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Kamloops cannabis retailers still waiting on province for approval

January 22, 2019 - 5:15pm Updated: January 22, 2019 - 6:43pm

KAMLOOPS — It’s been over three months since the legalization of cannabis across Canada, and here in British Columbia, only seven private retail cannabis stores have been approved by the province.

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Canadian tobacco company advocating for more consumer information on vaping

By Ashley Legassic

January 22, 2019 - 5:10pm

VANCOUVER — A Canadian tobacco company has paid a visit to BC as part of a campaign surrounding vaping.

Eric Gagnon with Imperial Tobacco Canada says he did reach out to the Ministry of Health for a meeting in Vancouver, but didn't get a response.

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Chimera Theatre opens newest production "The Robber Bridegroom"

By Adam Donnelly

January 22, 2019 - 5:02pm Updated: January 22, 2019 - 6:38pm

KAMLOOPS — The final rehearsals were underway this afternoon for a unique live production which will open to the public Thursday night at the Pavilion Theatre.

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BC police watchdog investigating car crash in Kamloops

By Ashley Legassic

January 22, 2019 - 2:51pm Updated: January 22, 2019 - 3:25pm

KAMLOOPS — The Independent Investigations Office of BC is asking for any witnesses to an officer-involved crash in Kamloops last month.

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Female pedestrian killed after being struck by vehicle in Quesnel

By Greg Fry / CKPG Today

January 22, 2019 - 9:51am

QUESNEL, B.C. — A woman is dead after she was struck by a vehicle last night in Quesnel.

Quesnel RCMP Sgt. Chris Riddle says the tragedy occurred just after 8:30 p.m. on Maple Drive near Kube Road.

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Kamloops newest Ironman smoothing wrinkles for less fortunate

By Adam Donnelly

January 21, 2019 - 4:33pm Updated: January 21, 2019 - 5:28pm

KAMLOOPS — Traditionally, the Ironman competition consists of three events: swimming, cycling and running a marathon.

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Two more pot shop applications to go before Kamloops council

By Ashley Legassic

January 21, 2019 - 4:19pm

KAMLOOPS — While only one retail cannabis store is operating in Kamloops, several private retailers have been given council approval — and two more are hoping they're added to the list.

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Chinese Cultural Association hopes to see new museum built in Kamloops

By Adam Donnelly

January 21, 2019 - 4:13pm Updated: January 21, 2019 - 5:33pm

KAMLOOPS — The provincial government is consulting with citizens across BC on a plan to build a museum honouring the historic contribution of Chinese Canadians.