Author Archives: Dave Barry
COLLINS: Sudden storms create flooding concerns
IT DOESN'T TAKE much to change our rivers and creeks from a mild flood concern to "all hands on deck". A sudden storm Tuesday that brought heavy rain, is exactly what we don't need right now. With a l...
Jun 05, 2022
COLLINS: New moves by Finland and Sweden create dilemma for Russia
This week has provided new challenges for Russian President Vladimir Putin. From finding out how poorly trained his soldiers are, to the intense resistance by Ukrainian forces, to the growing impact o...
May 29, 2022
Nurses in Kamloops meet with Interior Health brass to discuss concerns - and solutions
KAMLOOPS - Nursing staff at Royal Inland Hospital were able to meet face-to-face with the CEO of Interior Health on Thursday (May 26). After the meeting sessions, the BC Nurses Union says its membersh...
May 27, 2022
First of three flights bringing about 90,000 Ukrainians to Canada to land in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG - The first of three charter flights bringing Ukrainian refugees fleeing Russia's invasion to Canada is to land in Manitoba this afternoon. The flight is to touch down at around 2 p.m. at the...
May 23, 2022
Prime minister should have lieutenant-governor shortlists, constitutional lawyer says
OTTAWA - The COVID-19 emergency and a recent court ruling in New Brunswick show why the prime minister should have a succession plan for lieutenant-governors, one constitutional lawyer says. "The weir...
May 23, 2022
Prime minister should have lieutenant-governor shortlists, constitutional lawyer says
OTTAWA - The COVID-19 emergency and a recent court ruling in New Brunswick show why the prime minister should have a succession plan for lieutenant-governors, one constitutional lawyer says. "The weir...
May 23, 2022
PM set to attend the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc Le Estcwicwe´y memorial in Kamloops Monday
Support services are in place for residential school survivors and their families here. KAMLOOPS - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is scheduled to meet with Tk'emlps te Secwpemc Kkpi7 Rosanne Casimir an...
May 22, 2022
Kamloops Rivers FC takes field for first time Sunday
KAMLOOPS - In their inaugural season, Kamloops Rivers FC teams kick off their seasons Sunday (May 22).Kamloops is one of seven teams in the newly-formed League1BC soccer league, featuring both a men's...
May 22, 2022
Quaaout Lodge catches on fire, first responders on scene
CHASE - The Quaaout Lodge and Spa at Talking Rock Golf Resort has caught on fire.As of 10:00 a.m. Sunday (May 22), first responders are on scene and no injuries were reported.Little information is kno...
May 22, 2022
Blazers win Game 1 of west finals over Seattle 5-2
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers now lead the best-of-seven series against the Seattle Thunderbirds 1-0 after winning 5-2 Friday (May 20).After punching their ticket to the Western Conference Finals in...
May 21, 2022
