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Developers betting big on densification projects throughout Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - It's an empty lot right now. However, ARPA Investments plans to turn a spot at the corner of Tranquille Road and Clapperton Road into another thriving mixed-use hub in the heart of the Nort...
James Peters Apr 03, 2023
Kamloops businesses split on extended patios
KAMLOOPS - The downtown Kamloops business community is split on whether extended patios should remain a permanent fixture. On Tuesday, Kamloops city council voted to partially remove the patio extensi...
James Peters Jan 19, 2023
Cannabis-infused figs in Quebec may be delicious, but black market still thriving
MONTREAL - Cauliflower, garden beet, reishi mushroom - these are some of the odd flavours of edibles for sale at Quebec's provincially owned cannabis stores. Quebec prohibits edibles - cannabis-infuse...
Jan 12, 2023
Excitement builds for demolition of former North Shore hotel
KAMLOOPS - Soon, the Northbridge Hotel building won't be standing. On January 9th, the City of Kamloops announced plans to demolish the former Northbridge Hotel, which it bought back in 2021 for a lit...
James Peters Jan 10, 2023
Some Saskatchewan Sunwing passengers make it home, others make their own way back
REGINA - Some Sunwing travellers from Saskatchewan say the airline is leaving them at airports in other provinces, while another says her flight from Mexico that made it to Regina had dozens of empty ...
Dave Barry Jan 03, 2023
2022 Year in Review with Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson
Join host James Peters as he sits down with the new mayor, Reid Hamer-Jackson, to discuss his reasons for running, the challenges of his first days in office, and view of the future.WATCH:
Vern Strecheniuk Dec 28, 2022
Fee increase is one way forward for new recreation infrastructure in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - If you or a family member utilize a city recreation facility in Kamloops, you may have to pay more to use that piece of infrastructure in the future. That's because city council okayed a mo...
Aaron Schulze Dec 14, 2022
Kamloops council reduces business license fees for cannabis retailers by 96 per cent
KAMLOOPS - Cannabis has been legal in Canada for over four years, with private stores throughout BC operating for over three years. On Tuesday, Kamloops city council made things more affordable for th...
Dec 13, 2022
Early retirement decisions contribute to Kamloops labour shortage
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops businesses of all sizes have struggled to find and keep employees as labour shortages plague the entire country and most of the world. Dean Stainton, vice-president of people exper...
Aaron Schulze Nov 30, 2022
Kelson Hall officially opens as Fawcetts hand keys over to the city
KAMLOOPS - For years, there has been heated debate about the construction of a performing arts centre in Kamloops. On Monday (Nov. 28), the possibility of such a venue took a huge step forward, as Kel...
James Peters Nov 28, 2022
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