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Jennifer Stahn
Venture Kamloops website top of the pack
KAMLOOPS - Venture Kamloops is not only top in the province when it comes to marketing, a recent award shows the economic development group is also top in the country. As the economic development arm for the city Venture Kamloops was recognized as a leader in the web-based marketing and website category with the Marketing...
Industrial, retail growth strong
KAMLOOPS - With 45,000 square feet of industrial space and 28,000 sq. ft. of retail space under construction in the city of Kamloops, the third quarter of 2014 was well ahead of 2013. On the outskirts of Kamloops Moly-Cop is currently building a 45,000 sq. ft. expansion and around town several companies have either snapped...
SPCA dealing with ringworm, feral cats
KAMLOOPS - Four is not a lucky number the local SPCA right now — for the fourth time this year the shelter had to shut down because of ringworm while they deal with four different feral colonies of cats. Valerie Wilson says the mom and puppies that may have ringworm are in a foster home...
Pitbelly drops out of mayoral race
KAMLOOPS - Mr. Open Pitbelly has stepped out of the ring and is no longer running for mayor. Elaine Sedgman, who dressed up as Pitbelly as satirical performance art, did not want her name to be on the ballot in place of Open Pitbelly. “After a walk in the park, his manager Elaine Sedgman, has...
UPDATE: Man dead after single vehicle crash in Westsyde
KAMLOOPS - A 57-year-old man has died following a single vehicle crash at 6:45 a.m. near The Dunes golf course. Westsyde Road was closed until about 7:45 a.m. at which point it was opened to single lane alternating traffic. Cpl. Cheryl Bush says motorists can expect delays and asks they avoid the area as police...
Tesla bringing speed to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Car enthusiasts and environment lovers can share a little excitement this week after it was announced Tesla Motors is bringing a set of fast-charging stations to Kamloops. The company, beloved by those in the technology, green and automotive industries for its pioneer work in developing renewable energy vehicles, will be leasing 1,300 square-feet...
Kamloops to take a look at what kind of arts centre best suits the city
KAMLOOPS - Arts and culture has taken yet another leap forward thanks to approval of a study that will outline exactly what Kamloops needs in a performing arts centre. While the study into what a performing arts centre would need to look like in Kamloops was approved alongside the city budget earlier this year the...
$9.3 million bridge upgrade set for spring
KAMLOOPS - If construction this year has been a headache for you, just wait until next year. Major road work is expected to begin on Overlanders Bridge in the spring and then Columbia Street work will begin in early summer. Not a single elector in the city sent in a letter against the $9.3 million...
Savona Trailers provided illegal camping
KAMLOOPS - Two lake front lots in Savona that were used as a campground up through the 1990s should not have been used for seasonal camping when the new owners took over in 2006 the Supreme Court of B.C. has decided. Thompson Nicola Regional District Development Director Regina Sadilkova says after nearly seven years of...
City prefers Lac du Bois route for pipeline
KAMLOOPS - As we wind down on the public comment period for the Kinder Morgan expansion project city staff are pointing to the Lac du Bois route as the better option while a group trying to protect the park has garnered more than 6,600 signatures against the route. Two options have been put forward for...
Retired firefighter joining council race
KAMLOOPS - Andy Philpot is an avid volunteer who has worked with the Kamloops Fire Department and St. John Ambulance, and now he is looking to add city councillor to his repertoire. This time around he says he is focusing on representing all areas of Kamloops and promoting public consultation. Sustainability, sport and culture are...
Your chance to see a blood-red moon this week
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Not only do we get to view a full moon and a minor meteor shower this week, we will also be treated to a total lunar eclipse that will give the moon a blood red colour. In our end of the world, the eclipse is expected to be visible from start to finish,...
A look at what election issues are this fall
KAMLOOPS - Ajax? Arts? Parking? Property taxes? A new survey is focused on finding out exactly what Kamloops residents are most concerned about heading into the Nov. 15 civic election. The Kamloops Voters Society is conducting an online survey from Oct. 5-15 to find out what election topics residents are most concerned about before candidate...
Kamloops waiting for impact study of boundary extension on local First Nations
KAMLOOPS - A plan to increase the heavy industry tax base by extending the city limits to include the New Gold mine site has been delayed while the city waits for details on what the economic impact on local First Nations could be from the annexation. After multiple requests from members of the four heavy...
City looks to repair storm damage
KAMLOOPS - It’s hard to forget the July 23 storm that hit Kamloops hard and fast, leaving a wake of flooded roads, vehicles and trails. Two and a half months later the city is looking to complete nearly $1 million in emergency repairs and is planning on how to address the remaining damage over the...
ELECTION 2014: Who’s officially in the race to city hall so far
KAMLOOPS - With one week down and one more to go for candidates to file nomination papers we have already seen more than a dozen people officially throw their hats in the ring for a spot on city council. Three of the candidates are ones who had not previously declared their intent to run and...
Future of Stuart Wood landmark could include TRU
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University is interested in the historic Stuart Wood Elementary School in downtown Kamloops. The City and university have signed an agreement to look at the possible future uses of the school, which is set to be turned back over to the city in September 2016 after students and staff are head...
What does a school board trustee do?
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Most people have heard of a school board, and school trustees, but what exactly is the role of a trustee? Nominations have opened in advance of the municipal elections throughout the province on Nov. 15. Keep in mind that school districts are a huge employers with big, taxpayer-funded budgets, so even if you...
About that Ajax statement on election campaign funding
KAMLOOPS - The company behind the Ajax Mine proposal made a point of noting it won't contribute money to political candidates, but it’s not that simple. Even though the city has little say in whether the open pit gold and copper mine gets the go-ahead, the proposed mine is a major issue for candidates in...
Both sides of abortion debate rallying this weekend
KAMLOOPS - If you’re driving down Columbia Street on Sunday be prepared to come between two opposing sides in the abortion debate — simultaneous rallies are expected to be held near the corner of Columbia Street and McGill Road Sunday afternoon. The Tk’emlups “Kamloops” Pro-Choice Society put out a notice on Facebook this week it...
STAHN: Who’s backing our candidates?
In this day and age, doesn't it seem wrong that we won't know who gave money to political candidates until the election is over? A couple of council candidates have already turned to online fundraising, and these platforms require at least some transparency, but the rest of the candidates are set to keep their backers...
Half of all wildfires caused by people this year
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - A total of 169, or 49.9 per cent, of all wildfires in the Kamloops Fire Centre have been human-caused this year. Kayla Pepper of B.C. Wildfire says of the 339 fires in the fire centre we are about as close to half as you can get right now, though usually lightning fires outnumber...
So you want to be a city councillor? Here’s what it takes
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Most people realize there is a city council in place to help run the city, but few understand just what goes into being the mayor or a councillor. While the roles can change significantly depending on the city, the council member and the needs of the community at that time, we decided to...
Risk of frost in the forecast
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Cover your fragile plants and get your ice scrapers ready, fall is officially here and with that comes a risk of frost. With highs of 13-15 Celsius Thursday and temperatures expected to dip as low as 2 C overnight at airports throughout the region Environment Canada is calling for a risk of frost...