Author Archives: Aaron Schulze
For Ukrainians in Kamloops, Independence Day takes on new meaning as war rages on
KAMLOOPS - It's a day usually filled with celebration, but as the war in Ukraine stretches into the sixth month since the Russian invasion, Ukrainian Independence Day has taken on a much more solemn f...
Aug 24, 2022
'Everybody has a space crunch': WCT says Fawcett's new performance space second best thing to arts centre
KAMLOOPS - A performing arts centre in Kamloops is a distant dream at this point, but it isn't stopping philanthropists Ron and Rae Fawcett from renovating a building downtown to provide more performa...
Aug 24, 2022
TNRD postpones referendum on Cherry Creek fire service; merger with Tobiano required
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) postponed a referendum for fire protection service in Cherry Creek due to amendments that it says need to be made.In a news release issued Wedne...
Aug 24, 2022
KFS and Tk'emlups partner for first Indigenous Film Festival in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - An Indigenous film festival will be held in Kamloops in early September.In a news release issued Tuesday (Aug. 23), the Kamloops Film Society (KFS) says it's in partnership with Tk'emlps te...
Aug 24, 2022
Ukrainian Independence Day marked with exhibit showing life on front lines
OTTAWA - Ukraine's ambassador to Canada will today mark Ukraine's Independence Day with the launch of an immersive exhibition in Toronto created during the most violent phases of the war with Russia. ...
Aug 24, 2022
Kamloops welcomes the nation as Canada 55+ Games begin
KAMLOOPS - After an extra two years of waiting, the Canada 55+ Games are underway in the Tournament Capital. Organizers are welcoming over 2,500 participants from across the country to compete in 26 e...
Aug 23, 2022
'This is a really good first step': Kamloops Pride hopeful of better relationship with RCMP
KAMLOOPS - "I understand there is a lot of work to do but I think this is a really good first step. I like to see they are willing to hear," said Kamloops Pride President Ashton O'Brien. It was an aft...
Aug 23, 2022
Weekend for Kamloops RCMP includes wild ride from Red Deer, knife threat and North Shore crash
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP responded to approximately 418 public complaints from midnight Friday (Aug. 19) to 9:00 a.m. Monday (Aug. 22). Below are some incidents police attended.Running with a knife do...
Aug 23, 2022
Interior Health rolls out COVID-19 booster shots for younger children
KAMLOOPS - Health Canada has approved booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11. Under new guidance released on Friday (Aug. 19), the national advisory committee on immunization ...
Aug 23, 2022
Monday night mudslides impact Interior highways
LILLOOET, B.C. - A pair of mudslides impacted Interior highways overnight. After 12:30 a.m. Tuesday (Aug. 23), DriveBC reported a mudslide closed Highway 12 between Lillooet and Lytton. There's no est...
Aug 23, 2022
