Author Archives: Aaron Schulze
Canadian pride surges in face of Trump's tariff, sovereignty threats: Leger poll
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests Canadians' sense of national pride has surged in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and threats against the country's sovereignty. The poll, conducted by Le...
Mar 12, 2025
Local liquor sales shifting with Buy Canadian movement
KAMLOOPS - Government-owned liquor stores have again pulled American-made products off their shelves in response to the ongoing tariff dispute between the U.S. and Canada. For privately-owned shops, t...
Mar 11, 2025
Kamloops council's Committee of the Whole settles on 9.03 per cent tax increase for 2025
KAMLOOPS - The final big discussion around the City of Kamloops' 2025 budget was held on Tuesday (March 11) morning as council used a Committee of the Whole meeting to debate the merits of eight suppl...
Mar 11, 2025
Below-normal March snowpack totals virtually unchanged from February
VICTORIA - A dry month of February means the latest snowpack readings for B.C. remain well below normal - just as they were one month ago.The latest Snow Survey and Water Supply Bulletin distributed b...
Mar 11, 2025
Kamloops chamber encourages residents to also support local businesses who rely on American products
KAMLOOPS - The head of the Kamloops and District Chamber of Commerce while people make an effort to buy Canadian products, a number of local businesses rely on American products. Executive Director Ac...
Mar 11, 2025
Market uncertainty continues as Canada awaits U.S. tariffs on steel, aluminum
WASHINGTON - Canada is steeling itself for more tariffs after U.S. President Donald Trump's tumultuous trade agenda caused U.S. stock markets to fall further on Monday. Trump has promised to lift exem...
Mar 11, 2025
Local Liberal members point to revitalized party under Mark Carney
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops-area Liberal party members were closely watching the results of the leadership race over the weekend, and say the change in leadership comes at a time when the party's popularity h...
Mar 10, 2025
Kamloops MLAs standing strongly with BC Conservatives in face of caucus defections
KAMLOOPS - The BC Conservative caucus now stands at 41 members and, if jettisoned MLA Dallas Brodie is to be believed, that number could decline further. Following her removal from caucus, Brodie foun...
Mar 10, 2025
TRU Day of Giving raises more than $100,000 for scholarships and bursaries
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University (TRU) more than doubled its goal for its Day of Giving. TRU says $105,997 was raised by 193 donors over 24 hours on Feb. 27, well above the stated $50,000 goal. F...
Mar 06, 2025
Trudeau says call with Trump was 'colourful' and he wants tariffs lifted entirely
OTTAWA - One day after he had what he describes as a "colourful call" with U.S. President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to insist the Trump administration's tariffs on Canada m...
Mar 06, 2025
