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VACCINATION CATCH-UP
Interior Health hosting series of drop-in clinics for routine immunizations
KAMLOOPS - At this time last year, health officials in B.C. voiced concerns around a downturn in routine vaccinations for children, and this month Interior Health says the decline is still noticeable. According to 2023 data from the BC Centre for Disease Control, 62 per cent of seven-year-olds in the Thompson Cariboo S...
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U.S. TARIFFS
B.C. politicians on both side of the aisle planning how best to combat U.S. tariffs
KAMLOOPS - Canadian politicians are working to understand the impacts of potential tariffs imposed by the United States in March, while simultaneously working with our American allies to find a path forward that avoids a devastating trade war. Earlier this week, B.C. Premier David Eby joined all 12 of his Canadian coun...
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Our Community
Two and Out
PETERS: Even in our camera-mad world, we need to be wary of government surveillance
19h ago
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Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce
38th Annual Business Excellence Awards
One Man's Opinion
COLLINS: The reality is - we're pretty ignorant
Feb 13, 2025
Sound Off
SOUND OFF: A seed of hope for spring
Feb 11, 2025
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Valentine's Day
Kamloops students spread happiness and love to seniors on Valentine's Day
KAMLOOPS - Students from Rayleigh Elementary School were at the Shores Retirement Residence on Valentine's Day Friday (Feb. 14) to show love and appreciation for the older generation. Around 45 students spread some love and shared some kindness as they serenaded the 30 residents at the facility located on the north sho...
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New Pride Week Dates
Kamloops Pride Week moving from August to June
KAMLOOPS - Mark your calendars Kamloops as the annual Pride Week festivities will be held a couple months earlier than usual, starting this year. The Kamloops Pride Society says the annual event will get underway on Monday, June 9, with the Pride Parade and Festival scheduled for Sunday, June 15. "There were multi...
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Housing Targets
Kamloops making progress on housing targets; long awaited Cherry Avenue apartments to open this fall
KAMLOOPS - B.C.'s Housing Minister says he continues to be encouraged by the progress being made in Kamloops as the city works towards achieving its provincially mandated housing targets.Last term, the B.C. NDP Government put Kamloops on a housing naughty list, that required the City build 4,236 net new housing units b...
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FireSmart Rebates
Kamloops working on rebate program to incentivize FireSmart work
KAMLOOPS - There may soon be some financial incentives offered to Kamloops homeowners who complete FireSmart initiatives on their properties. The City of Kamloops is working on a pair of rebate programs - one of which will be funded by the City - in a bid to try and make it easier for people to do their part towards cr...
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CFJC TV Special
Art of Christmas 2024 with Art Knapp Kamloops
Maury and Ivy Hik from Art Knapp Garden Centre and Florist in Kamloops take a look back at the best holiday features from years past. Presented by CFJC TV and First Choice Hair.
Dec 25, 2024
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Art of Christmas
Art of Christmas - Flowering Seasonal Plants
There are many ways to bring warmth and colour to your home during the holiday season! Maury Hik from Art Knapp Garden Centre and Florist in Kamloops has a few ways for you to do that with seasonal flowering plants.
Nov 28, 2024
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Art of Christmas
Art of Christmas - Protecting Seasonal Greenery
You put a lot of time and money into creating your outdoor seasonal displays so you'll probably want to protect them from damaging winds and temperatures. Maury Hik from Art Knapp Garden Centre and Florist in Kamloops has a few good tips on how to do just that!
Nov 21, 2024
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Our Community
Two and Out
PETERS: Even in our camera-mad world, we need to be wary of government surveillance
19h ago
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CFJC TV Special
Art of Christmas 2024 with Art Knapp Kamloops
One Man's Opinion
COLLINS: The reality is - we're pretty ignorant
Feb 13, 2025
Sound Off
SOUND OFF: A seed of hope for spring
Feb 11, 2025
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Art of Christmas
Art of Christmas - A Pitcher Plant for Christmas
Question of the Week
Would you support installing closed circuit cameras throughout the city to help prevent crime?
