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Jennifer Stahn
Public wants dogs allowed on McArthur Island
KAMLOOPS - The Rivers Trail runs from one end of the city to the other but people walking their dogs are forced to deviate from the trail once they hit McArthur Island because of a no dogs allowed bylaw at the park. City of Kamloops staff are hoping to change that in 2015, but there...
New ski areas set to open at Sun Peaks
KAMLOOPS - When you head up to Sun Peaks this winter you will have 500 acres of new terrain and a couple of new runs to choose from. New runs in West Morrisey will appeal to the more experienced skiers and the Gil’s will feature a vertical double with a lower ski out back to...
Poppy campaign is underway
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - The annual poppy campaign began on Halloween and runs until Remembrance Day. Every year legions around the country sell poppies, the international symbol of remembrance, from the last Friday in October through to Nov. 11. Cadets, veterans and volunteers will be out in the community peddling poppies and donation boxes are going up...
Okanagan sex offender arrested on outstanding warrants
TWO MEN ARRESTED UNDER B.C. FUGITIVE RETURN PROGRAM THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - A man convicted of sexual touching in a Penticton court last summer has been arrested by Kamloops RCMP and returned to Ontario on outstanding warrants, while another man with outstanding warrants stemming from an alleged domestic incident was arrested in the North Okanagan and returned...
Ghosts of the Southern Interior
FROM ALBERT OF SAGEBRUSH TO LOYD OF TOWNE THEATRE THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - If spooky is what you are after this Halloween you are in luck, the region is ripe with ghosts and haunted houses sure to make your hair stand on end. In Kamloops, one of the most famous haunted buildings is Padova, the old sanatorium...
No treats from Mother Nature this Halloween
ENVIRONMENT CANADA PREDICTS AN UMBRELLA IS IN YOUR FUTURE THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - If makeup is part of your Halloween costume you may want to come up with a plan ‘B’ as it looks like Mother Nature will not be doling out any weather treats Friday. The forecast calls for cool temperatures and rain. The rain forecast...
Kinder Morgan to file court action against protesters blocking pipeline work
VANCOUVER – Energy giant Kinder Morgan is seeking a court order to stop local residents from blocking survey work for a pipeline route through a conservation area in Metro Vancouver.
STAHN: The committed life of a search and rescue volunteer
I spent an evening with our local search and rescue members recently. It was kind of like being a kid playing dress up — I got to hang out and pretend I was one of them while they took part in a training session. But I honestly don’t think I could ever do what they...
It’s all about safety on Halloween
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - The first thing that comes to mind on Halloween is safety, at least for parents. Kids are only thinking about the candy and costumes, but there are ways to help keep them safe on Halloween night, even if it’s the last thing on their minds. Always make sure young children are accompanied by...
Group continues to improve Lac du Bois trails
KAMLOOPS - If you’ve biked at Lac du Bois recently you may have noticed some changes as a local biking group continues to improve the trail system with maintenance, maps and signs. The Kamloops Bike Riders Association signed a partnership with B.C. Parks earlier this year. Since then they have been working towards managing and...
Big White hosting Team B.C.
KELOWNA - Big White will play host to a Team B.C. training camp this season. Team B.C. Alpine Ski Racers U16 will spend three days training for the 2015 Canada Winter Games at Big White in January. "We are thrilled to host the camp here at Big White," Michael Ballingall with the resort says. The...
Open burning goes ahead, smoke visible
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Cooler temperatures and lighter winds mean conditions are safe for open burning in most areas, and that means we can expect to start seeing more smoke in the air. B.C. Wildfire officials sayprivate landowners, Wildfire Management Branch personnel and industry partners are burning piles of wood debris to reduce wildfire risks. The provincial...
Group places 116 Canadian flags along Alberta highway to remember war dead
SYLVAN LAKE, Alta. – A group has placed a long row of 116 Canadian flags along a central Alberta highway in a colourful tribute to Canada's war dead.
Where to get your haunt on this Halloween
KAMLOOPS - The costume is ready and the countdown is on and this year there are a lot of options for both young and old, indoors and out. Temperatures are expected to be near normal Friday evening with the mercury dropping to 0 Celsius. But parents not wanting to venture outdoors to trick or treat...
Video showcases Canadian lack of tolerance… for racism
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Canadians have come together over the past week to not only remember the lives of two soldiers who were killed in cold blood on Canadian soil, but to defend the rights of Muslims across the country. Prime Minister Stephen Harper was quick to call the man who shot Cpl. Nathan Cirillo at the...
B.C. park selected as finalist for National Geographic travel award
GWAII HAANAS – A national park at the southern edge of British Columbia's Haida Gwaii archipelago is in the running for a National Geographic travel award.
Kelowna’s most wanted
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of Oct. 28, 2014. Christopher Lee Thompson (DOB 1979-07-16) is wanted for two counts of fail to comply with probation. Thompson is described as a 35-year old white male, 5’11” tall and 177 lbs. He...
Kelowna’s most wanted
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of October 29, 2014. Nigel Anthony Chouinard (DOB 1986-12-01) is wanted for three counts of breach of probation. Chouinard is described as a 27-year old white male, 6’1” tall and 161 lbs. He has brown...
City, CUPE 338 ratify five-year collective agreement
KELOWNA - CUPE Local 338 and the City of Kelowna have ratified an historic five-year collective agreement. The agreement is effective Jan. 1, 2014 to Dec. 31, 2018. “This historic five-year agreement provides fair compensation for employees while enhancing service and operational flexibility,” says Stu Leatherdale, Director of Human Resource & Corporate Performance. “The annual...
Share your ideas for the brightest future for Kamloops
Kamloops - Throughout the month of October, the City of Kamloops has actively engaged the public through phase one of the review and update of KAMPLAN. Although staff are busy compiling the input received, there are still a few more days to get involved and complete the online survey. All citizens are encouraged to share...
Mailing error causes election confusion in Sun Rivers
KAMLOOPS - A mailing error that caused Sun Rivers residents to get City of Kamloops voting information could cause confusion among voters, one candidate says. Thompson-Nicola Regional District candidate Mel Rothenburger says he is concerned the error, which mistakenly put Sun Rivers residents on a mailing list for city voter cards, will negatively affect voter...
Water main ‘failure’ causes delays in Vernon
VERNON - Between the city and CN work crews, drivers can expect closures and delays at a couple different intersections around the city. A 'water main failure' early Wednesday morning has also led to delays in the 32 Street and 40 Avenue area of the city. The failure occurred at 4007 32 Street and six...
Rockets’ Jackson Whistle named Vaughn CHL Goaltender of the Week
KELOWNA – The Canadian Hockey League today announced Jackson Whistle of the Kelowna Rockets is the Vaughn CHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending Oct. 26. Whistle posted a 2-0-0-0 record with a shutout victory for a goals-against-average of 0.50 and save percentage of .981. Whistle made 53 saves in two games for...
Mudslide at Sri Lanka tea plantation buries workers’ homes; 10 dead, more than 250 missing
KOSLANDA, Sri Lanka – A mudslide triggered by monsoon rains buried scores of workers' houses at a tea plantation in central Sri Lanka on Wednesday, killing at least 10 people and leaving more than 250 missing, an official said.