Author Archives: Doug Collins
Kamloops long-term care residents, families thrilled to see restrictions lifting
KAMLOOPS - Lloyd Lott has been able to see his mom Alice with more frequency this spring and summer, albeit with strict protocols still in place. Masks have still been required during visits indoors -...
Jul 09, 2021
Unemployment rate drops in every province in June
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says the economy added 230,700 jobs in June as restrictions put in place to slow the pandemic were rolled back across the country. The gain came as the number of part-time p...
Jul 09, 2021
More lightning means more fires
KAMLOOPS - More lightning last night is sure to spark more fires in the area. Right now, there are 210 fires burning in the province, most of those in the Interior. 78 fires are currently burning in t...
Jul 09, 2021
B.C. Wildlife Park plans for future evacuations
KAMLOOPS - The recent Juniper Ridge wildfire has motivated many Kamloops residents to have an evacuation plan, and the BC Wildlife Park is refining its strategy to save the animals, too. "We did a dri...
Jul 08, 2021
Neighbourhood action helps save home metres away from Napier Lake wildfire
KAMLOOPS - The remnants of retardant remain on a log cabin home overlooking Napier Lake. It's left a mess, but ultimately saved the home that was metres from the flames, as the BC Wildfire Service act...
Jul 08, 2021
Loosened restrictions for B.C. long-term care visitation announced
VICTORIA - The province is significantly loosening visitation restrictions for seniors care homes in B.C., saying the COVID-19 vaccination program has made the environments much more safe. Starting Ju...
Jul 08, 2021
SPCA to go behind fire lines in Lytton
KAMLOOPS - The B-C S-P-C-A says it has been granted access to the village of Lytton to rescue any pets or animals left behind when residents fled. Staff with the organization will go behind the evacua...
Jul 08, 2021
Wilson-Raybould not seeking re-election, blasts 'toxic and ineffective' Parliament
OTTAWA - Independent MP Jody Wilson-Raybould has announced she will not seek re-election, saying Parliament has become "toxic and ineffective." The former Liberal cabinet minister announced her decisi...
Jul 08, 2021
A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country
As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and territories have begun releasing the reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational faciliti...
Jul 07, 2021
Village of Lytton issues statement on wildfire
KAMLOOPS - The Village of Lytton has issued a lengthy release following last week's devastating wildfire. The release says Village staff were alerted when someone banged on the office windows after ho...
Jul 07, 2021
