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Anti-Ajax coalition worries about ‘perception of bias’ if KGHM funds city’s review

KAMLOOPS – A coalition of anti-Ajax groups are concerned with the Kamloops city council decision to ask KGHM to fund their independent review. Mayor Peter Milobar met with the mining company this week and KGHM verbally agreed to pay for the city’s review of the Ajax mine. Spokesperson for the coalition Cynthia Ross Friedman worries...

Weekend rain should help improve air quality in Thompson-Okanagan

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The rain falling throughout the Thompson-Okanagan today should help with the forest fire smoke in the air. Although Environment Canada meteorologist Louis Kohanyi isn’t optimistic the rain forecast to fall throughout the weekend will be enough to lift the special air quality statement issued for the region. The forecast is calling for showers...

Two new projects added to road construction in Kamloops

KAMLOOPS – The contruction season continues in full force in Kamloops with two new project added to the list. Work on Aberdeen Drive will take place Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with the possibility of night work. Directional and alternating traffic will be maintained but motorists are advised to expect delays. On Tuesday,...