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Settlement services offered to Ukrainians arriving at three airports in Canada
VANCOUVER - Settlement agencies across the country have joined forces to support Ukrainians arriving through a federal emergency program at three airports, Canada's immigration minister said Tuesday. ...
Apr 13, 2022
Vancouver mayor aims to increase empty homes tax to fund affordable housing
Vancouver's mayor has announced a plan to boost the empty homes tax rate to five per cent and double its compliance audits in an effort to provide more affordable housing. Kennedy Stewart says his dec...
Apr 13, 2022
City of Kamloops to have outreach workers join Community Service Officers on foot patrol
KAMLOOPS - The City will hire outreach workers from social agencies like ASK Wellness to accompany Community Services Officers on foot patrols. Outreach workers help connect unsheltered homeless peopl...
Apr 13, 2022
Phoenix Centre's Out of the Ashes bursary looking for applicants and donors
KAMLOOPS - In 2008, Leann and Ron Kopytko established the Out of the Ashes bursary, which is available to people who have experienced substance use and addiction, and want to make positive changes in ...
Apr 13, 2022
Kamloops science fair students draw inspiration from family to help others
KAMLOOPS - Students from five school districts in the region came together Wednesday (Apr. 13) at TRU to showcase their projects for a chance to advance to nationals. Ethan Worthington lives in a home...
Apr 13, 2022
KEG Conference and Trade Show returns to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Exploration Group (KEG) was finally able to host its annual conference and trade show this week. The event had been postponed for the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemi...
Apr 13, 2022
Tick pics: Interior residents encouraged to utilize new photo-info app and tick prevention measures
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops is known for its many hiking trails and nature parks for spring and summer outings, and Interior Health is reminding people to check for ticks while exploring. Hiking in tall grass...
Apr 13, 2022
SOUND OFF: Does British Columbia's housing shortage really exist?
BRITISH COLUMBIA IS HOME TO MANY AFFORDABLE CITIES, including Nanaimo and Kamloops. But house prices are expected to rise by 8.5 per cent throughout 2022 which will make some of these locations tough ...
Apr 13, 2022
Quebec duck farm says it has detected a case of highly pathogenic avian flu
MONTREAL - A Quebec duck farm says it has detected a case of avian flu in one of its breeding facilities. Brome Lake Ducks says in a news release that the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain of avian influe...
Apr 13, 2022
Veteran jockey Stein looking forward to a full 2022 Woodbine racing schedule
TORONTO - It's been some time since veteran jockey Justin Stein could actually look forward to a full racing season at Woodbine Racetrack. The global pandemic forced delayed starts in 2020 and 2021. O...
Apr 13, 2022
