Jennifer Stahn
Opponents to rally against Ajax at information sessions
KAMLOOPS – The public information sessions promised by Yves Lacasse earlier this month are quickly approaching and while KGHM Ajax Mining Ltd. would like to see people register for the information sessions, another group is hoping to gather people to rally against the proposed mine. The sessions will take place Sept. 9 and 11 from...
A royal birthday
KAMLOOPS - If you were wandering around Riverside Park this afternoon you may have seen King George and his musicians getting ready for their performance Sunday evening. Jeanette Godin, who is celebrating her 89 birthday today, joined the king and his posse for a couple photos while her family looked on, giggling about the good...
Salmon off limits throughout region
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Record water temperatures and low run size estimates have led the Department of Fisheries to shut down almost all salmon fishing in the region. The government imposed bans began earlier this month and have resulted in some First Nations groups following suit. The St'at'imc fisheries, for example, have closed down operations at Bridge...
Sharing history in a modern way
KAMLOOPS – A central place where anyone can share photos, stories and memories-that is the goal of a new Facebook page centered around the history of Kamloops. The project began as a way to put together a 'day to day social history' of the city says organizer Michelle Ziebart. “I couldn't find anything, there doesn't...
Canadian geese held at bay
KAMLOOPS - Juno, along with handler Mike Ritcey, are back patrolling the fields of McArthur Island Park a couple times a day to make sure Canadian geese do not take up residence at the busy fields. The city started using the dog chasing service a couple years ago as a way to keep Canadian geese...
Labour Day long weekend is one of the most dangerous on B.C. roads
SOUTHERN INTERIOR - For many, the Labour Day long weekend is the last chance for a summer getaway before schedules get busier and school begins. Over the Labour Day long weekend, on average, four people are killed and 560 injured in 1,900 crashes on B.C. roads every year – making it one of the most...
Local photographer thinks outside the box
KAMLOOPS – Photographers from around the country submitted more than 9,100 photographs to a contest seeking the most beautiful and inspirational photos. In total 356,949 votes were placed and at the end local photographer Donald Ehman was named one of eight winners. Ehman will now see his photo, titled Fiery Dawn, showcased on millions of...
Trails Alliance volunteers recognized
SHUSWAP – A group created to establish sustainable trails throughout the Shuswap eight years ago is being recognized as the 2012 Volunteer Group of the Year by B.C. Parks. The Shuswap Trails Alliance has worked on more than 70 projects over those years by working with 200 groups, organizations and businesses thanks to the thousands...
Crews dig up past, make explosive discovery
KAMLOOPS – Proper procedures were followed and no one was ever at risk a Telus spokesperson says following the discovery of an unexploded ordnance at construction site for the new data centre at the corner of McGill Road and Bunker Road late last week. The ordnance, left over from World War II when the site...
International students facing delays
KAMLOOPS – Delays for international students wanting to study in Kamloops have the board of education concerned as closures of offices in several key cities are negatively affecting the ability to apply for study permits. Several years ago School District 73 rolled out a program offering international students a chance to be fully immersed in...
Campfires allowed for long weekend
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Thanks to recent rains throughout the region B.C. Wildfire has rescinded the campfire ban as of noon today, just in time for the last long weekend of the summer. The precipitation means a decreased risk of wildfires but those choosing to light a campfire must still follow all regulations, which include size, creating...
Food truck culture rolls into town
KAMLOOPS – It's finally here, a selection of food trucks offering fresh food on street corners, in parking lots and in parks. With this selection comes a culture that up until this year had been greatly missing from Kamloops. For many of those attending lunch at Cat and Joe's Pig Rig earlier this week the...
Day of Sucwentwecw
KAMLOOPS – A day affirming relationships and celebrating local First Nations history is coming to local schools following a suggestion from the local teacher association. The day will focus on recognizing and celebrating the history of Secwepemc people and other Aboriginal people in the territory by providing students to better understand and respect the history...
GPS bus tracking in the works
KAMLOOPS – An automated vehicle locator program is a priority for B.C. Transit and Kamloops should have the technology in the near future, a spokesperson said this week. Coun. Donovan Cavers said Tuesday that people are asking when the city will get GPS on buses so you can track when a bus is due at...
More wasp stings than injuries at games
KAMLOOPS – The single biggest issue at the 2013 B.C. Senior Games, from a medical stand point, is not what you would expect, Andy Philpot says, it's wasp stings. The head of the medical volunteers says the number of stings reported have yet to be tallied — there have been that many of them —...