Author Archives: Aaron Schulze
MDS wraps up summer of rebuilding in Shuswap region with additional home dedication
SCOTCH CREEK, B.C. - The Mennonite Disaster Service has become well-known for its volunteer led rebuild work in areas hit by natural disasters. MDS spent this summer in the Shuswap region, repairing, ...
Sep 05, 2024
Merritt hit-and-run victim could have been struck up to five days before body was found: police
MERRITT, B.C. - RCMP investigating the death of a man along the Coquihalla Highway near Merritt say he could have been hit up to five days before his body was discovered.The man's body was discovered ...
Sep 05, 2024
Vernon Conservative candidate Dennis Giesbrecht focused on improving healthcare, making life affordable in B.C.
VERNON - The new local provincial election candidate has a focus on health care and affordability. The Conservative Party of B.C. (CPBC) named Dennis Giesbrecht as the candidate for the Vernon-Lumby r...
Sep 05, 2024
B.C. residents can still get COVID shots until arrival of updated vaccines: province
British Columbia says its current supply of COVID-19 vaccines will remain available until new formulations are approved, unlike other provinces that say they're following instructions from the Public ...
Sep 05, 2024
Paula Abdul cancels Canadian Tour, including Kamloops show, due to injury and recovery time
KAMLOOPS - A "Straight Up" unfortunate announcement regarding an upcoming concert in Kamloops was made Wednesday (Sept. 5). In a post to social media, singer and dancer Paula Abdul announced she had t...
Sep 05, 2024
B.C. will stand up to 'unfair' duties after sawmill closures: Forests minister
British Columbia's forests minister says the province will fight against "unfair duties and stand up for forestry workers" after Canfor Corp. announced the closure of two northern B.C. sawmills, partl...
Sep 05, 2024
Five years after tragic fire, Parkcrest Elementary welcomes students back to a brand new school
KAMLOOPS - "We are Parkcrest," rang out in the new Parkcrest Elementary gymnasium.Almost five years to the day after Parkcrest Elementary was lost to fire, students, staff and administrators once agai...
Sep 04, 2024
Work to begin shortly on Bruhn Bridge replacement in Sicamous
SICAMOUS, B.C. - Sicamous residents and Trans Canada Highway commuters are being advised to prepare for a major bridge replacement project.In a news release, the province's Ministry of Transportation ...
Sep 04, 2024
Kamloops drivers told to expect delays Wednesday as crews repair water main on Columbia Street West
KAMLOOPS - Residents traveling between downtown Kamloops and Sahali are told to expect delays on their morning and afternoon commutes Wednesday (Sept. 4). The City of Kamloops says crews will be repai...
Sep 04, 2024
Advocate for sustainable agriculture named Greens candidate in Salmon Arm-Shuswap
SALMON ARM, B.C. - A lifelong Shuswap resident will have his name on the ballot for the upcoming provincial election.The B.C. Greens announced that Jeb Wiebe, described as a passionate advocate for su...
Sep 04, 2024
