Author Archives: Dave Barry
B.C. pledges $500 million to keep ferry fares low for travellers as inflation soars
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's premier has announced $500 million in new funding for BC Ferries to keep fares low for passengers. David Eby says a recent submission to the BC Ferries commissioner show...
Feb 26, 2023
Winter storm covers much of B.C. in snow, more expected in some regions
VANCOUVER - A weekend weather system has covered much of British Columbia in snow, and Environment Canada is warning more may be on the way for some areas of the province. Parts of Vancouver Island an...
Feb 26, 2023
Longtime Kamloops curling umpire receives award at the Scotties
KAMLOOPS - A local curling umpire who has officiated multiple major Canadian championships received an award at the 2023 Scotties Tournament of Hearts Saturday (Feb.25)Dianne Barker earned the Joan Me...
Feb 26, 2023
Ukrainians welcomed in workplace, but still finding jobs below their qualifications
Viacheslav Samsonenko would need at least two years of experience to work as a professional engineer in Canada. So, like many newcomers, he signed up for a job below his qualifications and is working ...
Feb 26, 2023
Canadian actor Gordon Pinsent, who starred in 'Away From Her,' has died at 92
Canadian actor Gordon Pinsent has died at the age of 92, his friend actor Mark Critch has confirmed in a phone interview with The Canadian Press. The Newfoundland native has been a household name in C...
Feb 25, 2023
Kamloops RCMP investigate second shooting of man in five months
KAMLOOPS - For the second time in five months, Kamloops RCMP are investigating a shooting of the same individual.The latest shooting occurred early Saturday (Feb. 25) morning at a residence in the 700...
Feb 25, 2023
Vancouver snowstorm impacts flights at YVR
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver International Airport says incoming snowy weather has resulted in about 15 per cent of flights being cancelled. It says it worked with airlines to adjust their schedules to d...
Feb 25, 2023
Einarson wins playoff elimination game to stay alive in Tournament of Hearts
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Kerri Einarson's bid for a four-peat at the Canadian women's curling championship stayed alive Saturday with a 9-4 playoff win over Nova Scotia's Christina Black. Einarson needs anoth...
Feb 25, 2023
Blazers win 11th straight, defeat Hurricanes 6-2
LETHBRIDGE, A.B. - The win streak continues to stay alive as the Kamloops win their 11th consecutive game in Lethbridge Friday (Feb.24), defeating the Hurricanes 6-2.Logan Stankoven opened the scoring...
Feb 25, 2023
Storm avoid elimination, win 4-2 over the Eagles
KAMLOOPS - With their season on the line, the Kamloops storm gave everything they had. Defeating the Sicamous Eagles as a result in game 5 by a score of 4-2 on Friday (Feb.24) at McArthur Park Arena.T...
Feb 25, 2023
