Foraging for Mushrooms
Edible mushrooms on band territory are for members only: Skwlāx
CHASE, B.C. - Skwlāx te Secwepemcúl̓ecw are reminding prospective springtime mushroom pickers to leave edible mushrooms on their territory to the band's members.In a news release, Kukpi7 James Tomma says spring is harvest time for edible mushrooms and a lot of outside pickers are making their way in."We h...
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Labour Strife
Steelworkers launch national campaign in support of striking Kamloops Hudson's Bay employees
KAMLOOPS - More than four months after their strike began, workers at the Aberdeen Mall Hudson's Bay store are stepping up pressure on the company.In a news release issued Friday (Apr. 26), United Steelworkers says it has launched a campaign that will target customers across Canada checking out the well-known Bay Days ...
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SOUTH CANOE
B.C. Trails Day to be celebrated in Shuswap
SALMON ARM, B.C. - The Shuswap Trail Alliance will host a celebration to mark the fourth annual B.C. Trails Day.The alliance will hold a family friendly Spring Trails Celebration, featuring a performance by Shred Kelly, at the South Canoe (east of Salmon Arm) trailhead on June 1."The trails within the Shuswap are ...
Apr 26, 2024
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Multiple Power Outages
Thousands without power in the North Shuswap Friday morning
UPDATE (11:30 a.m.): Crews are still trying to fully restore power in and around Merritt.BC Hydro says a power outage is impacting 237 customers south of Merritt.Meantime, power was restored for thousands of residents in the Shuswap.UPDATE (9:30 a.m.): Power has been restored for more than 1,000 residents in the Shuswa...
Apr 26, 2024
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Stolen Bikes Found
Trio of dirt bikes believed to be stolen recovered by Salmon Arm RCMP
SALMON ARM, B.C. - Three dirt bikes believed to be stolen were found in wooded areas and recovered by Salmon Arm RCMP. RCMP say officers recovered one dirt bike on a trail near the end of Ninth Avenue NE in Salmon Arm on Sunday (April 21) and the other two in the same area on Thursday. In a news release issued Thursday...
Apr 26, 2024
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Cassie's Charity Drive
Fundraising Kamloops family awarded Order of Saint Lazarus
KAMLOOPS - In the five years the McNutt family has hosted its annual Christmas Charity Drive, more than $200,000 has been donated to the Kamloops Hospice under Cassie McNutt's name. In recognition of the McNutt family's contributions to hospice care, it has been given the Order of Saint Lazarus Award.Saint Lazarus in C...
Apr 26, 2024
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2024 BREWLOOPS BEER FESTIVAL
BrewLoops returning to downtown Kamloops this weekend
KAMLOOPS - After a year off, the BrewLoops beer festival is back. On Saturday night (Apr. 27), thousands of people will flock to the city's downtown core for the return of the popular event. BrewLoops has a focus on B.C.-made products, and this year's festival will showcase more than 25 options of craft beer, cider and...
Apr 26, 2024
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the loop
North Shore stakeholders meet to talk bridging service gap created by The Loop's eviction
KAMLOOPS - With The Loop's eviction looming, North Shore access to warm meals and a day space for the homeless community may be threatened. On Thursday morning (Apr. 25), concerned community members and service providers gathered at The Loop's space in the 400-block of Tranquille Road to discuss bridging the potential ...
Apr 26, 2024
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YOUTH BEDS
New beds allow Day One Society to better care for Kamloops youth
KAMLOOPS - Day One Society in Kamloops has expanded its ability to provide care to the youth of Kamloops. Earlier this year, the society was finally able to open a dedicated youth wing with five single occupancy rooms at its Phoenix Centre location. The beds are available for anyone under the age of 25 who is looking t...
Apr 26, 2024
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Highway Collision
UPDATE: Highway 5 reopened near Little Fort
LITTLE FORT, B.C. - UPDATE (4:45 p.m.): Drive BC says the road has reopened. There is no word on injuries from the crash. EARLIER: For the second time this week, Highway 5 has been closed near Clearwater due to a serious collision. According to Drive BC, the Yellowhead Highway is closed for an 8.2-kilometre stretch nor...
Apr 25, 2024
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