Author Archives: Aaron Schulze
How the rescue of three workers trapped underground in B.C. mine unfolded
Three contractors were rescued late Thursday after more than 60 hours trapped underground at the Red Chris gold and copper mine in northern B.C. Here is a timeline of how the situation unfolded (all t...
Jul 25, 2025
Rescue efforts underway at B.C. mine where three workers are trapped underground
DEASE LAKE - Rescue efforts are continuing at a northern B.C. mine where three workers are trapped underground. Operator Newmont Corp. has said it was working to assemble specialist teams from nearby ...
Jul 24, 2025
UPDATE: Missing man found safe
UPDATE (Aug. 8): KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP say the 47-year-old man who was reported missing on July 23, 2025, has been found and is safe. (Please note: for privacy considerations any previous informati...
Jul 23, 2025
Peterson Creek Park closed off as police respond to 'tragic death'
KAMLOOPS - Peterson Creek Park was closed most of Wednesday morning (July 23) after what police are calling a 'tragic incident'. In a news release, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Dana Napier with Kam...
Jul 23, 2025
Construction of Kamloops cancer centre set to begin
KAMLOOPS - Ground will be broken on the long-awaited Kamloops cancer centre Thursday (July 24) morning.The B.C. government has scheduled a news conference to mark the start of construction at the West...
Jul 23, 2025
Trump announces more trade deals as deadline looms for higher tariffs on Canada
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump announced more trade deals this week as his deadline for Canada and the United States to negotiate a new economic and security partnership draws closer. Trump ...
Jul 23, 2025
'We have to improve or we'll die': B.C. ranchers seek water solutions in long drought
Rancher John Parkes wants more water storage in B.C.'s Interior, which is suffering the impacts of a multi-year drought. But Parkes, manager of Nicola Ranch near Merritt, says it's not just for irriga...
Jul 23, 2025
Kamloops' Small earns Canada's Walk of Fame recognition two years after Prism's induction
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops musician Henry Small has received retroactive recognition from Canada's Walk of Fame (CWF). When Vancouver rock band Prism took its place in CWF in 2023, former member Small was no...
Jul 22, 2025
Community-led crisis teams help reduce pressure on police and hospital services: health minister
KAMLOOPS - B.C. Health Minister Josie Osborne was in Kamloops Monday (July 21) to announce the formal launch of the CRCL Kamloops. Formerly called 'peer assisted care teams,' CRCL is a mobile, communi...
Jul 22, 2025
Overlanders Bridge project on schedule as crews ramp up construction
KAMLOOPS - Construction on the Overlanders Bridge has entered week two, with crews working on replacing the bridge joints on the northbound lanes, along with the multi-use path. As is common with any ...
Jul 22, 2025
