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Finance Minister Katrine Conroy to table her first budget, suggests deficits on way
VICTORIA - British Columbia Finance Minister Katrine Conroy says the provincial budget she'll release today won't be "quite as rosy" with deficits looming in the future. Conroy says the prospect of a ...
Feb 28, 2023
Scotties visitors help boost Kamloops economy
KAMLOOPS - Curling Canada was unsure how the 2023 Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Kamloops would fare, being the first back in front of a crowd since before the COVID-19 pandemic began. Overall, more...
Feb 27, 2023
Indigenous chiefs across Canada laud the pending approval of $2.8B settlement deal
VANCOUVER - First Nations leaders are voicing their formal support in Federal Court for a $2.8-billion settlement agreement to a class-action residential schools lawsuit. Former Tk'emlups te Secwepemc...
Feb 27, 2023
Kamloops Film Society celebrates new performance space at the Paramount Theatre
KAMLOOPS - On Sunday evening (Feb. 26), several dozen people braved the snowy streets of the city and packed into the Paramount Theatre in downtown Kamloops. However, it wasn't for the latest film soc...
Feb 27, 2023
Steal of two in fifth proves decisive as Einarson wins fourth consecutive Scotties title in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - It was a Sunday (Feb. 26) night rematch in the final of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts with a guarantee that history would be made.Colleen Jones was likely one of the most interested vie...
Feb 26, 2023
B.C. pledges $500 million to keep ferry fares low for travellers as inflation soars
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's premier has announced $500 million in new funding for BC Ferries to keep fares low for passengers. David Eby says a recent submission to the BC Ferries commissioner show...
Feb 26, 2023
Longtime Kamloops curling umpire receives award at the Scotties
KAMLOOPS - A local curling umpire who has officiated multiple major Canadian championships received an award at the 2023 Scotties Tournament of Hearts Saturday (Feb.25)Dianne Barker earned the Joan Me...
Feb 26, 2023
Kamloops RCMP investigate second shooting of man in five months
KAMLOOPS - For the second time in five months, Kamloops RCMP are investigating a shooting of the same individual.The latest shooting occurred early Saturday (Feb. 25) morning at a residence in the 700...
Feb 25, 2023
Blazers win 11th straight, defeat Hurricanes 6-2
LETHBRIDGE, A.B. - The win streak continues to stay alive as the Kamloops win their 11th consecutive game in Lethbridge Friday (Feb.24), defeating the Hurricanes 6-2.Logan Stankoven opened the scoring...
Feb 25, 2023
Kamloops shows its community support for Ukraine, one year after invasion
KAMLOOPS -Friday (Feb. 24) marks the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and all across Canada, citizens have been gathering to show support of Ukraine. Dozens rallied at Thompson ...
Feb 24, 2023
