Water Safety
Kamloops reissues reminder about water safety in North and South Thompson rivers
KAMLOOPS - Residents and visitors in Kamloops are being warned of the risks and dangers of swimming in both the North and South Thompson rivers because of the ongoing risks and hazards.In a news release, Kamloops Fire Rescue Fire Inspector Josh Cowen said those risks and hazards include cold water, fast-moving current,...
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Senate could vote on controversial major projects bill today
OTTAWA - The Senate could vote today on Prime Minister Mark Carney's controversial major projects bill - legislation that would give the federal government the power to fast-track projects it hopes will bolster the economy. The bill, which moved swiftly through the House of Commons, is subject to a programming motion i...
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Kamloops and Area
Gym Bookings
City of Kamloops to take over booking process for SD73 gyms on July 1
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops will take over the booking process for all community use gyms at Kamloops-Thompson School District facilities, starting on Canada Day (July 1) this year. In a news release, the City of Kamloops said the change will create operational efficiencies for the two parties. "This change is...
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DREAM HOME WINNER
Kamloops Y Dream Home Lottery grand prize winner elated with community built home
KAMLOOPS - Early Wednesday morning (June 25), the winners of the Kamloops Y Dream Home Lottery were annouced, and dozens of prizes were given out. Of the winners, Shawnah Janicki was the recipient of the grand prize home.Bryce Herman, the Kamloops Y Dream Home Lottery spokesperson, had the honour of calling all the win...
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SECRET RECORDING
Sarai offers signed apologies to mayor, council for code of conduct breach
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops city councillor Bill Sarai on Tuesday (June 24) ticked off Box No. 1 of his punishment for breaching the city's code of conduct and his oath of office.As recommended by investigator Reece Harding and stipulated by council, Sarai publicly apologized to Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson, along with co...
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TRU PRESIDENT
Airini installed as TRU president and vice-chancellor
KAMLOOPS - The fifth president in Thompson Rivers University (TRU) history was installed on Wednesday (June 25) morning during a ceremony on the Kamloops campus.Dr. Airini will take over from Brett Fairbairn -- who has been in the role since 2018 -- on July 1.Airini will become both the first women and first Indigenous...
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Featured Content
Stay Ahead of the Curve with Kamloops' Trusted Property Manager - Rohit Kumar
"I'm Rohit Kumar, born and raised in Kamloops, and I've witnessed our market's shifts firsthand. My mission is to keep investors ahead of the curve." As a property manager with RE/MAX Commercial Solutions, Rohit Kumar combines local insight with years of hands-on experience to ensure owners and investors maxi...
May 20, 2025
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Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening - Shaping Ornamental Maples
Ornamental trees like the Japanese and Korean maples are indeed beautiful to have in your yard, but where's the best place to plant them and how do you make them look like the fancy ones you see in magazines? Maury Hik from Art Knapp Garden Centre and Florist in Kamloops takes time to show you some of the basics about ...
Jun 18, 2025
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Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening - Plants For Under The Tree
Plants are indeed a wonderful thing to have in your yard. But certain areas of your yard may not be suitable for every plant, especially for under a tree! Maury Hik from Art Knapp Garden Centre and Florist in Kamloops has a number of great choices for doing just that!
Jun 18, 2025
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British Columbia
Federal bank loaning $1B for BC Ferries to buy Chinese-made ships
VICTORIA - A federal Crown corporation is loaning BC Ferries $1 billion to help buy four Chinese-made ferries, a purchase that federal transport minister Chrystia Freeland recently said was dismaying and should involve no federal funds. Canada Infrastructure Bank confirmed the loan on Thursday, saying the new electric ...
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Six still in hospital, two months after attack on Vancouver's Lapu Lapu festival
VANCOUVER - Police say six victims remain in hospital two months after the attack on Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day street festival that killed 11 people. Vancouver police say in an email response that one child victim who had been in hospital until recently has now been released and is recovering at home. Police say they c...
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Life sentence with no parole for 12 years for killer of Mission, B.C., man
ABBOTSFORD - The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says a man arrested for murder in January 2023 has been given a life sentence without the chance of parole for 12 years in the death of a man in Mission, B.C. The team says in a news release that the sentence for 27-year-old Matthew Bauer was handed down Thursday ...
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Local Sports
TEAM CANADA
Angove of Kamloops overcomes Olympics disappointment with gutsy swim to qualify for worlds
Sienna Angove felt a similar sinking feeling following the 100-metre freestyle final at the Bell Canadian Swimming Trials earlier this month in Victoria. She placed fifth and .02 seconds short of qualifying for the 100m freestyle relay team that will race for Canada at the World Aquatics Championships, which are slated...
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The Tattle of Hastings
THE TATTLE OF HASTINGS: Stankoven talks potential contract extension, Aruba vacation, playoff success, conference final woes
KAMLOOPS -- Logan Stankoven took some time to relax in Aruba following a whirlwind season in the NHL.He was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes from the Dallas Stars in March and joined his new team on a run to the Eastern Conference Final.Stankoven tallied five goals and eight points in 15 playoff games before his Hurri...
Jun 25, 2025
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NBA TRANSACTION
Report: Olynyk traded to Wizards from Pelicans
Kelly Olynyk appears to be on the move again. The New Orleans Pelicans are trading forward Olynyk, guard CJ McCollum and a future second-round pick to the Washington Wizards in exchange for guard Jordan Poole, forward Saddiq Bey and the 40th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, according to a report on Tuesday from Shams Charan...
Jun 24, 2025
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Canada
A 49-year-old Canadian has died while in ICE custody in Florida
OTTAWA - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says that a 49-year-old Canadian has died while in its custody. A detainee death notification from the agency, commonly known as ICE, says that Johnny Noviello was pronounced dead by the Miami Fire Rescue Department at 1:36 p.m. on Monday. The agency says he was found u...
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Federal bank loaning $1B for BC Ferries to buy Chinese-made ships
VICTORIA - A federal Crown corporation is loaning BC Ferries $1 billion to help buy four Chinese-made ferries, a purchase that federal transport minister Chrystia Freeland recently said was dismaying and should involve no federal funds. Canada Infrastructure Bank confirmed the loan on Thursday, saying the new electric ...
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Brazeau recovering after collapsing in Senate Wednesday due to 'dizzy spell'
OTTAWA - A Senate spokesman says Sen. Patrick Brazeau is recovering after a "dizzy spell" made him "briefly lose consciousness" Tuesday during debate in the Senate on the government's major projects bill. The 50-year-old Independent senator rose to speak before falling sideways to the floor just aft...
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World
Prosecutors tell judge government plans to deport Abrego Garcia to a country that's not El Salvador
Federal prosecutors told a judge Thursday that the government plans to initiate removal proceedings against Kilmar Abrego Garcia and to deport him to a country that is not El Salvador upon his release from a Tennessee jail. But the prosecutors also said that they would comply with all court orders and that they're plan...
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Iran's supreme leader warns against further American attacks in his first statement since ceasefire
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Thursday his country had delivered a "slap to America's face" with its strike on an American base in Qatar, and warned against any further U.S. attacks in his first public comments since a ceasefire was declared with Israe...
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Ecuador recaptures gang leader wanted in the United States more than a year after his prison escape
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) - A fugitive drug trafficker wanted by authorities in Ecuador and the United States was recaptured more than a year after he escaped from prison in the Andean nation, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa announced Wednesday. José Adolfo Macías, alias "Fito," who led a gang calle...
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