Author Archives: Aaron Schulze
Merritt mayor sounds the alarm as Interior Health document points to dozens of ER closures before 2024 ends
KAMLOOPS - The community of Merritt could be headed toward a healthcare crisis over the next three months, with potentially 30, 24-hour emergency room closures being forecast for the Nicola Valley Hos...
Oct 01, 2024
As calendar turns to October, winter tire regulations come into effect
KAMLOOPS - Winter tires are now required for travelling on highway routes around Kamloops.Major highways in British Columbia that traverse mountain passes require vehicles to be equipped with winter t...
Oct 01, 2024
Big Little Science Centre to host masquerade fundraiser
KAMLOOPS -- The Big Little Science Centre will host its inaugural Murder Mystery Masquerade Fundraiser for adults on Thursday, Oct. 24. Mystery, complimentary appetizers and surprises will feature in ...
Oct 01, 2024
Firefighters from all over the world come to Kamloops to compete in FireFit Championships
KAMLOOPS- Over the weekend, the FireFit World and Canadian Championships finished up competition in Kamloops. More than 350 firefighters from around the world gathered in the Tournament Capital for th...
Oct 01, 2024
Israeli military orders evacuation of several Lebanese communities near the border
JERUSALEM (AP) - The Israeli military on Tuesday ordered the evacuation of nearly two dozen Lebanese border communities. The orders came hours after Israel sent ground forces into southern Lebanon in ...
Oct 01, 2024
Merritt emergency room closure extended to Tuesday morning
MERRITT, B.C. - A previously announced closure of the emergency department at Nicola Valley Hospital in Merritt has been extended by another 24 hours.The initial announcement noted the closure would b...
Sep 29, 2024
Candidate field set for October 19 BC election
KAMLOOPS - The candidate field has been set for the 2024 provincial election, with the deadline to file nomination papers having passed at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday (Sept. 28).There are a few last-minute ...
Sep 29, 2024
Search and rescue groups looking for missing ATVer in Taweel Lake Forest Service Road area
Kamloops Search and Rescue and Wells Gray Search and Rescue are on the lookout for an injured ATV driver in the Taweel Lake Forest Service Road area. KSAR is posting updates on its Facebook page.Anyon...
Sep 29, 2024
With great sadness, Asahi Baseball Association announces death of Kaminishi
The Asahi Baseball Association has announced with great sadness the death of one of its legends -- Kaye Kaminishi of Kamloops.In a post on Facebook, the association notes he quietly passed on Saturday...
Sep 29, 2024
Salmon Arm RCMP searching for missing person, Robinson
Salmon Arm RCMP is asking for help from the public to locate John Robinson, who was reported missing on Thursday (Sept. 26) and last seen on Sept. 6. Robinson, 51, is a 5-foot-9, 130-pound First Natio...
Sep 28, 2024
