Tag Archives: Community
Provincial agricultural water infrastructure program a positive step ahead of expected drought
KAMLOOPS - On Monday (March 18), the B.C. Government announced an increase of funding for the Agricultural Water Infrastructure program to help farmers and ranchers with expected drought this summer.$...
Mar 19, 2024
Art Holding Memorial Arena named winner of $100K Game Changer Reno contest
CHASE, B.C. - It's no small feat to keep a secret in a small town, but arena management in Chase made sure to keep a lid on a $100,000 announcement today (Mar. 18). Monday afternoon, the community fou...
Mar 18, 2024
Several Kamloops golf courses open for season ahead of spring-like weekend weather
KAMLOOPS - It was such a mild winter for snowfall in the Kamloops area, some golf courses didn't have to entirely pause operations throughout the colder months. But with a touch of warm spring weather...
Mar 15, 2024
'Let's wake that museum back up': Museum advocates grapple with responsibly connecting the past to the present
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Museum was alive with discussion Thursday (March 14), as community members met face-to-face with Royal BC Museum representatives about how to thoughtfully modernize. "Let our v...
Mar 14, 2024
Surgical wait times improving across the board at Royal Inland Hospital
KAMLOOPS - In recent years, a person who was on the list for a surgical procedure at Royal Inland Hospital had a lengthy wait ahead of them - partly due to factors like pandemic service interruptions ...
Mar 12, 2024
Mustard Seed Kamloops fundraising with Coldest Night of the Year walk
KAMLOOPS - The Mustard Seed Kamloops is hoping the community will show up and bundle up Saturday (Feb. 24) for the Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walk. The annual event raises money for the non...
Feb 23, 2024
‘It’s definitely precedent setting:’ commercial prawn operator fined $250K
NANAIMO - Prawning in an environmentally sensitive area off the lower Sunshine Coast resulted in a heavy fine and fishing gear seizure against a Delta man. A recent provincial court sentencing hearing...
Feb 23, 2024
Parksville construction firm fined after issuing fake occupancy permits
NANAIMO - What's believed to be an unprecedented case of forgery in the mid-Island region involved a construction contractor issuing multiple fake occupancy permits for newly built homes. Don Ballard,...
Feb 20, 2024
Inaugural YKA Hot Chocolate Festival a heart-warming way to support a great local cause
KAMLOOPS - It's a tasty win-win. Buy a hot chocolate from participating local businesses this month, and a portion of the proceeds will go towards the Mount Paul Community Food Centre (CFC). "And one ...
Feb 14, 2024
Mount Paul Community Food Centre's affordable produce market aims to boost food security
KAMLOOPS - You've likely noticed an increase in your weekly grocery bill, particularly when it comes to fresh produce items. In response, the Mount Paul Community Food Centre (CFC) in Kamloops has cre...
Feb 13, 2024
