Category Archives: British Columbia

Bridge River suspect identified
The BC Coroners Service has identified the man believed to have carried out the attack in the offices of the Bridge River Indian Band near Lillooet Wednesday. He was 22-year-old David Allan Patrick Ja...
Kayla Derkach Oct 16, 2015

ICBC seeks another rate hike
Vehicle owners in BC could see another insurance rate hike. ICBC is seeking a 5.5 percent increase. ICBC justifies its latest rate increase request citing higher injury claims costs, which topped 2-bi...
Kayla Derkach Oct 16, 2015

Suspect dead, 10 others injured after an attack at the Bridge River Indian Band office
The Bridge River Indian Band confirms several staff members have been attacked at the Xwisten office near Lillooet. Four have been hospitalized and two are in serious condition. Chief Susan James told...
Kayla Derkach Oct 14, 2015

The Return of the Sockeye
If you're looking for a great family outing this Thanksgiving long weekend, Roderick Haig-Brown park might be the best way to spend some time with your kids. While it's not a dominant year for Sockeye...
Kayla Derkach Oct 09, 2015

Performing Arts Centre in the works for Merritt
Kamloops voters are preparing to go to a referendum next month to determine if the city should borrow close to 50 million dollars on a performing arts centre and parkade. In Merritt a local non profit...
Kayla Derkach Oct 09, 2015

Interior Health Hires Mazurkewich As New President and CEO
Interior Health has chosen a familiar face as its next President and Chief Executive Officer. Chris Mazurkewich will assume that top job at IH on October 26. Mazurkewich comes from Alberta, where he m...
Kayla Derkach Oct 06, 2015

Legal battle between BC golf icon and Merritt golf course ends
A legal battle between former PGA Tour winner Richard Zokol and a highly acclaimed golf course near Merritt has come to an end. Last year the golfer sued the owners of Sagebrush Golf and Sporting Club...
Kayla Derkach Oct 05, 2015

Coquihalla Bus Crash Injures 37
37 people were taken to hospitals across the province after a serious three vehicle accident that closed the Coquihalla Highway northbound for over 9 hours on Saturday. RCMP Sergeant Mike Pears says a...
Kayla Derkach Jun 27, 2015

Storm Brings Flash Flooding to BC Interior
The Mayor of Cache Creek says it’s likely his community will declare a State of Local Emergency this afternoon. John Ranta says about 50 people were displaced Saturday and says a declaration may...
Kayla Derkach May 23, 2015

Lillooet Man Launches Family Day Facebook Search
A Lillooet man has turned to Facebook as he searches for his long lost daughter, a girl he gave up for adoption 24 years ago. After attempts to find his daughter through legal avenues failed, Shayne H...
Kayla Derkach Feb 15, 2015

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