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Jennifer Stahn
Snow could impact weekend travel
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – With as much as eight centimetres having already fallen at the Coquihalla Summit in the past 24 hours, another five to 10 cm expected across the region today and still yet a chance of more snow on Saturday and Sunday those travelling for holiday events and family gatherings this weekend should give themselves...
Do you Elf on the Shelf?
KAMLOOPS – There's a relatively new holiday tradition starting to grab hold in our city–Elf on the Shelf. I heard about it last year, but didn't really listen when my daughter's friend kept talking about her elf and how he would pop up in odd places around their house leading up to Christmas. This year...
Anti-idling campaign, Moly-Cop expansion approved
KAMLOOPS – From how to save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions to approving an expansion at Moly-Cop, council had a lot to say about sustainability Tuesday. Energy Management Coordinator Luisa Mora explained the city greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategy and the importance of reducing energy, especially from a corporate perspective. The strategy focuses on...
More illnesses reported by Dorian diners
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health is investigating more reports of illnesses that could be connected to an outbreak of norovirus suffered by Royal Inland Hospital staff following a meal catered by Dorian Greek House restaurant last week. Based on suspicion the illness could have come from the restaurant that catered the event earlier in the week...
Fresh coat of snow for area highways
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – We got a brief reprieve from the cold this past week with above normal temperatures but overnight winter decided to come knocking at the door again and along with the snow we can expect to see temperatures fall today. Last night some highway passes received snow, as much as 16 centimetres at the...
Greek restaurant cause of outbreak that crippled hospital
KAMLOOPS – The cause of a gastrointestinal illness that kept more than 40 hospital employees from work last week originated at the Dorian Greek House restaurant in Kamloops, its owner says. Diane Dokolas is notably upset and distraught over the news. She takes full responsibility though unfortunate circumstance appeared prominent. “I sincerely apologize,” she says....
PHOTOS: Sun Peaks celebrates the season
KAMLOOPS - Sun Peaks kicked off the holidays this weekend as only a ski resort can, with Santa's Alpine Visit and an Urban Rail Jam. Dozens of spectators lined the village walkways to watch the rail jam as snowboarders and skiers rode the rails and culvert or jumped the truck bed using snow ramps created...
IN PICTURES: The school Christmas concert
KAMLOOPS - Many of us have taken part in them. When it comes to the annual school Christmas concert some of us remember the terror of getting on stage while others have fond memories of their acting or singing skills back in the day. Children today are likely facing the same feelings. Plus, there are...
Early approvals to save city money
KAMLOOPS – Staff is asking council to approve more than $10 million in capital projects prior to approving the final budget in an attempt to save money by tendering the projects earlier in the year. Every year council is given a list of projects administration would like early approval on. This allows staff to begin...
Kamloops parents could be dealing with 2 week spring break
STUDENTS MAY GET A SHORTER LUNCH BREAK KAMLOOPS – Parents could have a lot more planning, and higher childcare costs, next year if the Kamloops Thompson School District Board of Education decides to accept the recommendation to go to a 2 week spring break. A school board calendar for the school years 2014/2015 through 2016/2017...
UPDATE: 40 Hospital staff battling stomach bug, 26 surgeries postponed
KAMLOOPS – Some operating rooms at Royal Inland Hospital have been shut down as public health inspectors investigate why 40 staff members became ill yesterday and today. Interior Health Medical Health Officer Dr. Rob Parker says staff became ill yesterday with what is suspected to be norovirus, or stomach flu, and more staff members continued...
Ringworm contained, shelter to partially reopen
KAMLOOPS – Only a couple of weeks after Kamloops B.C. SPCA Branch Manager Charleen Holloway said it would be a miracle if the shelter would be able to reopen before the new year due to a ringworm outbreak, she received the good news they would be able to partially reopen the doors Monday. The shelter...
IN PHOTOS: The week in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The weather was milder this week, though it was still colder than normal and Mother Nature decided to dump a whole lot of snow on the city Wednesday. The warmer temperatures led to amazing hoar frost in the higher elevations like Aberdeen while many of the lower roads became a mess. Everything looked...
Mild weather for outdoor weekend events
KAMLOOPS – Today should reach the seasonal normal of 0 Celsius but by Sunday we should hit a right out balmy 3 C with a mix of sun and cloud making this weekend a perfect one to get out and enjoy any of the seasonal events taking place in the Kamloops area. Friday evening you...
The Christmas countdown continues in Kamloops
LESS THAN TWO WEEKS LEFT KAMLOOPS – With less than two weeks left until Christmas lots of events have already taken place to kick off the holiday season but there are still many organizations, fundraisers and events that will go straight through the big day. Don't have a tree yet? Start a tradition by picking...