Tag Archives: Community
Interior Health to host pop-up vaccination clinic at FreshCo in Sahali
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health (IH) says another pop-up vaccination clinic will be available in Kamloops next week. Starting Monday, Aug. 9, IH will be hosting a recurring pop-up clinic at the FreshCo gro...
Aug 03, 2021
Nanaimo riders dreaming of open roads on custom-made chopper
NANAIMO - Two local riders are looking to make their riding dreams a reality.Joel Wilson and Dan Morison are in the final stages of a North America-wide contest to build a custom chopper motorcycle wi...
Aug 03, 2021
VIDEO: Massive march honours missing children from former Penelakut residential school
Editor's Note: The following story contains descriptions of trauma and abuse suffered by Indigenous children at Canada's residential schools. Discretion is advised. The National Indian Residential Sch...
Aug 02, 2021
'Everyone's excited:' Ladysmith Days returns after canceled 2020 event
LADYSMITH - Two days of activities are packed into one as people descend on Ladysmith for an annual town festival.Ladysmith Days goes Sunday, Aug 1 starting early with a children's bullhead derby at t...
Aug 01, 2021
'It feels like we're back in Toronto': Fans flock to stadium for Jays' return
TORONTO - A sea of blue jerseys and T-shirts welcomed the Toronto Blue Jays back to the Rogers Centre on Friday as fans flocked to see the team play at home for the first time in nearly two years. The...
Jul 31, 2021
More than $300K awarded in damages after campaign of hate against Port Alberni shelter space
PORT ALBERNI - Staff at Port Alberni's homeless shelter were awarded more than $300,000 in damages after accusations they manufactured the homelessness and opioid crises for profit and covered up deat...
Jul 30, 2021
Monthly event helped Nanaimo's homeless keep their feet safe
NANAIMO - People living rough in Nanaimo no longer have to worry about their shoes falling apart. The second monthly Happy Feet give away on Friday, July 30 helped dozens of people experiencing homele...
Jul 30, 2021
Gender inequality in Kamloops to be addressed through federal government grant
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Elizabeth Fry Society will be looking to develop methods to overcome gender inequality through the support of the federal government's Feminist Response and Recovery Fund. A $3...
Jul 30, 2021
Retirement comes early for Sorrento man
KAMLOOPS - Retirement is coming early for Michael Hewlett of Sorrento after a big lottery win this month. The Sorrento man won $500,000 playing the Extra in a July 13 Lotto Max draw.The win will allow...
Jul 30, 2021
Outdoor theatre returns in Kamloops with Project X Theatre's 'Gruff!'
KAMLOOPS - For many theatre groups, it's been well over a year since they've performed for an in-person audience. But starting in August, Kamloops residents can take in 'Theatre Under the Trees', with...
Jul 29, 2021
