Author Archives: Aaron Schulze
Kamloops loses eight lives in July due to toxic drug crisis
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops lost eight more lives due to the toxic drug crisis. New figures through July released Friday (Aug. 30) by the BC Coroners Service show 53 deaths due to toxic drugs in Kamloops as o...
Aug 31, 2024
Sicamous Beach reopened, bridge repaired following fatal truck crash
SICAMOUS, B.C. - The aftermath of the fatal truck crash in Sicamous has been cleaned.The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) said water testing showed the water at Sicamous Beach Park was back w...
Aug 31, 2024
Lillooet emergency department temporarily closed for sixth time in August
LILLOOET, B.C. - The emergency department in Lillooet will be unavailable for a portion of the Labour Day long weekend. In a news release, Interior Health states the emergency department at Lillooet H...
Aug 31, 2024
Local lawyer wins King's Coronation Medal for contributions to Canada and B.C.
KAMLOOPS - This week, outstanding individuals across the province were recognized for their contributions to Canada and their home provinces. Locally, Kamloops resident Bill Sundhu was presented with ...
Aug 30, 2024
RCMP urging caution on Kamloops roads as students get back into school routine
KAMLOOPS - As kids head back to school next week, the Kamloops RCMP is reminding everyone to slow down and stay alert. "There's going to be a lot of kids on the roadway. Some of them might be distract...
Aug 30, 2024
Jenn Casey memorial 'May She Soar' shining bright in middle of Fulton Field Park
KAMLOOPS - Fulton Field Park officially open, and along with it, a dedication ceremony to honour Royal Canadian Air Force Captain Jenn Casey, who tragically lost her life when a Snowbird plane lost po...
Aug 29, 2024
TRU breaks ground on new 'sustainability powerhouse'
KAMLOOPS - After almost a decade in the making, Thompson Rivers University broke ground on its newest sustainability initiative, a low carbon district energy system, Thursday (Aug. 29) morning.Slated ...
Aug 29, 2024
Kamloops candidate Maddi Genn believes extreme Conservative views will bring BCU support to NDP
KAMLOOPS - With Todd Stone stepping down, the Kamloops-North Thompson riding has become a two-horse race, with only the BC Conservatives, with Ward Stamer, and BC NDP fielding candidates.Rookie politi...
Aug 29, 2024
Incumbent BC United MLAs ponder futures as Conservatives after party demise
VICTORIA - The political landscape in British Columbia has shifted with John Rustad's Conservatives now carrying the centre-right banner heading into a fall election campaign. BC United Leader Kevin F...
Aug 29, 2024
Police officer allegedly assaulted during attempted prisoner release
An attempt to release a prisoner ended with a police officer being assaulted and the accused receiving a court date, according to a Kamloops RCMP press release.The suspect, who had been lodged in cell...
Aug 28, 2024
