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Kamloops, B.C., to host 2023 Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Kamloops, B.C., has been selected as the host city of the 2023 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. The Canadian women's curling championship will be at the Sandman Centre Feb. 17-26, 2023. "Hosting the Sco...
Jan 06, 2022
City's building report shows more than 50 per cent decrease in 2021 construction revenue
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has released its year end building permit report which shows that 2021 saw less than half of the construction value than 2020.In 2020, the City of Kamloops saw $416,119...
Jan 06, 2022
RCMP advising against leaving cars unattended after Barriere gas station theft
BARRIERE - Barriere RCMP are urging people to not leave their cars unattended with the keys in the ignition after a truck was stolen from a gas station Tuesday afternoon (Jan. 4).Police say the owner ...
Jan 06, 2022
Kamloops RCMP discover drugs, weapons and stolen property during eviction
KAMLOOPS - RCMP officers in Kamloops recovered drugs, stolen property and weapons as they assisted with an eviction on Tranquille Road on Dec. 31.Officers and movers gained access the unoccupied room,...
Jan 06, 2022
COVID affects eight of 20 firefighters in Prince Rupert, B.C.
PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. - The City of Prince Rupert, B.C., is reassuring its community that essential fire protection is in place even though eight of 20 firefighters are off the job because of COVID-19. ...
Jan 06, 2022
B.C. long-term care residents are entitled to a designated visitor: seniors advocate
VICTORIA - British Columbia's seniors advocate is asking the province to designate one person as an essential visitor for every long-term care resident as the facilities move to stem the spread of COV...
Jan 06, 2022
Hell or High Water fundraiser announced in support of flood and fire victims in B.C.
MERRITT - Kenny Hess and EH Canada Travel have announced a fundraiser to support communities in B.C. that were affected by this year's extreme weather events.Money raised at the Hell or High Water liv...
Jan 06, 2022
Kamloops bus driver recognized for good deed
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops bus driver was recently recognized on social media for helping an elderly woman navigate the snowy sidewalk of Tranquille Road.Operator Darren Kiesman was driving his Route 1 Tra...
Jan 06, 2022
Red Wings-Ducks postponed hours before schedule game
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - The scheduled game Thursday night between Anaheim and the Detroit Red Wings has been postponed to Sunday because of COVID-19-related issues affecting the Ducks. Anaheim placed c...
Jan 06, 2022
Hosting 2023 Scotties completes Kamloops' curling resumé
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops has welcomed the Brier - twice in fact, the first in 1996 when Manitoba's Jeff Stoughton won at the Riverside Coliseum and then in 2014 at Interior Savings Centre when Kevin Koe's ...
Jan 06, 2022
