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Kamloops City Council backs Acting-CAO Byron McCorkell, following Mayor's move to suspend
KAMLOOPS - In a shocking move, Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson suspended the City's acting CAO Byron McCorkell on Tuesday (March 26) citing the move as 'necessary to change the direction of the City of Kamlo...
Aaron Schulze 23h ago
City considering road and park additions in Valleyview, Dallas corridor alongside Pineridge site rezoning
KAMLOOPS - With a rezoning application coming forward to develop the Pineridge golf course into a new housing subdivision site, the City of Kamloops is also looking to make changes to the transportati...
Silvia Senna Mar 22, 2024
'Ultimately up to the ministry of health to fix this'; Hospital District back Merritt's fight for reliable ER service
KAMLOOPS - In the calendar year of 2023, the emergency room at the Nicola Valley Hospital in Merritt was closed 19 times. The closures were due to insufficient doctor or nursing levels to operate the ...
Silvia Senna Mar 22, 2024
Pioneer Park upgrades and utility work breaking ground this week
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is giving visitors to Pioneer Park a heads up that over the next several weeks, a myriad of upgrade work will be happening. Phase one began this week which includes res...
Mar 19, 2024
City of Kamloops organics collection returns to weekly pickup this week
KAMLOOPS - The weather may not feel like it quite yet, but spring has nearly sprung in Kamloops and the city's organic waste collection will be reverting back to weekly pick-ups. Over winter months, t...
Aaron Schulze Mar 04, 2024
Kamloops Fire Rescue chief says dedicated unit needed to address escalating volume of medical calls
KAMLOOPS - In recent years, Kamloops Fire Rescue has responded to more and more 'rescue' related emergencies. According to data provided to the City of Kamloops, KFR now accounts for more than 60 per ...
Aaron Schulze Feb 20, 2024
City of Kamloops, CUPE 900 headed to mediation following dismissed appeal of arbitration ruling
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops says it is ready to move forward after it recently lost its appeal of an arbitration decision related to a union grievance. The legal matter stems from municipal depart...
Aaron Schulze Feb 08, 2024
Kamloops officials, advocates hope new data will help dispel rumours about origins of homeless increase
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has released new information from the provincial Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction showing how vast the increase in homelessness has become. The repo...
Aaron Schulze Feb 07, 2024
White Cane Week kicks off with bowling challenge issued to Kamloops mayor and council
KAMLOOPS - White Cane Week has returned in Kamloops and the local White Cane Club has once again issued a bowling challenge to Kamloops council Tuesday afternoon (Feb. 6). The society hosts the annual...
Feb 06, 2024
City's Safety and Security Committee reiterates need for communication boost to public
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops' Safety and Security Select Committee met Tuesday (Jan. 30) to hear fourth quarter reports from several departments, along with updates on existing programs and engagement groups, ...
Aaron Schulze Jan 30, 2024
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SOUND OFF: NDP carbon tax hke adding to British Columbians' financial burdens
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Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening - Pruning the Pear Tree
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ROTHENBURGER: Outcome of suspension should have been easy to predict
7h ago
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SOUND OFF: Protecting our communities from flooding
Mar 27, 2024
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Art of Christmas - Alternative Greenery
ARMCHAIR MAYOR
ROTHENBURGER: TRU's claims about commitment to transparency aren't convincing
Mar 27, 2024
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WATCH: 1000 Ways to Heal with Ryan Deneault
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