Author Archives: Aaron Schulze
Premier's Expert Task Force on Emergencies has local representatives joining the table
KAMLOOPS - This wildfire season broke records, becoming the worst in B.C.'s history. In response, the provincial government has come up with a task force to help reduce the risk of disasters and enhan...
Oct 04, 2023
Flu vaccine rollout ramps up next week in B.C.
KAMLOOPS - Flu season is fast approaching and that means it's time to get your annual flu shot.This year's influenza vaccine will be rolled out starting on Tuesday (Oct. 10). "The flu shot is very imp...
Oct 04, 2023
Power outage hits 2,500+ North Thompson residents, including Barriere
BARRIERE, B.C. - Residents up the North Thompson corridor from Louis Creek to Little Fort, including the community of Barriere, are without power Wednesday afternoon (Oct. 4). BC Hydro says the power ...
Oct 04, 2023
First Nations premier to lead Manitoba after historic election win
WINNIPEG - Manitobans are waking up today to a new government and the first First Nations provincial premier in the country. The New Democrats and Leader Wab Kinew defeated the Progressive Conservativ...
Oct 04, 2023
Funeral for B.C. Mountie Rick O'Brien, 51, killed while serving search warrant
LANGLEY, B.C. - A regimental funeral, including a procession and final salute, will be held for RCMP Const. Rick O'Brien today in Langley, B.C. O'Brien, who was 51, died Sept. 22 while he and other of...
Oct 04, 2023
RCMP probe death of 66-year-old man in Lone Butte
LONE BUTTE, B.C. - RCMP are investigating a suspicious death in Lone Butte.In a news release, 100 Mile House RCMP say officers were called at about 11:00 a.m. on Sunday (Oct. 1) to a suspicious death ...
Oct 03, 2023
With 2023 wildfire season cooling down, burned area within Kamloops Fire Centre is twice the average
KAMLOOPS - This past summer has been referred to as the province's worst fire season and while the season isn't technically over, the Kamloops Fire Centre reports seeing almost double the hectares bur...
Oct 03, 2023
Traffic on Hillside Drive expected to be impacted by paving this week
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops drivers and transit users can expect congestion and delays on Hillside Drive this week. Starting Tuesday (Oct. 3) and lasting until Friday, the City of Kamloops says the paving of ...
Oct 03, 2023
MPs set to vote on new House of Commons Speaker in historic election
OTTAWA - A rare event in Canada's history is set to unfold today as members of Parliament elect a new House of Commons Speaker. Anthony Rota stepped down from the role a week ago amid international co...
Oct 03, 2023
Fall sitting starts for B.C. legislature with four official parties
VICTORIA - British Columbia politicians are back in the legislature for the fall session, and the seating arrangement looks a little different. The Conservative Party of B.C. now has official party st...
Oct 03, 2023
