Author Archives: Aaron Schulze
BC United pledge to eliminate income tax for 60 per cent of British Columbians
KAMLOOPS - The BC United Party has unveiled arguably their biggest policy initiative ahead of this October's provincial election. Leader Kevin Falcon is promising that if his party is elected this fal...
Aug 13, 2024
Kamloops RCMP searching for driver of motorcyle travelling at dangerous speeds
Kamloops RCMP are asking for help in their pursuit of a dangerous driver.Police are looking for video or photos of a green or black motorcyle that was travelling at high rates of speed at about 12:20 ...
Aug 13, 2024
KMHA strikes back at cancer with fundraiser in support of skating coach Pepin
The Kamloops Minor Hockey Association is holding a fundraiser for one of its own.Rob Fryer, an ice scheduler for KMHA, said skating coach Michelle Pepin has been diagnosed with cancer and was unable t...
Aug 13, 2024
UPDATED: Fire breaks out at Kamloops United Church
UPDATE (4:05 pm) Around 1:00 pm, Kamloops Fire Rescue posted a message on X.com asking people to stay clear of the area as they're still mopping up. KFR says the initial investigation suggests that th...
Aug 13, 2024
Star quarterback Nathan Rourke returns to B.C. Lions after NFL stint
VANCOUVER - Star quarterback Nathan Rourke is returning to the CFL's B.C. Lions after spending the last two seasons in the NFL. The Lions confirmed Rourke's return in an announcement Tuesday. The 26-y...
Aug 13, 2024
Thunderstorms, lightning in forecast with more than 400 wildfires burning in B.C.
Little rain and a lot of lightning is fuelling wildfire activity in British Columbia. The BC Wildfire service says lightning has been the spark behind more than 80 per cent of nearly 260 new blazes ov...
Aug 12, 2024
Jasper evacuees to get information on phased re-entry of town today
HINTON, Alta. - Details about when and how evacuated residents of Jasper will be allowed to return to their homes nearly three weeks after a wildfire forced them to flee will be announced today. Parks...
Aug 12, 2024
Surging Elks dump Lions 33-16 for second straight win
EDMONTON - Boris Bede kicked three field goals as the Edmonton Elks won their second game in a row, and second of the season, defeating the B.C. Lions 33-16 on Sunday. The Elks are now 2-7. It was the...
Aug 11, 2024
Vehicle incident impacts traffic on Highway 1 in Savona
UPDATE: DriveBC announced the stretch of Highway 1 in Savona reopened at around 1:30 a.m. Monday.EARLIER: KAMLOOPS - A stretch of the Trans Canada Highway in Savona is expected to remain closed Sunday...
Aug 11, 2024
Nicola Valley Hospital's ER closed overnight Sunday
MERRITT, B.C. - Interior Health has announced an overnight closure at the Nicola Valley Hospital's emergency room beginning at 7:00 p.m. due to limited nurse availability. The emergency department is ...
Aug 11, 2024
