Author Archives: Aaron Schulze
Kamloops council narrowly votes in favour of 25 per cent water utility rate increase
KAMLOOPS - Homeowners in Kamloops are in store for a 25 per cent increase in their water utility rate next year.During Tuesday's (Oct. 31) regular meeting, Kamloops council narrowly voted in favour of...
Nov 01, 2023
Rise in COVID, flu infections in Kamloops leads to call for vaccination
KAMLOOPS - It's that time of year - cold and flu medication shelves are stocked up and local pharmacies are inundated with dozens of flu and COVID vaccination appointments each day. Julie Ford is the ...
Oct 31, 2023
Freezing rain on its way to Kamloops area: Environment Canada
KAMLOOPS - It's too early to determine the exact timeline and seriousness but Kamloops are encouraged to prepare for freezing rain Thursday (Nov. 2) morning.Meteorologist Philippe-Alain Bergeron says ...
Oct 31, 2023
Officer who interacted with Chris Barber back on stand in organizers trial
OTTAWA - The trial of two "Freedom Convoy" organizers is set to resume today with the continued testimony of an officer who served as a liaison between the Ottawa Police Service and demonstrators. Sgt...
Oct 31, 2023
Poppy campaign helps raise money to support Kamloops veterans
KAMLOOPS - The poppy campaign is officially underway ahead of Remembrance Day on November 11. Last year, in Kamloops the campaign raised more than $100,000 dollars for local veterans and programs that...
Oct 30, 2023
No fireworks allowed this Halloween in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - On Tuesday night (Oct. 31) the streets will be filled with all kinds of ghosts, princesses and superheros. While everyone gets into the Halloween spirit, some safety tips are worth taking n...
Oct 30, 2023
Guilty: Ex boyfriend of Ashley Simpson admits to 2016 murder
SALMON ARM, B.C. - The family of a Salmon Arm woman who went missing seven years ago will at long last have some closure, with the woman's former boyfriend pleading guilty to her murder.Derek Lee Matt...
Oct 30, 2023
Teck Resources president and COO Harry Conger to retire Wednesday
VANCOUVER - Teck Resources Ltd. says Harry (Red) Conger will retire as president and chief operating officer, effective Wednesday. He is also expected to step down from Teck's board of directors at th...
Oct 30, 2023
Kamloops teen spearheads effort to clear riverbanks of rusted cars
KAMLOOPS - An 18-year-old Kamloops resident is leading her community to get rusted vehicles out of the North Thompson riverbank in Westsyde. Parker Morrison's plan involves a long-term solution. "Ther...
Oct 28, 2023
Point-in-Time Count report shows 50% increase in Kamloops homeless population in last two years
KAMLOOPS - The number of people experiencing homelessness in Kamloops is up more than 50 per cent in two years.According to the City of Kamloops' Point-In-Time Count report in Tuesday's (Oct. 31) coun...
Oct 27, 2023
