Jennifer Stahn

Jennifer Stahn

  • Joined: January 01, 2023
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Heavy snow and rain expected on Southern Interior highways today

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - If you’re heading out on the highways be prepared for winter driving conditions; heavy snow and rain, along with strong winds, are expected today. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for many highways in the Southern Interior warning of heavy snow, heavy rain and strong winds today, Nov. 17. Among the...

Highway 1 closed east of Revelstoke

REVELSTOKE - An early morning crash has closed the Trans-Canada Highway in both directions east of Revelstoke. Drive B.C. is reporting both directions closed 32 kilometres east of Revelstoke due to a vehicle incident just after 6 a.m. No detours are available. Compact snow with slippery sections and limited visibility with blowing snow is being...

Leonid Meteor Shower could light up the Southern Interior sky this week

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - If the clouds part and the rain stays away, we could be in for a great showing of the Leonid Meteor Shower early Wednesday morning. The moon, currently in the waning crescent phase, is not expected to interfere with viewing the storm, but cloudy skies and a chance of rain overnight could dampen...

Two separate crashes close Coquihalla south of Merritt

MERRITT - Two separate crashes on the Coquihalla Highway have shut down the route this morning from Merritt to Hope. The first crash occurred around 9:45 a.m. at the Coldwater Interchange, exit 286, at the south end of Merritt, closing down the southbound lanes. No detours are listed by Drive B.C. and an estimated time...

Traveller numbers continue to climb in Kamloops

KAMLOOPS - The number of passengers to go through the gates at Fulton Field last month is keeping the airport on pace for a record year. In October 2015 more than 26,700 travellers came through the Kamloops Airport, up five per cent over October 2014. The jump is the lowest since April 2015 but keeps...

Wet and windy start to the week in the Okanagan

OKANAGAN - On the heels of a wet and windy Sunday, a mix of rain and snow will kick off the week in the Okanagan, along with strong winds. Environment Canada recorded precipitation throughout the region on Sunday, with the Vernon area receiving the most, 13.8 millimetres, and more rain and snow is expected this...

White, wet and windy start to the week in Kamloops

KAMLOOPS - On the heels of a snow-filled Sunday, a mix of rain and snow will kick off the new week in Kamloops, along with strong winds. Environment Canada recorded 17.6 millimetres of precipitation at the airport, much of that rain, over the weekend, though higher elevations around the city received both more snow and...

Discovering the world of information technology for teens

The Discover the World in Technology Society is thrilled to be hosting the thirteenth annual, hands-on workshop, “Discovering the World of IT”, focusing on the benefits of a career in IT. Formally this event was a one day workshop known as “Women in IT” event and was focused around female students, presenters, and mentors. Today,...

STAHN: Show a little respect for referendum results

It was a close vote Saturday and it took until the last poll to know definitively that voters had turned down the performing arts centre proposal, and that decision was enough to bring out some of the worst in Kamloops.

Apply now for 2016 council committee appointments

KAMLOOPS - City council is seeking applications from residents of the City of Kamloops who are interested in serving on a voluntary basis for the following council-appointed committees: - Airport Authority – (1) year term - Arts Commission – (2) year term - Heritage Commission – (2) year term - Social Planning Council – (2)...

Weekly Volunteer Highlights for Nov. 12 to 19

AIM Foundation Special Events Coordinators - The volunteers will coordinate special events utilizing the Event Outline and under the direction of the TNC Executive Assistant. This volunteer opportunity will develop and utilize your Public Relations, Business Contacts, Social Media, Volunteer Training, Orientation and Team building skills. 19+ to volunteer. Upcoming Special Events: Youth-Mentor Business Dinner...

Alpine ski season begins with opening of Big White, others not far behind

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Big White Ski Resort has officially opened for alpine skiing and several other local ski hills aren’t far behind. Big White opened today, Nov. 13, about two weeks ahead of schedule for alpine skiing, while Silver Star Mountain opened for nordic skiing yesterday and Sun Peaks Resort welcomed ski teams for alpine training...

Rainy weekend ahead for Kamloops as avalanche risk increases in southeastern B.C.

KAMLOOPS - The strong winds that hit the city yesterday will die down but then the rain will come this weekend in Kamloops. Over the past 24 hours Environment Canada has recorded wind speed gusts in the 40 to 60 kilometres per hour range nearly every hour at the airport, but those winds will finally...

Rainy weekend ahead in the Okanagan, avalanche risk increases in southeastern B.C.

OKANAGAN - A storm system skirting much of the region will move on this morning, though a weekend of rain is still in store for the Okanagan. The strongest winds came in the Penticton area yesterday, Nov. 12, with Environment Canada recording strong wind gusts since yesterday morning and the strongest reaching in excess of...

100 Men Who Give a Damn selects the Clubhouse Farm as second charity recipient

KELOWNA - The success of the 100 Men Who Give a Damn!, a group of men who want to give back to their community but have limited time, has grown to 320 members and counting. On Wednesday, Nov. 4, over 200 of those members were in attendance and they had the opportunity to hear pitches...

Let’s Talk: City of Kamloops 2016 budget meetings

KAMLOOPS - Each year the city hosts public meetings regarding the city budget to give citizens an overview and hear their comments and suggestions. The city wants to know what’s important to you. You’ll have an opportunity to discuss the budget with city staff and councillors, as well as participate in a survey. For convenience,...

Around the world in 80 days: An epic adventure of a pilot and his single-engine plane

KELOWNA - Kelowna resident Dave McElroy undertook an epic adventure on behalf of two charities: SickKids Foundation of Toronto and Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance of Perth, Scotland. The adventure, comprised two overlapping round the world flights — from Toronto and Scotland respectively, was just the 198th such flight in world history. Dave was subsequently awarded...

Nude marcher joins Kelowna Remembrance Day parade

KELOWNA - A man in the buff tried to join the Remembrance Day parade in downtown Kelowna yesterday. The nude male joined in near the intersection of Water Street and Bernard Avenue just before 11:30 a.m., but was promptly removed from the parade, Const. Jesse O’Donaghey says in a release. "The Kelowna RCMP were vigilant...

Penticton Indian Band economic success turning heads across Canada

PENTICTON - The wave of economic progress taking hold at the Penticton Indian Band has caught the attention of national business leaders and other First Nations across Canada. The Band’s development corporation has been named Economic Developer of the Year by the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (CANDO) at their 22nd Annual...

Storm moving over Southern Interior today

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - A powerful storm bringing strong winds and heavy rain or snow is set to hit the Southern Interior by this evening. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the South Thompson and South Okanagan, as well as several area highways, warning the storm will hit the Central Interior this afternoon, Nov....