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Hamer-Jackson expresses desire to get back to work after closed meeting, recusal Tuesday
KAMLOOPS - "(I) recuse myself from this meeting due to potential conflicts of interest," said Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson on Tuesday afternoon (Dec. 6).That was the end of Hamer-Jackson's day at city hal...
Dec 07, 2022
New finance minister, two new ministries a part of Premier Eby's cabinet
VICTORIA - New B.C. Premier David Eby has his first cabinet sworn in by Lieutenant-Governor Janet Austin at Government House in Victoria Wednesday (Dec. 7) morning.Among the most notable changes, Koot...
Dec 07, 2022
Kamloops mayor watched Tuesday council meeting from home over ASK Wellness defamation concerns
KAMLOOPS - Reid Hamer-Jackson felt he had no choice but to step away from Tuesday's city council meeting and watch it from home instead. "If I didn't, there are a lot of things in the agenda - if I ha...
Dec 06, 2022
Kamloops mayor recuses himself from entire regular council meeting Tuesday
KAMLOOPS - In an unusual turn of events at Kamloops City Hall, Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson recused himself from the entire regular council meeting Tuesday (Dec. 6).Shortly after the meeting began, Hamer-...
Dec 06, 2022
Heavy snowfall expected for North Thompson Tuesday morning
KAMLOOPS - A snowfall warning is in effect for the North Thompson region for most of Tuesday (Dec. 6). In an online statement, Environment Canada says 10 to 20 centimetres of snow is expected for the ...
Dec 06, 2022
Government reverses decision, allowing Salvation Army Kettle Campaign in front of B.C. Liquor Stores
KAMLOOPS - You can once again expect the familiar ring of Christmas bells every time you visit a B.C. Liquor Store this holiday season.The B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch has reversed course on a deci...
Dec 05, 2022
Clothing and hygienic products needed as the Mustard Seed prepares for 12 Days of Giving
KAMLOOPS - The Mustard Seed is kicking off its 12 Days of Giving campaign in Kamloops next week.From Dec. 12 to 23, the Seed says it will ask for "city-specific donations" to help those experiencing h...
Dec 05, 2022
Christmas Amalgamated Kamloops sees disruptions in service as phone lines are down
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops staple, Christmas Amalgamated has been operational in the city for 45 years.In 2022 during the holiday season when the program is needed most, Sally Whitson with Christmas Amalga...
Dec 04, 2022
Kamloops man arrested in connection to 2021 Columbia Street homicide
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP has arrested a man believed to be in connection with a homicide at the Howard Johnson Motel in 2021.On Saturday (December 3) after more than a year, a person has been connecte...
Dec 03, 2022
Kamloops winter shelter beds see rise in use; some being turned away due to limited capacity
KAMLOOPS - The temperatures overnight in Kamloops have dipped below -15C recently resulting, in more people who are homeless using the overnight winter shelters.The Mustard Seed and the Out of the Col...
Dec 01, 2022
