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Perseids peak tonight
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - A nearly full moon may make it difficult to see the full impact of the Perseids meteor shower tonight, but one of the best meteor showers of the year is still worth staying up for. The Perseids are visible from July 17 through Aug. 24 and produce longer trails and fireballs as an...
Second supermoon lights up the sky
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Full moons often catch a photographers eye but supermoons seem to bring out the photographer in everyone. Sunday night the second of three consecutive supermoons filled the sky. A supermoon also made an appearance in July and another is set for Sept. 9. A supermoon occurs when the full moon is about 50,000...
Heat, rain in forecast
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Have both your sunscreen and umbrella on standby, we are expecting two more days of high heat but then we are heading to below normal temperatures and rain later in the week. Monday we are looking at temperatures of 34 to 36 Celsius across the region and while Tuesday's temperatures for most of...
ICBC to mail letters and refunds to users following database error
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – ICBC is ready to pay-up after over-charging some car insurance users over the past six years based on incorrect vehicle descriptions. The investigation has concluded after two external reviews. They checked 24 million individual optional insurance transactions and now the company will mail 441,000 letters and applicable refunds to its customers. The average refund...
Sundhu to represent federal New Democrats in Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo riding
KAMLOOPS – This Saturday, New Democrats will welcome Bill Sundhu as the party’s Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo candidate for the 2015 federal general election. Sundhu announced his candidacy on July 11 after hearing concerns from Kamloops community members and deciding to change the current government's "cynicism and coarseness" which he says is diminishing Parliament. After previous experiences as a...
Police still investigating shooting in Fortune Drive home
KAMLOOPS – So far no charges have been laid after a Kamloops man was shot in the face August 2. Around midnight last Saturday, officers discovered the 23-year-old male on the front steps of a house on the 300 block of Fortune Drive. He was still breathing and conscious after suffering a gunshot wound to his...
Train accident a “sad reminder” of trespassing risks
KAMLOOPS – A representative from the Canadian Pacific Railway is calling the incident which left one man dead and another injured a “sad reminder” of the dangers of trespassing. On Aug. 6 around midnight the two men were walking along the tracks at the intersection of East Trans Canada Highway and Comazzetto Road, near Valleyview when they...
Police need more information to find missing 17-year-old
KAMLOOPS - Officers are asking the public to submit any information which could help their search for Hayley Haines, 17, who was last seen on August 4. The First Nations teenager is described as 5' 4", 110 pounds with long brown hair and brown eyes. Police are very concerned as the teen has left for...
Social media queries on Ajax following Mount Polley mine incident
KAMLOOPS – The announcement of Mount Polley’s mine tailings pond flood has raised concerns for residents of the Thompson-Okanagan leading to opinions from both supporters and those opposing the proposed Ajax Mine. The dam at Mount Polley Mining Corporation’s site near Likely, B.C. failed on Monday sending 10 million cubic metres of water and 4.5...
Owner of Dallas Stars found guilty of environmental charges
KAMLOOPS – Tom Gaglardi, owner of the NHL's Dallas Stars, and his company Northland Properties Corporation, were convicted Thursday morning of harmfully altering a fish habitat while constructing their family vacation home. “There was an element of wilfulness and a desire to get the job done and if necessary, seek forgiveness later,” Provincial Court Judge...
“Hot Nite in the City” will show the cars of the future
KAMLOOPS – The B.C. Sustainable Energy Association is offering Kamloops residents the chance to look at the cars of the future at this year’s Hot Nite in the City event. This weekend, visitors can expect to see three electric vehicles – a Nissan Leaf, a Smart Electric Drive and a Tesla Model S. All three...
Woman awarded over $366K after vehicle incident
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops woman was awarded over $366,000 in Kamloops Supreme Court after a truck pulling a U-Haul struck the side of a car on a busy highway. The woman was driving 90 km/hr on the highway approaching Peterson Creek bridge when the truck pulling the U-Haul hit the left side of the woman’s...
