Author Archives: Dave Barry
First Nations communities along Highway 8 reconnected as route reopens to public
KAMLOOPS - "The good news as of today is people will be able to drive from here in Merritt to Spences Bridge all along Highway 8 for the first time in nearly one year," said B.C. Transportation Minist...
Nov 09, 2022
COLLINS: Proposed additions to housing at TRU address an urgent need
ONE OF THE ADVANTAGES of going to University is the opportunity to explore new experiences as part of a very inclusive community. And for students away from home for the first time, especially Interna...
Oct 31, 2022
Williams Lake Airport gets funding to upgrade snow-clearing equipment
KAMLOOPS - The Williams Airport is receiving more than a half million federal dollars to support the purchase of a snowblower to service the runway and apron areas of the facility. Minister of Transpo...
Oct 19, 2022
Suspect in Tuesday's transport truck crash released pending a court date
KAMLOOPS - An Alberta man has been released pending a court date following the collision that closed a portion of Columbia Street on Tuesday (Oct 18). In a news release issued Tuesday morning, police ...
Oct 19, 2022
Seniors advocate office seeking volunteers to survey Kamloops residents in long-term care
VICTORIA - The B.C. government's independent office acting in the interest of seniors and caregivers is asking Kamloops and area residents to volunteer in carrying out a survey.In a news release, the ...
Oct 19, 2022
Long-time Logan Lake councillor passes away at 80
KAMLOOPS - A long-time councillor and resident in Logan Lake has passed away.In a news release, the District of Logan Lake says Allan Smith passed away on Oct. 15 at the age of 80."On behalf on counci...
Oct 19, 2022
RCMP officer in Burnaby, B.C., stabbed to death at homeless camp
BURNABY, B.C. - An RCMP officer in Burnaby, B.C., has been stabbed to death in what Solicitor General Mike Farnworth calls a terrible tragedy. Farnworth said Tuesday the female officer died in the "co...
Oct 18, 2022
RCMP officer killed at Burnaby homeless camp
BURNABY, B.C. - An RCMP officer in Burnaby, B.C., has been killed in what Solicitor General Mike Farnworth calls a terrible tragedy. Media reports say the female officer was stabbed to death at a home...
Oct 18, 2022
Biker dies in Salmon Arm crash
SALMON ARM, B.C. - A motorcyclist is dead following a collision in Salmon Arm Saturday night (Oct. 15).RCMP say the single vehicle crash occurred in the 300 block of Salmon River Road at approximately...
Oct 18, 2022
Sentencing to begin for Dutch man guilty of harassment linked to death of B.C. teen
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. - The first day of a scheduled four-day sentencing hearing begins in a British Columbia court for a Dutch man found guilty of harassing Port Coquitlam, B.C., teen Amanda Todd. Ay...
Oct 11, 2022
