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'A tangible symbol that we are coming back'; Lytton unveils first municipal building more than four years after fire
LYTTON, B.C. - After setting multiple records this week as the hottest spot in the country, temperatures cooled off on Friday (Aug. 29) just in time for a celebration. More than four years since a dev...
Michael Reeve Aug 29, 2025

Trans-Canada crash mars long weekend traffic through Sicamous
SICAMOUS, B.C. - Ahead of long weekend travel, the Trans-Canada Highway is partially closed in Sicamous Friday (Aug. 29) after a multi-vehicle crash. Photos from the scene show the crash involved at l...
James Peters Aug 29, 2025

RCMP say swimmer who drowned in Tobiano Saturday was TRU international student
TOBIANO, B.C. - The person who drowned in Tobiano last Saturday (Aug. 23) evening has been identified by police as a Thompson Rivers University international student.In a news release Thursday (Aug. 2...
Victor Kaisar Aug 29, 2025

TRU welcomes back students, adapts to the changing landscape of post-secondary education
KAMLOOPS - The new semester at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is set to get underway next week, under a whole new dynamic of student enrollment. Federal mandates have lowered the amount of internati...
Michael Reeve Aug 28, 2025

'It's left a big hole in our lives'; One year after Coquihalla hit-and-run, victim's family pleads for information
MERRITT, B.C. - The family of a man killed in a hit-and-run on the Coquihalla Highway one year ago is making a desperate appeal for information.The body of Buddy Rhodes, 24, was found at the side of t...
James Peters Aug 28, 2025

Firearms investigation leads to RCMP presence at North Kamloops home Thursday
KAMLOOPS - RCMP in Kamloops are asking people to avoid the 2300-block of Fleetwood Avenue because of an ongoing police operation this morning (Aug. 28). In a news release, Kamloops RCMP say members of...
Victor Kaisar Aug 28, 2025

'A really hard year for families'; big year of changes at SD73 brings trepidation for DPAC Chair
KAMLOOPS - In less than a week, parents will be celebrating as students will be returning to classrooms across Kamloops to begin the new school year. The new year brings with it considerable change fo...
Michael Reeve Aug 27, 2025

Authorities say Minneapolis school shooter has been 'contained'
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A shooting occurred Wednesday morning during the first week of classes at a Minneapolis Catholic school, Minnesota governor's said. Authorities gave no immediate information on the ...
James Peters Aug 27, 2025

Carney tours Latvian military base to wrap up European trip
DAI - Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Latvia this morning visiting troops stationed as part of Canada's largest overseas mission. Latvia is home to Operation Reassurance, a multi-national deployment ...
James Peters Aug 27, 2025

Lytton records hottest temperature across Canada this year as province bakes
LYTTON - The Village of Lytton is living up to its reputation as the hottest location in Canada. Temperatures in the Fraser Canyon community have surpassed 40 C for three consecutive days, including 4...
James Peters Aug 26, 2025

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