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Jennifer Stahn
Northern lights could dance over Easter weekend
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - If the clouds break on Saturday, and there is a chance they will, we could see northern lights dancing high above us heading into Easter Sunday. The National Space Weather Prediction Station says a minor storm watch has been issued and those living as far south as the northern United States may have...
Building permits up, value down in TNRD
KAMLOOPS — The month of March was on par with last year for building permits issued and number of units created in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District but the construction value of those permits is down by more than $2 million. In total 17 new permits were issued, bringing the yearly total to 37, up three...
No need to hunt for things to do Easter long weekend
KAMLOOPS — Easter egg decorating and hunts, along with your choice of brunch and a parade, will fill this weekend with holiday-themed activities, though there is even more to do if you’re looking to keep busy. All weekend the B.C. Wildlife Park will be hosting the annual East Eggs-Citement from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m....
Aberdeen community comes together again
KAMLOOPS — It’s been nearly two years since a community association helped plan the conversion of the old golf course to West Highlands Park and now several Aberdeen residents are moving forward with an effort to relaunch a community association for the neighbourhood. One of the new directors, Helen Newmarch, says part of the reason...
NHL playoffs filled with Rockets, Blazers, Vees and Vipers
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN — The National Hockey League playoffs began this week and all but three of the 16 teams that made it to the first round have a player that at some point played for Kamloops or Kelowna during their Western Hockey League career. In total, 17 former Blazers or Rockets are playing in the playoffs...
Sloppy highways for start of long weekend
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN — While Mother Nature has not dumped as much snow as anticipated by this morning, you can still expect slushy sections and the threat of more snow. As much as 15 cm was expected on mountain passes by this morning, though as of 6 a.m. only 2-5 cm was recorded in most areas. That...
Teachers give strike notice
JOB ACTION BEGINS APRIL 23 THOMPSON-OKANAGAN — The teachers union and the province are still very far apart in negotiations and as a result teachers have served 72 hour notice for stage one job action. On Wednesday, April 23 teachers will begin a ‘low level’ stage one, which means teachers will no longer be doing...
Annual meteor shower lights the sky this week
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Next week do yourself a favour and spend an early morning under the falling stars. The annual Lyrid meteor shower, during which you could see dozens of 'shooting stars', runs from about April 16-25 this year. While there is a chance of seeing the meteors on the days leading up to and after...
Heavy snow on highways for long weekend
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN — If you plan on travelling during the Easter long weekend allow for extra time—highway passes are expected to get heavy snowfall before the time Good Friday rolls around. A Pacific cold front moving across the Interior will bring precipitation this morning and up to 10 cm of snow to the higher summits including...
Art, heritage merger unwelcome
KAMLOOPS - It's a showdown between the arts and heritage commissions—staff want them to merge to help offset low meeting turnouts but some members say they are concerned their voices won't be heard if it goes through. Council was set to discuss the merger earlier this month but heritage commission members are concerned it will...
Evacuations rescinded, fires turned over to local crews
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - In total five homes were evacuated by the Bridge River Indian Band while 21 firefighters and two helicopters worked to control a 17 hectare wildfire burning north of Lillooet Monday evening. Fire Information Officer Kayla Pepper says the evacuation has since been rescinded and crews were able to leave the site with minimal...
Evacuations issued as wildfires near homes by Merritt, Lillooet
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN — The first evacuations of the season took place this afternoon as a quick moving wildfire closed in on four homes near Lillooet. Initial attack crews make up the majority of the 21 firefighters on scene and are being aided by two helicopters and a water tender as they work to keep the fire,...
Mayor not surprised by time spent on budget items
KAMLOOPS - News last week showing council's preoccupation with small-time items in this year's budget discussions may have raised a few eyebrows, but not Mayor Peter Milobar. The Kamloops Mayor says the relationship between time and dollar value is pretty common across all municipalities. “Fundamentally it doesn't surprise me, the inverse relationship between time and...
Canada Post cutbacks continue
KAMLOOPS — Canada Post services in Kamloops have been altered by the restructuring of the downtown retail office and now some outlying offices will also see changes. Beginning the week of May 5 the offices at Heffley Creek and Savona will no longer offer Saturday retail service. A reduction in hours at the McLure office...
Slick thief gets away after robbery at adult store
KAMLOOPS — A lone man quickly got away after robbing an adult shop on the North Shore just before 10 p.m. Sunday night. Police say a caucasian man with his face covered by a white winter jacket and wearing blue jeans entered Adultz at 253 Tranquille Rd. just prior to closing. Armed with an X-acto...