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Jennifer Stahn
Hit and run driver causes ‘extensive damage’
KAMLOOPS - An afternoon drive following an afternoon drink left a parked car damaged and a large power pole sheared off Friday. A 45-year-old man had been drinking earlier in the afternoon Friday, July 24, before getting behind the wheel of a heavy duty Chevrolet 4x4 truck with a large bush bumper, according to Staff...
UPDATE: Missing Kamloops teen found
UPDATE: 4:53 p.m., Friday, July 24, 2015 KAMLOOPS - RCMP say missing teenager Lane Lewis has been located safe and sound. 11:24 a.m., Friday, July 24, 2015 KAMLOOPS - RCMP are asking for help in locating a 14-year-old reported missing earlier this week. Lane Lewis was reported missing by his family Thursday, July 23. The...
Early morning break and enter in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A victim awoke to an intruder stealing an iPad right off the nightstand beside her bed early this morning. Around 4:30 a.m., July 24, the victim awoke to someone walking out of her bedroom and once fully awake realized the suspect had taken the iPad from the nightstand right beside her bed before...
Cool weather and lots of fun on tap for Kamloops this weekend
KAMLOOPS - Whether you are looking to take in some live music or learn about outerspace, this weekend has something to keep you entertained, though the weather may not cooperate. Environment Canada is calling for temperatures to be in the low-to mid-20s over the next few days, along with cloudy skies and a chance of...
Northbound Coquihalla closed near Inks Lake
KAMLOOPS - A truck pulling a travel trailer flipped on Highway 5 and is now blocking both northbound lanes near Inks Lake. Staff Sgt. Doug Aird with the rural RCMP says a truck pulling a trailer lost a front tire, causing the driver to lose control and the trailer to flip. It came to rest...
Cool, wet weekend in store for Okanagan
OKANAGAN - This weekend should offer a reprieve from the hot, dry weather that has led to a number of wildfires burning around the region. Today, July 24, highs will range from 25 Celsius to 28 C, according to Environment Canada. Skies will be a mix of sun and cloud and there is a 30...
Cool, wet weekend in store for Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - This weekend should offer a reprieve from the hot, dry weather that has led to a number of wildfires burning around the region. Today Environment Canada is calling for the temperature to reach 25 Celsius, a few degrees below seasonal normals of 29 C. There will be a mix of sun and cloud...
New Dr. Seuss book ‘What Pet Should I Get?’ discovered in a box in his home
TORONTO – Cathy Goldsmith never thought she'd see a brand new development in Seussville.
Killer whale stranded on B.C. rocks nursed for hours ahead of rising tide
HARTLEY BAY, B.C. – A killer whale stuck on a tiny island off British Columbia's coast was protected for eight hours by rescuers as they waited for the high tide to wash her off the rocks.
Volunteer Highlights for July 23 to 30
TRU Kamloops Marathon Volunteers - On Sun. Jul. 26 the Kamloops Marathon is looking for volunteers for the event at McArthur Island. Positions: setup/take down, and route conductors. 16+ to volunteer. 250-852-7271. Rotary Club of Kamloops Daybreak Kamloops Ribfest Volunteers - On Thurs. Aug. 6 to Mon. Aug. 10 at Riverside Park at the Rotary...
Crews make gains on Coldstream Creek fire
ASHCROFT – A four-day old fire that was exhibiting aggressive behaviour earlier in the week…
Big Internet providers must open fibre networks to competitors; CRTC
GATINEAU, Que. – Canada's small Internet service providers are promising "faster speeds, better service, affordable pricing" following a decision by the country's communications regulator that will force the big telecom firms to open their fibre optic networks to competitors.
Troubling amount of child porn being shared on online in B.C.: study
VANCOUVER – A new study has revealed a disturbing amount of child pornography is being distributed online in British Columbia.
Five things to know about the Canadian economy
TORONTO – The Canadian economy was thrust into the spotlight Wednesday with the sinking Canadian dollar and the Parliamentary Budget Office's determination that the federal government is facing a $1-billion deficit. Five things to know:
About those 150 businesses opposed to Ajax mine…
KAMLOOPS - At the beginning of June members of a group lobbying against the proposed Ajax Mine said roughly 150 letters had been sent to the government in opposition of the mine. This week we learned only 16 actually made it to the Ministry of Mines. According to a Freedom of Information release, 16 letters...
UPDATE: Evacuation alerts ended for Bear Creek fire
WEST KELOWNA – The evacuation alert for the Bear Creek Interface Fire is rescinded as of 2 p.m. today. 10:16 a.m. July 22 update. Submitted by CORD Emergency The Emergency Operation Centre advises that the Evacuation Alert for the Bear Creek fire remains in effect. The area burned by the fire remains at 1.8 hectares and...
Kelowna road closures for the coming week
KELOWNA - Work will take place on several bridges, Lakeshore Road and Baron Road this week. BRIDGE REHABILITATION WORK Beginning Thursday, July 23 maintenance repair work will occur for the following bridges: - Ellis Street over Mill Creek - East Kelowna Road over Mission Creek - City of Kelowna Works Yard over Mill Creek The...
B.C. doctor’s photo of patient, text message was no joke: college
VICTORIA – A British Columbia doctor who texted an unauthorized photo of a patient's catheter site along with a joke to somebody not involved in the case has been fined $20,000.
100 Men Who Give a Damn Grows to 170 – Date set for first meeting to pick charity of choice
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 170. In committing, members are asked to give $100 directly to one of three nominated charities, four times per year. The first event to...
Shootin’ hoops in the Loops
KAMLOOPS – Kelly Olynyk from the Boston Celtics and other top experienced players and coaches, including Maya Olynyk, Sam Dower, and Jade Klette, are in town for the sold out Olynyk Klynyk happening from July 27 to 30 at the Tournament Capital Centre and TRU gyms. While in Kamloops, these top athletes and coaches are...
Blazers hockey school instructors announced
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers have confirmed all eight of their player instructors for 2015 Hockey School which runs from Aug. 17 to 21 at Interior Savings Centre. Player instructors include Ryan Rehill, Matt Revel, Deven Sideroff, Connor Ingram, Dawson Davidson, Matthew Campese, Nick Chyzowski and Nolan Kneen. Matt Revel and Deven Sideroff will be...
Safety minister says Anonymous threats against RCMP taken seriously
DELTA – Canada's public safety minister shrugged off questions Tuesday about his government's response to threats against the RCMP by the hacktivist group Anonymous, saying he fully trusts law enforcement to investigate.
Fire risk closes Knox Mountain Drive
KELOWNA - Knox Mountain Drive will be closed to vehicle traffic due to an extremely high fire hazard effective today. The upper gate has been closed since June 22. “The entire park will remain open to the public on foot or by bike, but we are limiting access by vehicle as a preventative safety measure,”...
Graffiti tagging hits all time high in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The amount of graffiti tags being cleaned up on a daily basis in Kamloops is roughly equivalent to the entire outside of two 1,000-square-foot homes, including the roofs. While crews were even out regularly cleaning graffiti-covered surfaces during the winter months this year, the Graffiti Task Force has had to increase the number...