Tag Archives: Community
Winter weather causes an additional challenge for Merritt rebuild
MERRITT, B.C. - The majority of Merritt residents made their way home this weekend after flood evacuation orders were lifted - but with the added layer of winter weather, the City says it's going to b...
Dec 06, 2021
Merritt Post Office resumes service
MERRITT, B.C. - The Merritt Post Office at 2040 Voght St. re-opened to customers.The post office begins its holiday hours this week; open Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fridays from 8:30...
Dec 06, 2021
'Not getting on a plane any time soon': Deportation decision delayed in Broncos case
CALGARY - A decision on whether a former truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash should be deported to India likely won't be coming until the new year. A lawyer for Jaskirat Sing...
Dec 06, 2021
Vigil taking place at TRU campus on Polytechnique massacre anniversary
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Faculty Association's Gender Equity Committee will host a vigil for the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.The vigil will take...
Dec 05, 2021
Prostate cancer scare compels Nanaimo man to step up advocacy
NANAIMO - A three time cancer survivor has new role in his retirement years: helping other people grappling with the same harrowing health battles he faced.Don Helgeson of Nanaimo, a recently retired ...
Dec 04, 2021
Brennan's Ugly Sweater Run becoming a tradition in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The holidays are all about traditions. This weekend, one of Kamloops' newest traditions turns five - the 5th annual Brennan's Ugly Sweater Run will take place this Sunday, December 5th.The ...
Dec 03, 2021
A weekend full of fundraising in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops RCMP is hosting its Stuff the Cruiser holiday campaign on Saturday (Dec. 4).After a COVID-19 pandemic hiatus, officers and volunteers will be stuffing a police cruiser with toy...
Dec 03, 2021
Referees land pro contracts, continue pushing NHL dream
NANAIMO - Two officials with strong Island connections are adamant they've made the right call in their careers.Bobby Jo Love, 26 and Graedy Hamilton, 21, both secured their first pro hockey contracts...
Dec 03, 2021
Record fall rains add another chapter to Nanaimo's weather story
NANAIMO -Fresh off the driest spring in Nanaimo's history which then turned into the hottest summer on record, we can now add the wettest fall to the wild weather list of 2021. Environment Canada reco...
Dec 03, 2021
VIDEO: 'We're just thrilled:' iconic Christmas lights tradition returns to mid-Island
QUALICUM BEACH - Following an unusually dark and quiet 2020 winter season at Milner Gardens, crowds are returning for the popular holiday spectacle.An ever-growing display of more than 100,000 Christm...
Dec 03, 2021
