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Jennifer Stahn
Kamloops is the only Interior B.C. city to take part in this unique homelessness project
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops has been taking part in a national pilot project to help eliminate homelessness and this week the community has upped the ante by signing up for a national campaign. In total, 21 communities from across the country joined the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness in launching the 20,000 Homes Campaign. Modelled after...
Runaway tiger mauls man to death in Tbilisi after flood wrecks zoo; animal count still unclear
TBILISI, Georgia – A tiger that broke loose after severe flooding at the Tbilisi Zoo mauled a man to death in the Georgian capital before being shot by police Wednesday, a day after officials said all the zoo's tigers had died.
MacKay says more time may be needed to respond to assisted suicide ruling
OTTAWA – The federal government will need more time to deal with the Supreme Court's decision on doctor-assisted death, and asking for an extension would be a perfectly reasonable request, Justice Minister Peter MacKay said Tuesday.
Whistler to test snowmaking on glacier in battle against climate change
WHISTLER – Whistler Blackcomb is planning to test snowmaking on the Horstman Glacier in an effort to battle the effects of climate change.
Top 10 moments: Donald Trump’s eye-popping presidential announcement speech
Donald Trump might never be president of the United States — at least not judging by the mockery from Democrats and mournful tweets from some Republicans following his campaign launch Tuesday.
Former Mountie has ‘fallen a long way,’ his lawyer tells B.C. sentencing hearing
VANCOUVER – The lawyer for an ex-Mountie who lied at a public inquiry into Robert Dziekanski's death is recommending house arrest and community service for his client, calling him a "poster child for failure."
Who cares about distracted driving on B.C. roads and highways?
BRITISH COLUMBIA - If you have an opinion on the distracted driving laws — and we’re sure you do — you will now have a chance to share them with the B.C. government. The province is considering raising penalties for distracted driving but will first hold a four-week public consultation through a new website and social media...
Teen shot to death over lost phone ‘extreme’ case, police say
TORONTO – It started with the loss of a phone and ended with the loss of a life.
Witnesses to Kelowna crash sought
KELOWNA - A two-vehicle crash at Highway 97 and Spall Road last week has RCMP asking for witnesses to come forward. On June 11, around 9 a.m., RCMP responded to a crash between a white Ford van (Norelco Cabinets) and a grey Honda pickup (Western Gasco Cylinders Ltd.) Both drivers were uninjured but RCMP are...
Police confirm homicide on Bernard Ave; victim identified
KELOWNA - A suspicious death Sunday night has been deemed a homicide but RCMP are not yet saying what caused the death. Warren Welters, 51, was found deceased around 8:30 p.m., June 14, at 941 Bernard Avenue. Cpl. Joe Duncan says police remain on scene and ‘are investigating any and all leads.’ He also notes...
Crews holding line on Cisco Road fire near Lytton
LYTTON - The large fire south of Lytton remains active as crews use controlled burns to help further contain the blaze. The fire, mapped at 1,270 ha this weekend, has not grown significantly over the last couple of days and remains at roughly 20 per cent contained. Controlled burn operations are taking place to the...
Two Osoyoos businesses broken into overnight
OSOYOOS - Early this morning, June 16, two local businesses were broken into and RCMP are now asking for help in identifying a suspect seen in a surveillance photo. Osoyoos RCMP say just before 4 a.m. a suspect smashed the front doors to gain entry to Joe’s Plumbing and Heating on 115th Street and then...
Homeless man finds $2K on Vancouver Island street, brings it to RCMP
LANGFORD, B.C. – Police say a homeless man has turned in more than $2,000 that he found on a street on southern Vancouver Island.
New rules coming for companies risking hazardous spills in B.C.
VANCOUVER – British Columbia is unprepared for a major land-based, hazardous-material spill because current rules and regulations are outdated — and that needs to change, says the province's environment minister.
Man wrongfully acting as a lawyer banned from B.C. courts
KAMLOOPS – A 74-year-old man who wrongfully acted as a lawyer and created legal documents has been banned from entering any courthouse in British Columbia.
Kamloops Seniors’ Picnic coming this July
KAMLOOPS - The 2015 Seniors’ Picnic will take place at Riverside Park on Friday, July 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is a great opportunity to get out, enjoy the sun, make new friends and help others this summer. Be sure to bring a water bottle, hat and sunscreen. A brief orientation...
Salmon habitat getting help from local projects
KAMLOOPS - Two new projects will look at how to better protect salmon in the South Thompson and Thompson Rivers. The Fraser Basin Council will be conducting a single-year project to update the Strategic Fisheries Overview with current fisheries resource values for anadromous salmon along with new information on habitat threats and restoration work that...
Penticton’s newest millionaire revealed
PENTICTON - Another lottery draw, another Okanagan winner. Irene Vestner of Penticton won $1 million in the guaranteed prize draw of the May 30 Lotto 6/49 draw. She claimed her prize today at the B.C. Lottery Corp. head office in Kamloops. Vestner joins several other recent Okanagan winners, including Brittany Powell of Kelowna, Tanya Williams...
Two arrested following Kelowna crime spree
KELOWNA - A day-long crime spree in Kelowna and West Kelowna ended after two men were arrested in a stolen pickup truck earlier this month. Several people and businesses were hit during the one day crime spree on June 3, Cpl. Joe Duncan says in a media release. The spree started with the theft of...
Cascades Casino set to open mid-summer
KAMLOOPS - Only a year after bringing the plan to city council, a new casino is set to open next month in Kamloops. Currently downtown, the company is relocating Lake City Casinos to the Aberdeen location and rebranding it as Cascades Casino. Construction of the new casino began at the former Rona location on Versatile...
Get a look at Tranquille corridor plans this week
KAMLOOPS - The Tranquille Road Beautification-Enhancement and Gateway Task Force was established by council early in 2014. The purpose of the task force was to make recommendations to council in regard to the beautification and enhancement of the Tranquille Gateway and to explore funding strategies and partnerships. Concerns raised included a lack of pedestrian and...
Business for the arts artsVest celebration
KAMLOOPS - Business for the Arts, Canada’s national charitable organization of business members who support the arts, will hold a reception to celebrate the success of its artsVest program in the North Okanagan and Thompson Nicola. Wednesday, June 17, 2015 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Old Courthouse Cultural Centre This free reception is open to...
Summer Reading Club ready to play bingo
KAMLOOPS - The TNRD Library System is inviting adult readers to play a game of Bingo! — complete with prizes — as part of this year’s Adult Summer Reading Club. This summer’s club will feature five grand-prize winners, who will each take home a $50 Chapters gift card. There will also be additional prizes for...
Another warm week in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - After a week of more than 30 Celsius for six straight days things are set to cool down this week, but only marginally. After coming just shy of records several days last week, Kamloops will be quite a bit lower than record high temperatures this week, but still above seasonal normals for much...