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New Gold identifying potential avenues to extend New Afton mine life beyond 2030
KAMLOOPS - One year after receiving approval for a huge expansion that extended the New Afton mine life to 2030, parent company New Gold is looking even further forward. In a news release issued Tuesd...
Oct 10, 2023
Four sitting MLAs in Kamloops and area to run for re-election under BC United umbrella
KAMLOOPS - A quartet of sitting Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) will run for re-election under the BC United banner in 2024.In a news release issued Tuesday (Oct. 10) morning, BC United Lea...
Oct 10, 2023
B.C. first province to sign individual health deal with feds, worth $1.2 billion
VANCOUVER - British Columbia is the first province to sign a tailored funding agreement with the federal government as part of the $196-billion health accord the prime minister offered provinces earli...
Oct 10, 2023
Nicola Valley Hospital's emergency department temporarily closes once again shortly after reopening
MERRITT, B.C. - Less than 24 hours after it reopened, the emergency department at Nicola Valley Hospital in Merritt will be temporarily closed.In a news release Tuesday (Oct. 10) morning, Interior Hea...
Oct 10, 2023
Blazers' Minten to start NHL season on Maple Leafs' roster
TORONTO - Kamloops Blazers forward Fraser Minten was the surprise of this year's Toronto Maple Leafs training camp. Now, the 19-year-old Vancouver native has been rewarded.The Maple Leafs announced Mo...
Oct 09, 2023
Canadians stuck in Israel as flights are cancelled, embassy closed for Thanksgiving
Some Canadians say they are stuck in Israel in the midst of deadly fighting as airlines cancel their flights out and reaching the Canadian Embassy on a holiday weekend proves difficult. Hamas militant...
Oct 08, 2023
Local bounty on full display at Kamloops Farmers Market for Thanksgiving weekend
KAMLOOPS - Laden with fresh produce from farms around the region, the cornucopia was overflowing at the Kamloops Farmers Market on Saturday. Shoppers were in search of supplies for their Thanksgiving ...
Oct 07, 2023
Canadian politicians condemn deadly surprise Hamas attack on Israel
Canadian politicians condemned an unprecedented Saturday attack Hamas militants waged on Israel that is being called the deadliest in the country in years. Hours after the militants fired thousands of...
Oct 07, 2023
Impairment ruled out in Thursday's fatal semi crash near Spences Bridge
KAMLOOPS - The Trans Canada Highway has finally re-opened north of Spences Bridge, more than 24 hours after it was shut down by a horrific collision between two tractor-trailer units.B.C. Highway Patr...
Oct 06, 2023
Category 2 fire prohibition being lifted in Kamloops Fire Centre
KAMLOOPS - The gradual lifting of fire restrictions in the Kamloops Fire Centre will continue Friday (Oct. 6).In a news release, the BC Wildfire Service says Category 2 open burning will be permitted ...
Oct 06, 2023
