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Jennifer Stahn
Residential permit numbers made for a strong 2015 in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – With permits issued for more 460 units in 2015 in Kamloops, there were…
Heap the Honda Children’s Book Drive
KAMLOOPS - The seventh annual Heap the Honda Children’s Book Drive, sponsored by Kamloops Honda in partnership with Literacy in Kamloops, takes place Jan. 9 to 30. Over the past six years, more than 60,000 children’s books have been donated to Heap the Honda. Books are sorted, cleaned and stickered by teams of volunteers and...
Brian Harvey Award given to the Glenmore-Ellison Improvement District
The Water Supply Association of B.C. has represented its member’s water supply concerns for over 90 years. Our mission statement is to represent the interests of British Columbia’s public, domestic and irrigation water suppliers and their customers with the main objective of working to promote the development, conservation and proper utilization of the water resources...
Did you buy a winning 6/49 ticket in the Shuswap or Surrey?
SHUSWAP - The latest Lotto 6/49 draw is over and while the grand prize wasn't won, a trio of tickets are splitting a $172,000 pot for matching most of the numbers and another won $1 million in the guaranteed prize draw. Someone who bought their ticket in the Shuswap is $86,000 richer while another bought...
Laurence Fishburne to star in BET miniseries on Nelson Mandela
BET says it will air a miniseries about Nelson Mandela next year, with actor Laurence Fishburne portraying the late South African leader.
After seismic event, North Korea trumpets hydrogen bomb test, though outsiders doubt advance
SEOUL, South Korea – Soon after the ground shook around its nuclear testing facility, North Korea trumpeted its first hydrogen bomb test — a powerful, self-proclaimed "H-bomb of justice" that would mark a major and unanticipated advance for its still-limited nuclear arsenal.
Winter story times and Lego clubs at the Okanagan Regional Library
OKANAGAN - Branches of the Okanagan Regional Library have re-opened after the holiday closure and are gearing up to start winter story times for children of all ages. At the same time, LEGO clubs are gaining popularity at many locations and several ORL branches will also add LEGO activities to their schedules. Encouraging early literacy...
Kelowna woman hopes to find father who doesn’t know she exists
CALGARY – A classified ad is seeking to connect a daughter with a father who doesn't know she exists.
Waste collection in snowy or icy conditions
Winter snow, ice and cold can create challenges at the best of times. The Regional Waste Reduction Office would like to remind you during heavier snow fall and poor road conditions, your garbage and recycling collection may be delayed. Your waste hauler, OK Environmental Waste Systems is doing its’ best to ensure regular collection schedules...
Low copper prices leads to layoffs at B.C. mine
PRINCE GEORGE – Imperial Metals Corp. is laying off more than one-third of the workforce at its Huckleberry mine in northwestern British Columbia because of low copper prices.
Suspects sought in Kelowna arson
KELOWNA - The search is on for two suspects after a Mercedes was set ablaze early Tuesday night in Kelowna. Just before 7 p.m., Jan. 5, a man looked outside his home in the 400 block of Sutton Crescent after hearing a loud crashing noise. He found his silver Mercedes CLK3 on fire. RCMP and...
Obama takes tearful aim at gun control
WASHINGTON – Tears streaking his cheeks, President Barack Obama launched a final-year push Tuesday to tighten sales of firearms in the U.S., using his presidential powers in the absence of tougher gun restrictions that Congress has refused to pass.
Worker taken to hospital following dryer fire at Kelowna retirement home
KELOWNA - Nearly 40 people were evacuated and one taken to hospital following an early morning fire at a retirement home on Casorso Road. Fire crews responded to alarms at White Heather Manor around 1:50 a.m., Jan. 6, to find employees evacuating 39 residents, according to Platoon Capt. Tim Light. Firefighters were told the fire...
At least 2,250 Canadian veterans are homeless, according to recent report
OTTAWA – For what's believed to be the first time, the federal government has estimated how many of Canada's homeless are former soldiers — but the department that compiled the report warns the data is far from complete.
UPDATE: Truck involved in Kamloops hit and run located
KAMLOOPS - One driver is in hospital and officers were searching for the driver of another vehicle that left the scene of the collision in Sahali late this afternoon. The collision occurred near Summit Drive and Waddington Drive in Upper Sahali today, Jan. 5. RCMP spokesperson Sgt. Darren Michels says a male driver is in...
Citizenship and Immigration website sows confusion over family reunification
OTTAWA – The Liberal government says it remains committed to doubling to 10,000 the number of applications it will process each year for family reunification of parents and grandparents.
Imprudence not malice led to alleged military security breach: rear admiral
HALIFAX – The commander of the Royal Canadian Navy on the Atlantic coast says an alleged security breach at one of the navy's most sensitive security operations was the result of imprudence not malice.
West Kelowna looking for on-call firefighters
West Kelowna Fire Rescue will be accepting applications for paid on-call firefighter positions until 4 pm on Friday, Jan. 15, 2016. If you are interested but want more information, the fire department is hosting two optional information sessions: Wednesday, Jan. 6 or Thursday, Jan. 7 6 p.m. at Station 34, 3399 Gates Road, West Kelowna...
Family of Ontario man found dead in B.C. raise funds to have his body returned
RICHMOND – Friends and family of a 23-year-old Toronto man have launched an online fundraising drive as they face the expense of returning his body to Ontario from British Columbia.
Kamloops Scouts annual Christmas tree pickup
KAMLOOPS - For those who don't want the hassle of finding a truck to haul off their tree, or messing up their car, various Scouts troops across North America offer a pickup in exchange for a donation, to fund their local youth activities. Kamloops Area Scouts are preparing for their annual Christmas Tree pickup. Four...
Kamloops Burlesque’s Roulette — a burlesque improv show
KAMLOOPS - At Kamloops Burlesque we're starting our new year off with a show like no other. Jan. 14, 2016 we will be hosting our very first burlesque improv show! Each performer will spin the roulette Wheel of Music to select a song, select a prop through random draw and create a never before seen...
Sun Peaks property once again the top-valued in Thompson region
KAMLOOPS - Only one property in the Kamloops region has made the top-100 list of most expensive properties in the Thompson-Okanagan this year, and at number 93, that house barely cracked the list. The $3.66-million single family home at 4141 Douglas Crt. in Sun Peaks was valued at $3.51 million in 2015, when it was...
Two teens arrested following armed robbery in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Two teens have been arrested following an armed robbery that took place in downtown Kamloops early Sunday evening. An 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old woman allegedly entered a vehicle on St. Paul Street West where two other teens were seated around 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, and presented knives before demanding phones and...
Weather warming up, snow on the way in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN - Temperatures are set to warm up this first week of 2016, and along with those warmer temperatures will be several days of snow. Temperatures stayed at or below seasonal normal lows the past few days but after today are expected to be a bit warmer than the -6 Celsius that is typical at...