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Wolfram becomes first TRU athlete to be chosen for World University Games
KAMLOOPS - Josh Wolfram’s basketball achievements continue to grow. The Thompson Rivers University WolfPack forward has blossomed into one of the Canada West’s top players in the last few years including being named a first team all-star in 2014-15. Now he has another honour. The native of Kamloops (South Kamloops Secondary) has now been named...
Powrie comes home to finish university career with WolfPack women’s soccer
KAMLOOPS - It took five years, but finally Thompson Rivers University WolfPack women’s soccer coach Tom McManus has got his prospect. McManus and the WolfPack are pleased to announce that midfielder Brianna Powrie has agreed to join the CIS program to complete her university eligibility starting this August. Powrie, a graduate of South Kamloops Secondary...
Kamloops sports fields reopening
KAMLOOPS – Most city sports fields are ready to reopen following the more than 50 millimetres of rain we received over a three-day period. Yesterday morning the city announced all sports fields, except the artificial fields at Hillside Stadium, would be closed until further notice. The rain has now stopped and the fields are ready...
UPDATE: One dead following Highway 97 crash south of Peachland
WEST KELOWNA - One is dead and another seriously injured following a crash on Highway 97 between Peachland and Summerland Thursday morning. Cpl. Joe Duncan said West Kelowna RCMP and other emergency services responded to a crash around 9 a.m., Thursday, June 4, between a passenger vehicle and a tractor trailer. Duncan says the Toyota...
Rain nearly over in Okanagan
NEAR RECORD HEAT ON THE WAY OKANAGAN - While it has not been record-breaking, it has been very wet throughout the Okanagan this week, with an average of about 25 millimetres of rain falling in the first three days of June alone. Heading just north of the Okanagan, Kamloops has received most of the rain...
Mother of Amanda Todd says memorial plaque laid after teen’s death stolen
PORT COQUITLAM, B.C. – The mother of a B.C. teen who has said her daughter took her own life because of sexual exploitation is disturbed that someone appears to have stolen a memorial plaque from her garden.
New website connects abused women to shelters
TORONTO – A new website aims to give women and children seeking shelter from domestic abuse a one-stop connection to help.
SAR teams look for closure in cold case
LYTTON - It was nine months since a Lytton man was last seen and on Sunday local search and rescue crews hoped to finally solve the mystery of his disappearance and bring closure to his family. Gordon Davis, 87, was last seen riding his ATV on Aug. 30, 2014. Two days later his ATV was...
Silver Star residents advised to boil water
VERNON - A boil water notice has been issued for the Silver Star Water Utility due to a bacteria count. The Regional District of North Okanagan, in conjunction with Interior Health, issued the notice yesterday evening, June 3, advising customers to boil all water intended for consumption purposes for one minute. Consumption purposes include drinking,...
TRENDING NOW: Inspirational video parody makes you think
Ever wondered what goes into making a truly inspirational video? Peter Gilroy breaks down how it's done, or at least what makes it humourous. His inspiration? Every inspirational video you can find on YouTube. And don't forget about the books, they're food for thought too. %%embed1%%
TRENDING NOW: Inspirational video parody makes you think
Ever wondered what goes into making a truly inspirational video? Peter Gilroy breaks down how it's done, or at least what makes it humourous. His inspiration? Every inspirational video you can find on YouTube. And don't forget about the books, they're food for thought too. %%embed1%%
Near record rainfall in Kamloops
NEAR RECORD HEAT UP NEXT KAMLOOPS - With nearly 50 millimetres of rain falling within the first three days of June in Kamloops we have already surpassed the total rainfall for May by about 10 times. According to Environment Canada, we saw just 5.2 mm of rain recorded at the airport for all of May...
Residential school ‘day scholars’ can launch class-action lawsuit: court
VANCOUVER – Hundreds of First Nations' people left out of residential-school compensation will be allowed to collectively sue the federal government for their treatment.
Federal government argues against class-action suit aimed at RCMP
VANCOUVER – RCMP members may be individually answerable for complaints of mistreatment alleged by hundreds of the forces' female employees, but government as a whole bares no responsibility, a Crown lawyer has argued.
Woman killed by lion in South Africa was Vancouver-based visual effects editor
VANCOUVER – A woman who was mauled to death by a lioness in South Africa was a Vancouver-based visual effects editor on a volunteer mission to protect wildlife, her family says.
Armstrong and Spallumcheen partner with Vernon to host 55+ B.C. Games
ARMSTRONG - The Councils of the City of Armstrong and the Township of Spallumcheen are pleased to announce their support and backing of the City of Vernon to host the 2017 55+ B.C. Games, formerly known as the B.C. Seniors Games. The cost to Armstrong and Spallumcheen is proportionate to the population of the City...
Kamloops teen missing
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are asking for help locating a teen last seen on the weekend. Cpl. Cheryl Bush says Daniel Munro, 17, was last seen on Sunday, May 31. The First Nations teen is 6’4” and 250 lbs with black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call Kamloops...
Keim becomes latest member of WolfPack swim team
KAMLOOPS - Slowly but methodically, Brad Dalke is putting together a larger swim program for Thompson Rivers University. Entering his second season at the helm of the WolfPack’s newest team, Dalke has increased the number of athletes in the program to five for the 2015-16 Canada West campaign. Dalke is pleased to announce that one...
Fast Eddy bottle drive
KAMLOOPS - Fund for the Run! Bottle Drive on June 6 is a fundraiser for Fast Eddy, who is running across Canada - There and Back - for Breast Cancer and Alzheimer's fundraising. Please contact FastEddyEvents@gmail.com to volunteer we need you. Please press join on the June 6 Facebook events page and invite your friends....
Rain shuts down Kamloops fields
KAMLOOPS - The rain continues to fall after nearly 18 millimetres fell just yesterday and as a result city fields are too wet and have been shut down. A total of 17.7 mm of rain was recorded at the airport yesterday, June 2, and in an effort to protect the public and the turf, city...
First Nations’ report calls for ‘super fund’ to cover mine disasters
VICTORIA – A mining organization representing B.C. First Nations wants companies to bank roll an emergency fund that will cover the cost of disasters similar to last summer's Mount Polley tailings dam collapse.
TRENDING NOW: You’ve never seen a marble run quite like this
Large rolling tracks, multiple tipping points and 11,000 marbles. Meet the 'Marble Tsunami.' This large marble run will be set up at an indoor playground in the Netherlands and will need to feature a noise-dampening surround because, as you can probably guess, 11,000 marbles running down a track is loud. The creators say they started...
Woman suing Vancouver police says restraint device worst pain she has ever felt
VANCOUVER – A woman who is suing the City of Vancouver and four police constables for allegedly tethering her to a cell door wept in court as she testified about the homelessness and addiction she sank into after the alleged assault.
Sepp Blatter announces resignation just days after FIFA president re-election
ZURICH – The end for Sepp Blatter came suddenly, just days after he had seemingly solidified his hold on FIFA.