025 WHL draft class as they continue to build for the future.They announced the signing of 15-year-old forward Brady Ondrus, son of former Toronto Maple Leafs forward, Ben Ondrus, to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. The Blazers took the yo...
Jun 01, 2025
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Canada
Review of B.C. home-sharing program for adults with developmental disabilities
The British Columbia government is commissioning an independent review of the province's home-share program, months after an inquest into the starvation death of a woman with Down syndrome in a Port Coquitlam share home. A statement from the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction says the review will asse...
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Removing Chinese tariffs on Canadian agriculture products a priority, says Carney
SASKATOON - Prime Minister Mark Carney says he plans to work urgently to remove Chinese tariffs on Canadian agriculture and seafood products. Carney says Ottawa is speaking with Chinese officials at the ministerial level and that the issue is a top priority for the federal government. The commitment comes after a meeti...
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Despite pushback, Montreal forges ahead with strict new short-term rental rules
MONTREAL - Montreal is forging ahead with new rules banning many short-term rentals for nine months a year, hoping to alleviate a housing crunch and strike a blow in a lengthy battle against unauthorized listings. City council in March passed a new bylaw that will allow people to rent their principal residences for per...
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World
South Koreans vote for new president in wake of Yoon's ouster over martial law
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - Millions of South Koreans are voting Tuesday for a new president in a snap election triggered by the ouster of Yoon Suk Yeol, a conservative who now faces an explosive trial on rebellion charges over his short-lived imposition of martial law in December. Pre-election surveys suggested Yoon's l...
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Federal hate crime charge for man authorities say injured 8 in Colorado attack
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - A man accused of using a makeshift flamethrower and an incendiary device to attack a group in Boulder, Colorado, that had gathered to bring attention to Israeli hostages in Gaza, has been charged with a federal hate crime, according to court documents filed Monday. The suspect, Mohamed Sabry Solim...
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Ukraine and Russia are holding talks in Turkey after launching major attacks
ISTANBUL (AP) - Delegations from Russia and Ukraine met in Turkey on Monday for the second round of direct peace talks in just over two weeks, although expectations were low for any significant progress on ending the three-year war after a string of stunning attacks over the weekend. The Ukrainian delegation was led by...
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