Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Despite dismal passenger numbers, Kamloops Airport focused on keeping travellers safe
KAMLOOPS - While some industries have started to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the travel industry continues to suffer. Last week, WestJet announced plans to reduce and even suspend service to m...
Oct 23, 2020
Kamloops business owner rattled after brazen early morning theft
KAMLOOPS - On Wednesday morning, a pair of thieves broke into a pair of downtown businesses, making off with nearly $50,000 worth of goods. RC Nation, a shop located on West Victoria Street was the se...
James Peters Oct 22, 2020
'First guys out:' western Canadian air tanker fleet busy despite drop in wildfires
RED DEER, Alta. - A family-run company providing air-tanker support to control menacing wildfires in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Yukon is a little less busy these days, but it has nothing ...
Oct 19, 2020
Both Kamloops electoral offices still looking to hire ahead of election day
KAMLOOPS - In just under two weeks, British Columbians will head to the polls to decide who has earned the privilege of forming a new provincial government. Election day is always busy, with thousands...
Oct 08, 2020
SD73 sees spike in Trades and Transitions enrollment
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops-Thompson school district is celebrating record enrolment in many of the experiential learning programs. From traditional trades, like carpentry and electrical, to a hairstyling...
Oct 07, 2020
Deficit on track to hit $330 billion with COVID effects lasting years, says PBO
OTTAWA - The parliamentary budget office says the federal deficit for the year is on track to hit $328.5 billion as a result of COVID-19. That figure released this morning reflects measures announced ...
Sep 29, 2020
The end of patio season bring new challenges for Kamloops restaurants and pubs
KAMLOOPS - With an election looming in BC, and uncertainty still surrounding the return students to the province's schools, unease might be the best way to describe how we've entered our first fall se...
Sep 23, 2020
Kelson Group plans to build more than 400 living units in downtown Kamloops with 'City Gardens'
KAMLOOPS - The Kelson Group purchased about 3.5 acres of land in the city's downtown three years ago, and on Monday (Sept. 21) the company revealed plans to bring a new, five-building development to t...
Sep 21, 2020
Kenney says cross-country Energy East pipeline remains a possibility
CALGARY - Alberta's premier says new federal Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole was just stating the obvious when he indicated the Energy East pipeline project was off the table in a conversation with t...
Sep 15, 2020
Kamloops and District Labour Council moves annual Labour Day picnic online due to COVID-19
KAMLOOPS - It's an annual tradition that usually takes place on Labour Day. Unfortunately, the Kamloops and District Labour Council made the tough decision to cancel their annual Labour Day Picnic, du...
Sep 04, 2020
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