Local business owner to run for city council position
KAMLOOPS – Local resident Bob Dieno announced he is “throwing his hat into the political ring” by running for a spot on Kamloops city council. Dieno is the owner of Nutech Fire and Safety, a business which specializes in protection equipment. To focus on his political run, he has taken a leave of absence from...
Australia to send support for B.C. Wildfire
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Several wildfire specialist management teams from Australia will touch down in Vancouver this weekend to help respond to several wildfires across the province. “The high number of active wildfires in the province is stretching our firefighting resources,” said Minister of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations, Steve Thomson. “In addition to the support...
Paul Lake fire hall given the go-ahead
PAUL LAKE – Paul Lake will get its fire hall after receiving support from 60 per cent of residents during the petition process. Following project approval from the province, the Thompson Nicola Regional District will borrow $260,000 on behalf of Paul Lake Fire Protection to build the hall. Petition forms were sent to owners of...
Smokey skies from fires in United States, northern B.C.
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Kamloops and Vernon residents woke up to the sight, smell and taste of smoke on Wednesday morning. Fire information officer Kayla Pepper says the smoke is coming from wildfires in the northern part of the United States and from the Prince George and Cariboo fire centres. Pepper says the smoke is currently trapped...
Residency program launches for new doctors at Royal Inland Hospital
KAMLOOPS - New doctors in Kamloops can complete their entire post-grad training in Kamloops, since the new family practice residency site has launched at Royal Inland Hospital. “Training family practitioners here in Kamloops gives them an opportunity to discover this great region and they will hopefully return for their practice careers,” said Health Minster Terry...
Kamloops woman’s remains found at White Lake
KAMLOOPS - Police say the human skull found June 1 near White Lake belongs to Samantha Paul, a 26-year-old woman who went missing last year. While police received dozens of tips, Samantha’s reason for disappearance was not resolved. The remains do not indicate foul play, however it has not been ruled out RCMP stated in a press...
UPDATE: Police find missing boy, last seen at Kamloopa Pow Wow
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops RCMP have found Nathaniel Alexander Harry, a 13-year-old boy who went missing from the pow wow grounds on August 4. Nathaniel went missing at approximately 3:30 p.m. His parents say he has never taken off in the past. Officers were hoping to find Harry and take him home to Alkali Lake –...
UPDATE: Downtown cordoned off, evacuated due to gas leak
KAMLOOPS - Part of Victoria Street was evacuated by RCMP Tuesday afternoon after a natural gas line broke on Lansdowne Street. Traffic RCMP continue to block traffic between 1 to 2 Avenues on Lansdowne while Victoria Street businesses have re-opened. Business owners are advised to keep windows open. While the gas leak has been stopped,...
UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm warning north of Kamloops ended
NORTH THOMPSON – Environment Canada has ended a severe thunderstorm watch for the North Thompson area. The alerted areas included Williams Lake and 100 Mile House. Weather conditions were favourable for the development of wind gusts and large hail. Hail has the potential to damage property or cause injury. Strong winds could damage buildings, overturn...
TRU to receive $265K for more spots in trade programs
KAMLOOPS – To combat growing worker demand for the liquefied gas industry among others, the B.C. government has agreed to allocate $265,000 for Thompson Rivers University to add a total 52 spots to its welding, carpentry and electrician training programs. The amount funded to the university is part of a $6.8 million provincial wide program....
Drowsy drivers do have options
THOMPSON - OKANAGAN - July and August are peak months for driver fatigue-related incidents. While you may be bumper to bumper with everyone else rushing for the best beach spot, it’s important to recognize the signs of tired driving. “Living in Kamloops, I know how hot B.C. summers can get,” says B.C. Minister of Transportation...
Heading for the hills this weekend? Here are 11 ways to keep it safe
THOMPSON - OKANAGAN - If you're looking to dodge the tourists and get a more peaceful outing on your long weekend, a hike or a campout in the backcountry may be the best way of achieving a relaxing getaway. To keep it safe, members of the Central Okanagan Search and Rescue team have some tips...