Author Archives: Aaron Schulze
BC Prosecution Service doesn't approve for Kamloops officers who used "non-fatal use of force"
KAMLOOPS - The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced it will not approve charges against three Kamloops RCMP officers following a "non-fatal use of force" in Brocklehurst four years ago, despite rec...
Jul 02, 2024
"Full resumption of operations will take time" after reaching tentative deal: WestJet
WestJet flight disruptions are expected to continue this week, after a deal was reached over the weekend to end a strike by its mechanics. The airline said in a statement Monday morning that "full res...
Jul 02, 2024
Biden says he will 'respect the limits of power,' after Supreme Court immunity ruling
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden is putting the focus squarely onto Donald Trump following his uneven debate performance last week. Biden said in remarks Monday following the U.S. Supreme Court's...
Jul 01, 2024
At least 20 Savona properties impacted by flash flood; TNRD activates emergency operations centre
KAMLOOPS - At least 20 properties in Savona have been impacted following the flash flooding that hit the community Sunday (June 30) night. In response, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) act...
Jul 01, 2024
UPDATE: Missing woman found safe
UPDATE (Monday): Tk'emlups Rural RCMP say the 18-year-old woman reported missing on Monday, July 1, 2024 has been found and is safe. Editor's note: For privacy considerations, any previous information...
Jul 01, 2024
UPDATE: Highway 1 through Savona reopens but 'speed reduction' in place following flash flood
UPDATE (9:45 p.m.): DriveBC reports Highway 1 through Savona has reopened. However, "speed reduction" is in place for crews on scene. DriveBC doesn't specify what the posted speed limit is. Another up...
Jun 30, 2024
Grewal to be acclaimed as BC NDP candidate in Kamloops Centre
KAMLOOPS - The BC New Democratic Party (NDP) has its nominee for the newly formed Kamloops Centre riding. Kamal Grewal, a former international student advisor at TRU World, will be acclaimed as the Ka...
Jun 30, 2024
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Nicola and South Thompson regions
KAMLOOPS - Canada Day weekend fireworks in the Kamloops area may be in the sky after all in the form of lightning. Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Nicola and South Thomps...
Jun 30, 2024
Are you proud to be Canadian? Poll suggests fewer people are feeling that way
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests Canadians' sense of national pride is lower than it was a few years ago. Polling firm Leger asked 1,600 people how they're feeling about being Canadian ahead of Canada Day...
Jun 30, 2024
All flights between Kamloops and Calgary cancelled Sunday as WestJet mechanics strike continues
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Airport (YKA) is feeling the effects of the labour dispute between WestJet and the union representing nearly 680 of the airline's aircraft mechanics and tech ops. According to YKA'...
Jun 30, 2024
