Author Archives: Aaron Schulze
Kamloops saw 28 more deaths in August and September due to toxic drug crisis: BC Coroners Service
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops suffered a notable and tragic uptick in lives lost due to the toxic drug crisis in August and September. New figures through September released Thursday (Oct. 24) by the BC Coroner...
Oct 24, 2024
Gauld nets hat trick, Vancouver Whitecaps rout Portland Timbers 5-0 in wild-card game
PORTLAND - The Vancouver Whitecaps are officially into the Major League Soccer playoffs after posting an emphatic 5-0 victory over the Portland Timbers in a wild-card matchup Wednesday. Vancouver's ca...
Oct 23, 2024
First poppies given to Kamloops mayor, Tk'emlúps Kúkpi7
KAMLOOPS - Ahead of the official start of Canada's poppy campaign, the Kamloops Legion and ANAVETS representatives pinned the first poppy to Kamloops' mayor and Tk'emlps te Secwpemc Kkpi7 Wednesday af...
Oct 23, 2024
Local woman petitions BC Supreme Court, feels residents were denied their rights during the Build Kamloops AAP
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops was served legal papers on Tuesday (Oct. 22) afternoon during the public input portion of its regular council meeting. While a legal avenue for cities to receive approv...
Oct 23, 2024
Highway 5A traffic pinched as RCMP carry out investigation in Upper Sahali
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE (5:00 p.m.): The home targeted by RCMP is at 564 Carmel Court. Neighbours told CFJC Today residents of the home are frequently visited by RCMP members and City of Kamloops Community ...
Oct 23, 2024
Furstenau to speak as prospects loom for minority government in B.C.
VICTORIA - Green Leader Sonia Furstenau is set to meet the media for the first time since British Columbia's indecisive election on Saturday, amid speculation about a possible minority government. The...
Oct 23, 2024
Kamloops-based Cans for Cambodia collects one-millionth container
KAMLOOPS - Each week in Kamloops, dozens of households that have accumulated cans and bottles for recycling call or text Shawn Pooley to haul away the empties. He's the founder of 'Cans for Cambodia',...
Oct 22, 2024
Public Inquiries to remain on Kamloops council agenda - for now
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops council has kicked a proposal to remove the Public Inquiries portions of its regular meetings back to its governance committee. The discussion followed a Zoom-bombing incident last...
Oct 22, 2024
City of Kamloops served with legal papers over alternative approval process
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops was served with a legal petition on Tuesday (Oct. 22) afternoon during the Public Inquiries portion of its regular council meeting. The alternative approval process (AA...
Oct 22, 2024
Kamloops-North Thompson MLA-elect Stamer resigns as Barriere mayor
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops-North Thompson MLA-elect Ward Stamer has tendered his resignation as mayor of the District of Barriere.The resignation letter posted to the district's website is dated Monday (Oct....
Oct 22, 2024