Feb 10, 2025
Sound Off
SOUND OFF: Valleyview letter was over the top
Feb 10, 2025
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British Columbia
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Urban deer a target as B.C. government, cities try to curb wasting disease
CRANBROOK, B.C. - The B.C. government along with the southeastern cities of Cranbrook and Kimberley say they'll try to limit the spread of chronic wasting disease with a targeted removal and testing of urban deer. Five cases have been confirmed in southeast B.C. in the last year for the disease that is fatal and affect...
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B.C. Court of Appeal tosses case alleging Tim Hortons wage suppression conspiracy
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Court of Appeal has dismissed a bid to revive a class-action lawsuit against Tim Hortons parent company TDL Group Corp. over an alleged wage suppression conspiracy with its franchisees. The B.C. Supreme Court dismissed the case last year, finding a "no-hire clause" in franchise contracts ...
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B.C. forest minister projects U.S. tariffs, duties on softwood lumber could reach 55%
Canadian softwood lumber exported to the United States could soon face additional tariffs and duties of up to 55 per cent, British Columbia's forests minister said. The "Trump tariff and increased duties" are estimated to reach 50 to 55 per cent compared with the current 14 per cent duty on Canadian softwood ...
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Y Start-Up Baskets
BCLC says 20 Kamloops families to benefit after recent partnership with Blazers
KAMLOOPS - The BC Lottery Corporation says 20 Kamloops families will get a little extra help from the Y Women's Emergency Shelter, thanks to a partnership it struck with the Kamloops Blazers this year. Fans in attendance at the Feb. 8 Blazers game were encouraged to bring donations of household, toiletry and cleaning i...
Feb 13, 2025
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TRU BASKETBALL
TRU men's basketball eagerly awaits playoff opponent after clinching post-season berth
KAMLOOPS - The TRU men's basketball team will be scoreboard-watching this weekend as they wait to find out their opponent in the 2025 Canada West playoffs. The WolfPack have finished their season with a 10-10 record and it's the first time will be going to the post-season since the 2021-22 campaign. In the eyes of thir...
Feb 13, 2025
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Kamloops United FC
Rebranded Kamloops United FC kicks off season at home
KAMLOOPS - Open wide for some soccer. Kamloops United FC (KUFC), formerly known as Rivers FC, announced its schedule for its fourth season. Kamloops' men's and women's semi-pro soccer clubs will once again compete in League1BC in 2025. Both KUFC squads are looking to make the League1BC playoffs for the first time in cl...
Feb 12, 2025
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Canada
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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to speak at 'Canada First' rally in Ottawa
OTTAWA - Pierre Poilievre is set to address Conservative party supporters this afternoon at a rally in downtown Ottawa. The event is being branded as a "Canada First" rally and the party is asking people to wear red and white to honour the Canadian flag on its 60th anniversary. U.S. President Donald Trump's t...
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Ottawa a 'winter wonderland' with Winterlude and a fully-open canal
OTTAWA - David Wilson and Jackie Eckholm dreamt of attending Winterlude and skating on the Rideau Canal after their last visit to Ottawa nine years ago. When the Chicago couple saw on the news in January that the city's iconic Rideau Canal Skateway had been opened to the public, they immediately booked their trip to Ca...
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Ontario NDP leader off to Thunder Bay after northern debate, Green leader in Muskoka
Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles is set to make campaign stops in Thunder Bay today, fresh off an election debate held specifically to discuss northern issues. Stiles is expected to visit a local market and doughnut shop before making an announcement at an education centre. Neither Progressive Conservative Leader Doug F...
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World
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German chancellor hits back at US at security conference as Trump administration upends norms
MUNICH (AP) - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday shot back strongly in defense of his stance against the far-right and said his country won't accept people who "intervene in our democracy," a day after U.S. Vice President JD Vance scolded European leaders over their approach to democracy. The German le...
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Hamas is set to free 3 more Israeli hostages after dispute threatened to reignite war in Gaza
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) - Three more Israelis held captive in the Gaza Strip are on the verge of being freed Saturday as part of a shaky ceasefire deal that requires Israel to release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in exchange. The truce that began nearly four weeks ago had been jeopardized in recent days by a ...
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Monty the giant schnauzer wins Westminster dog show
NEW YORK (AP) - This time, the giant schnauzer went the full Monty. After coming close in the last two years, Monty the giant schnauzer won the top prize at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday night, leaving handler and co-owner Katie Bernardin almost too emotional to speak. "He always tries so hard, and ...
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