Author Archives: Aaron Schulze
North Shore UPCC sees 400+ visits since November opening; full staffing not yet in place
KAMLOOPS - A new Urgent Primary Care Centre recently opened in the Northills Shopping Centre, and while it's not yet fully staffed, Interior Health says there's been a steady flow of patients trying o...
Dec 18, 2024
Above-normal temperatures this week threaten white Christmas dreams in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - One week before Christmas Day, it's still not clear whether Kamloops will keep the blanket of snow it just received - the necessary element for a white Christmas.Meteorologist Lisa Erven wi...
Dec 18, 2024
A list of the 88 new appointees to the Order of Canada
OTTAWA - Governor General Mary Simon has made 88 new appointments to the Order of Canada. Here is the list of notable Canadians: Companion Pierre Boivin - Montreal (This is a promotion within the orde...
Dec 18, 2024
'He's left things in a really good place': Sun Peaks council, TNRD board appreciating legacy of late Al Raine
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - There's a swell of grief within the Sun Peaks community this week, following the loss of longtime Mayor Al Raine. With his passing over the weekend, the local governments he worked w...
Dec 17, 2024
Thompson-Nicola Film Commission unveils interactive film location map
KAMLOOPS - If you've ever wondered where certain movie scenes or commercials were filmed around the Kamloops region, wonder no more.The Thompson-Nicola Film Commission (TNFC) has put together an inter...
Dec 17, 2024
Merritt RCMP hunting for two suspects in menacing barbershop assault
MERRITT, B.C. - A barber in Merritt was assaulted by two suspects in what police believe was a targeted attack. Merritt RCMP say two suspects wearing all black clothing, with face coverings and gloves...
Dec 17, 2024
Up to 30 centimetres of snowfall: winter storm warning issued for the Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt
MERRITT, B.C. - A special weather statement calling for freezing rain has been upgraded to a winter storm warning for the Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt. From Tuesday (Dec. 17) afternoon to W...
Dec 17, 2024
With Freeland out and the federal deficit up, Parliament is set to take holiday break
OTTAWA - Members of Parliament are set to begin their holiday break later today, capping off a tumultuous fall sitting filled with non-confidence votes, filibusters, stalled legislation, a growing def...
Dec 17, 2024
Local postal workers frustrated by federal move to pause Canada Post strike
KAMLOOPS - Postal workers across the country have been ordered back to work and, in Kamloops, the union members walking picket lines over the past month are frustrated with the federal government's in...
Dec 16, 2024
TNRD 2025 budget approved in principle with 7.86 per cent tax increase
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District's (TNRD) Board of Directors have approved the 2025 budget in principle, though work to further reduce the impact to taxpayers is still ongoing. Residen...
Dec 16, 2024
