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B.C. man who trafficked underage girls is sentenced to 23 years in prison
VANCOUVER – A British Columbia man convicted of trafficking underage girls for sex has been handed a 23-year prison sentence, three more years than even the Crown requested.
Ski teams take to the slopes at Sun Peaks
SUN PEAKS - Ski teams from Whistler, Mt Tremblant, and Edmonton hit the slopes of Sun Peaks Resort Monday morning. The B.C. Interior resort is the first to provide skiing on its alpine slopes this season. “Sun Peaks became known as an early season training venue in the lead up to the 2010 Games,” Darcy...
Woman found dead at West Kelowna house fire identified
WEST KELOWNA - A body found at the scene of a West Kelowna house fire last week has been identified as a resident of the house. The body of Hazel Delgado Budiongan, 37, was found inside the house, which was the scene of an early morning fire on Nov. 4. RCMP consider both her death...
Vancouver Island company works with Airbus to create new water bomber
VANCOUVER – A forestry and aviation company based in Port Alberni, B.C., has signed an agreement with Airbus to help turn a workhorse transport plane into a water bomber.
‘We need to get this right’: Missing-women groups urge caution before inquiry
VANCOUVER – Canada's new government should tread carefully to lay the proper groundwork for an inquiry into missing and murdered aboriginal women, says a coalition of First Nations and advocacy organizations.
Kamloops firefighters set world record on way to the top
KAMLOOPS - If claiming several victories at the national championship wasn’t enough, Kamloops firefighters set a new world record during the Firefighter Combat Challenge in Alabama last month as well. In September, Graham Mackenzie, Mike Brown, Don Clarke, Mark Brise, Shawn Davidson, Josh Booy and Bryce McMillan took part in the FireFit Canadian National Finals...
Heavy snow coming to a Southern Interior highway near you
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - If you are planning to hit the highways over the next couple of days make sure you are prepared to deal with winter conditions, including gusty winds and heavy snow. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Coquihalla Highway and Highway 3 warning up to 20 centimetres of snow could...
Wet Veterans’ week ahead for the Okanagan
OKANAGAN - As temperatures continue to cool off in the Okanagan, there is at least a chance of snow or rain every day this week for the region. Environment Canada is calling for temperatures to be at or slightly above seasonal normals most of the week, while overnight lows will be just below normal most...
Rain to fall on Remembrance Day ceremonies in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A mix of showers, cloud and cooler temperatures is in store for Kamloops this week. Environment Canada is calling for daily highs to be near seasonal normals of 6 Celsius most of the week, though Tuesday, Nov. 10 is expected to only reach 3 C. Overnight lows will mostly be below seasonal normals...
Kamloops says ‘NO’ to performing arts centre
KAMLOOPS - Despite a strong campaign to encourage residents to say ‘yes’ to a performing arts centre, voters ultimately decided to say ‘no’ during this week’s referendum. Kamloops residents were asked whether they support the city borrowing $49 million to help build a performing arts centre. Council had already said they supported it and several...
ASK Wellness and RIH partnership helping the vulnerable in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A partnership between the hospital in Kamloops and a local group which supports vulnerable citizens will continue to provide support services after receiving a boost from the province today. The ASK Wellness Society and Royal Inland Hospital have been working together, through a health navigator, to help people discharged from the hospital connect...
Weekly Volunteer Highlights for Nov. 5 to 12
Out of the Cold Program Out of the Cold Volunteers - The Out of the Cold Program is looking for volunteers on Wednesdays & Sundays from Nov. 01, 2015 to Mar. 31, 2016. This program provides warm meals and shelter for the homeless men & women of Kamloops. Duties: registration, distribution of clothing, helping to...
Alarm sounded as only 3,000 sockeye return to iconic Adams River
KAMLOOPS – Environmentalists are sounding the alarm over poor sockeye salmon returns on one of British Columbia's most iconic rivers.
Warm fall weather, wind and rain this weekend in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - If a typical fall weekend is what you wanted this weekend you might be a little disappointed — temperatures will be warmer but wind and rain could dampen the fall fun. Environment Canada is calling for cloudy skies with a chance of flurries this morning, followed by a chance of rain the rest...
Wet weekend ahead for the Okanagan
OKANAGAN - A typical fall weekend is ahead, with single-digit temperatures and at least a chance of rain every day. Temperatures are expected to vary slightly throughout the region with Environment Canada calling for the coolest temperatures today, Nov. 6, and tomorrow in the Vernon area. The weather office is forecasting a high of just...
Barb’s Used Book and Music Sale fundraiser is back at Sahali Mall
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Symphony’s semi-annual Barb’s Used Book and Music Sale returns to Sahali Mall Nov. 7 – 21. This has been their largest fundraiser, held twice a year for over 20 years. The success is due to their highly organized items for sale, whether it is books, sheet music, records or CDs. “We have...
Kamloops Chamber recognized nationally
KAMLOOPS - At the Canadian Chamber of Commerce conference in Ottawa recently, the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce received an “Accreditation with Distinction” designation from the Chamber Accreditation Council of Canada. This recognition is given to chambers that have surpassed the basic accreditation requirements and have policies and processes in place that ensure organizational continuity and...
Telus cuts 1,500 positions to lower expenses as it raises shareholder payments
Wireless provider Telus Corp. is planning to reduce its workforce by 1,500 positions as it boosts dividend payments to shareholders.
First snow falling on Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - While higher elevations and local snow hills have already seen the white stuff this season, Kamloops is getting its first taste of snow this morning. Residents in the higher parts of town woke to snow already on the ground this morning, Nov. 5, and it didn't take long for flurries to fall at...
New Highway of Tears documents highlight B.C. residents’ transportation concerns
VICTORIA – Newly released documents reveal northern British Columbia residents have deep concerns about transportation services along the so-called Highway of Tears despite government statements about improved safety, Opposition New Democrats say.
‘Make It’ to the South Okanagan’s largest craft show this weekend
PENTICTON - Over 150 vendors will be onsite at this weekend’s MakeIt! Okanagan Christmas Craft Faire and Sustainable Living Show. The impressive list of vendors includes unique jewelry, organic skin care products, as well as soaps and candles, handmade clothing, home decor items, stained glass, custom photography, salad dressings, salsas and relishes, and locally caught...
Moose Jaw police officer in hot water over tweet about female prisoner
MOOSE JAW, Sask. – A police officer in Moose Jaw, Sask., has been ordered to stop using Twitter after he tweeted comments about a female prisoner that many on social media didn't find that funny.
Kamloops woman wins photo contest with cheeky squirrel photo
KAMLOOPS - It was a cheeky moment caught on camera that earned a Kamloops woman a first place finish in the B.C. SPCA photo contest. Elizabeth King captured a photo of a red squirrel with a delicate flower hanging from its mouth. That photo beat out all other submissions in the backyard habitats category of...
Existing Syrian refugee program in flux as all eyes on new commitment
OTTAWA – A customary blackout on flights to Canada for refugees after Dec. 15 has been lifted this year as immigration officials toil to get through thousands of Syrian refugee case files while also preparing for ambitious new Liberal resettlement efforts.