Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Stone says there's 'palpable excitement' about leader from the Interior
KAMLOOPS - Todd Stone walked into the Mountain Room at TRU to his hometown crowd on Tuesday night. Family, friends, and BC Liberal supporters rallied in support of Stone’s bid to become the next...
Oct 11, 2017
World Mental Health Day sheds light on mental illness
KAMLOOPS - Today (Oct. 10) marks World Mental Health Day, a day to bring awareness to and end the stigma of mental illness. While one in five Canadians struggle with a mental illness, Christa Mullaly ...
Oct 10, 2017
Social agencies connect with homeless during Homelessness Action Week
KAMLOOPS - Oct 8-14 is Homelessness Action Week, a time when communities across B.C. work to bring awareness to the issue of homelessness, and what services are available. “It’s a time of ...
Oct 10, 2017
Stone has 'a tough row to hoe' in leadership bid says retired TRU prof
KAMLOOPS - Does Todd Stone have what it takes to win the leadership of the BC Liberal Party? The Kamloops-South Thompson MLA was the eighth candidate to throw his hat in the ring Tuesday morning. R...
Oct 10, 2017
Kamloops Senator pleased bill targeting junk food has entered the House of Commons
KAMLOOPS - Conservative Senator Nancy Greene Raine is “very pleased” an issue she’s championed for years has finally been introduced into the House of Commons. Bill S-228, the child ...
Oct 10, 2017
Stone makes Liberal leadership bid official
KAMLOOPS - The worst-kept secret in B.C. politics is now official: Todd Stone is running for the leadership of the BC Liberal Party. The Kamloops-South Thompson MLA launched his bid this morning at a ...
Oct 10, 2017
Family confirms Seguin's death caused by accidental overdose
KAMLOOPS - The family of Christopher Seguin, the Thompson Rivers University vice president who passed away suddenly last month, has confirmed his death was caused by an accidental overdose. Seguin die...
Oct 09, 2017
Arjun Singh open to using recycling savings to lower property taxes
KAMLOOPS - The idea is being touted as not half bad. During this fall’s by-election Mayoral Candidate Bill McQuarrie said he’s use the extra $1.3 million the city saves every year as parts...
Oct 08, 2017
Retired Canadian peacekeeper calls feds suicide prevention strategy 'smoke and mirrors'
LOGAN LAKE, B.C. - It’s hoped to reduce the number of suicides among those who have served in uniform. Earlier this week the feds released a joint-suicide prevention strategy between National De...
Oct 07, 2017
Education Minister's plan to visit Kamloops 'extremely positive'
KAMLOOPS - School district officials are calling it a step in the right direction. In August the board presented a brochure to the Ministry of Education requesting $60 to 70 million additional capital...
Oct 07, 2017
