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Jennifer Stahn
Where to get your spook on in Kamloops this Halloween
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops will celebrate Halloween in style this weekend with a host of Halloween parties and events. There is something for everyone, from family friendly events for kids and parents, to costume parties at participating pubs across town. Because Halloween would not be complete without a corn maze The Tranquille Farm Fresh corn maze...
It could be a wet Halloween in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - While the mercury will remain quite a bit above normal for much of Halloween weekend, Mother Nature seems intent on ensuring we don’t have too much fun. Environment Canada is calling for highs of 12 to 14 Celsius this weekend, several degrees above the seasonal normals of 9 C normally seen at this...
Halloween will be a wet one in the Okanagan this year
OKANAGAN - Make sure your costumes are either waterproof or you have an umbrella handy because Mother Nature is looking to rain on your Halloween fun this weekend. Environment Canada is calling for at least a chance of rain throughout the weekend, with showers expected Saturday evening throughout the region. Temperatures are expected to be...
TRENDING NOW: Parrot takes on crying kids
We all know parrots are really smart and owners enjoy teaching them loving or funny words and phrases. But what happens when your parrot spends its days with crying children in a daycare? This guy definitely nails not only the crying, but the full out temper tantrums. What would drive you more crazy, the house...
Fish-farming feud sidelines girls’ soccer squad on Vancouver Island
VANCOUVER – The beautiful game has stopped for a girl's soccer team on northern Vancouver Island over media attention arising from the sideline issue of salmon farming.
New concert tour bringing Hedley back to Kelowna
KELOWNA - Hedley is set to make another stop in Kelowna, this time as part of the Hello World Tour 2016. The B.C. natives announced the tour stop, which will include Carly Rae Jepsen, another B.C. favourite, and Francesco Yates, this week. The cross-country tour begins in Newfoundland in April and ends in Vancouver on...
More layoffs and cuts at Cenovus Energy
CALGARY – Cenovus Energy says it plans to cut $400 million in costs and lay off more workers as it continues to tighten its belt amid prolonged low crude prices.
Most of passengers on Canada boat that sank were on one side before wave struck: Investigator
TOFINO – Passengers were crowded on the left side of the top deck of a whale-watching boat when it was struck by a wave from the right side, causing the vessel to capsize and send 27 people into the water off Vancouver Island, an investigator said.
Help identify this woman using a stolen bank card in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Three weeks after Crime Stoppers asked for help identifying a fraud suspect, RCMP are still looking for the woman. On Sept. 18 someone broke into an elderly couple’s vehicle at McArthur Island Park and stole a wallet. A stolen bank card was then used at Walmart and RCMP say the woman has been captured...
Bear spray used in Sahali 7-Eleven robbery
KAMLOOPS - A lone suspect made off with cigarettes and cash after bear-spraying the clerk at 7-Eleven Tuesday morning. A lone male robbed the 7-Eleven on Summit Drive just before 6 a.m. on Oct. 27. The male bear-sprayed the clerk and made off with cigarettes and cash. The suspect was wearing a blue jacket, red-...
UPDATE: Kamloops teen located
UPDATE: 6:17 A.M., OCT. 29, 2015 RCMP say Taylor Donald has been located and is safe. 11:19 A.M., OCT. 28, 2015 KAMLOOPS - RCMP are hoping to confirm the well-being of a teen refusing to go home. Taylor Donald, 13, has not been home since the morning of Oct. 24 and has refused to return...
ICBC blames highway bike death on cyclist negligence in civil lawsuit
VANCOUVER – British Columbia's public auto insurer says a cyclist's own carelessness led him to be run down and killed by an alleged impaired driver on a B.C. highway.
Community rallies together for second annual ‘Random Act of Kindness’ Day
SOUTH OKANAGAN - Doesn’t it feel great when someone goes out of their way to help you, hold the door open for you, or even say ‘thank you’? Not only does it feel awesome to be the recipient of a good deed, but it also feels rewarding to ‘pay it forward’ and do something nice...
Lake Country hires well known creative professional as cultural development coordinator
LAKE COUNTRY - Who better to have as a cultural development coordinator than someone that is well known throughout the Okanagan as a performer, producer, promoter and cultural initiative creative director. Yes, we are talking about Ryan Donn. The addition of a cultural development coordinator position responsible for the coordination of the community theatre, open...
Thefts and attempted mail thefts keep Chase RCMP busy
CHASE - It has been a busy month for Chase RCMP dealing with a range of thefts including license plates, vehicles and tools as well as an attempted mail theft. On Oct. 8 a vehicle in St. Ives had the driver side mirror broken off when someone threw a rock at the vehicle, which was...
Local ski hills are growing white
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - While some of us are still holding on to the last strings of warmer weather, those looking forward to skiing and snowboarding will be happy to know the snow is falling at area ski hills. All three of the big ski hills in the area — Sun Peaks, Silver Star Mountain and Big...
Kamloops Health Literacy Forum 2015
KAMLOOPS – School District 73, in collaboration with the City of Kamloops is hosting a Health Literacy Forum on Oct. 28 for 600 grade 6 students and their teachers at the Tournament Capital Centre Fieldhouse. Keynote Geroy Simon will kick-off the day with the big idea: Movement as a Gateway to Wellbeing: What makes us move is...
Last week of October a mix of rain and cloud in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - With a mix of cloud, rain and sun forecast for Kamloops this last week of October we can expect a mixed bag of weather this week. Environment Canada is calling for highs near seasonal normals of 10 C for much of the week, with the high peaking at 13 Celsius today, Oct. 26....
Wet fall week ahead for the Okanagan
OKANAGAN - A mixed bag of weather — cloud, rain and sun — is expected in the Okanagan for the last week of October. Environment Canada is calling for temperature highs at or just above seasonal normals of 9 Celsius throughout the region all week, with the warmest temperatures expected today, Oct. 26. Overnight lows...
STAHN: More questions should be asked before we vote on the performing arts centre
When it comes to referendums the city has a stake in the outcome. Council has already decided a project should go ahead and is lobbying the taxpayers to agree. Council, and therefore city staff, are essentially asking the public to agree with them, to sign the deal and move forward. And just like any contract,...
An evening with award-winning authors Lorna Crozier and Ian Weir
KAMLOOPS - On Saturday, Nov. 7, two celebrated Canadian authors will join forces at the Old Courthouse for an important fundraiser. Governor-General's Award winner Lorna Crozier and Kamloops native Ian Weir will provide an evening of entertainment including readings, wine & cheese, a silent auction, book sales and conversation, all in benefit of the Kamloops...
Sun Peaks Resort wins tourism award
SUN PEAKS - Sun Peaks Resort has won the coveted 2015 Employees First Award presented at this year’s BC Tourism Industry Awards Gala on October 20, 2015. Sponsored by go2HR, BC’s tourism human resource association, this award recognizes a British Columbia tourism employer that has upheld high standards of excellence in human resources and people...
Lumière Lantern Festival returns with fun for all
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Arts Council's biannual Lumière Lantern Festival returns this November, offering a magical experience for all. Build your own handmade lantern at one of our workshops, then join in the lantern parade on Nov. 26, winding up with special performances and the Downtown Kamloops Lights in the Night celebrations. At a series of lantern-making...
Blazers host Breast Cancer Night and Blue Jays special
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers will be hosting the Calgary Hitmen on Friday, Oct. 23 for the annual Safeway Breast Cancer Night. The Blazers will be wearing pink laces and the first 2,500 people in the doors will receive a free Kamloops Blazers pink tote bag. Fans are encouraged to dress up in pink on...