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Port Alberni wants control of dormant waterfront mill property
PORT ALBERNI - City councillors in Port Alberni are demanding Western Forest Products hand over the keys to the Somass mill site if they're not going to use the property.Mayor Sharie Minions said the ...
Jun 22, 2021
New benches bringing vibrant colours to Oceanside region
PARKSVILLE - Travellers and Oceanside residents will be able to sit and take in the amazing natural views while enjoying artistic creativity. Thirty freshly painted benches, built by Ballenas Secondar...
Jun 20, 2021
Two Maxmillion winners in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - There could be a new millionaire in Kamloops. While Friday (June 18) night's Lotto Max draw once again didn't see a winning ticket for the $70 million jackpot, 33 of the 70 Maxmillion prize...
Aaron Schulze Jun 19, 2021
'It's really sad:' Whiskey Creek service station flattened in non-suspicious fire
WHISKEY CREEK - Fire officials believe a damaging blaze which destroyed the Whiskey Creek Co-op service station was accidental.Lt. Theresa Benoit with Coombs-Hillers Volunteer fire department said the...
Jun 18, 2021
Sun Peaks eager for regular summer programming following Step Two of B.C.'s Restart
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - Resort municipalities across the province were thrilled as B.C.'s Restart entered Step Two on Tuesday (June 15).Step Two arrived just in time for Sun Peaks. The resort's opening week...
James Peters Jun 16, 2021
B.C. government supports temporary patios going permanent under liquor regulations
VICTORIA - More than 2,000 temporary B.C. patios authorized to serve liquor during the COVID-19 pandemic can apply to become permanent under amended provincial liquor regulations.This includes prospec...
Jun 15, 2021
Rocky Mountaineer resuming Western Canada operations July 5
KAMLOOPS - As Step Two of B.C.'s Restart will begin Tuesday (June 15), Rocky Mountaineer announced it will resume operations on a reduced schedule starting July 5. The luxury train tour company's "Fir...
Doug Collins Jun 14, 2021
Help wanted: Tourism, hospitality operators trying to fill jobs as summer bookings increase in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Travel restrictions are starting to ease this month, and more and more British Columbians are making summer plans with hotel bookings, and tourism activities. After months of limited social...
Doug Collins Jun 14, 2021
ICBC to issue another round of COVID-19 rebates
VANCOUVER - Working from home, and less travel is going to put more money back in the pockets of B.C. drivers.The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) has announced it will issue a second ...
Jun 11, 2021
BCLC celebrates inclusion with Progress flag raising at company HQ in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Across North America, it's Pride Month. First celebrated in June 1970, one year after the Stonewall Uprising in New York City, Pride is about promoting self-affirmation, dignity, equality a...
Jun 10, 2021
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