Kamloops
STAHN: The changing landscape of politics
In some ways it’s amazing to see how the political landscape has changed in recent years and in other ways it’s surprising it’s taken this long. As we watch candidate after candidate step up to throw their hat in the ring of municipal politics, you can’t help but notice the slight shift in how they...
Kamloops Mounties nab suspect in two armed robberies
KAMLOOPS – A 43-year-old man is cooling his heels in police cells after he was arrested in connection with a pair of armed robberies in Kamloops on Friday afternoon. At about 1:45 p.m., the clerk at the Tranquille Market on Tranquille Road and 12 Street was held up by a man with a gun, according...
Final weekend of summer bringing the heat
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - The first day of fall is around the corner, but before it arrives, we get the chance to bask in the final weekend of summer. The autumnal equinox falls on Tuesday, Sept. 22 in our part of the world, marking the end of summer and the beginning of fall. Before that can happen...
Another Kamloops church getting into residential real estate development
KAMLOOPS - Just a week after a downtown church officially broke ground on a residential development, council a similar development is in process on the North Shore. The Ukrainian Orthodox Church of All Saints on 8 Street is looking to rezone a portion of its property to allow for the construction of a four-storey building...
STAHN: Will being emotional pay off for Cavers?
As we head into civic elections this year, most politicians try to keep their heads down, avoid controversy and charm voters. But Coun. Donovan Cavers—never shy about voicing his opinions and feelings—seems to be taking the contrarian view. He's getting more vocal. In each of the past two council meetings, Cavers has spoken out against...
Budget ramped up for John Tod centre
KAMLOOPS - The finishing touches are being installed as a crew hustles to complete the conversion of John Tod from a school to a community centre — and now a parking lot has been added to the 2014 to-do list. Work began on the $2.2 million conversion earlier this year but the city planned to...
IN PHOTOS: Award ceremony for local RCMP members
KAMLOOPS - It's not everyday RCMP members don the red serge, but Tuesday's award and recognition ceremony was a special occasion for 20 officers, auxiliary members and civilians. Staff Sgt. Maj. Ross van den Brink delivered long-service awards to members who have served for 20, 25 and 35 years. Other awards included long-service peace officer...
Repeat offender escapes dangerous offender label
KAMLOOPS – Despite more than 100 criminal convictions and a history of violence, a man well known around the Kamloops courthouse narrowly escaped a dangerous designation but he has earned a less serious long-term offender label. Kamloops Supreme Court Justice Kathleen Ker made the decision for Shane Jeurissen, 44, after handing him a seven-year jail...
B.C. Lions sign to train in Kamloops through 2017
KAMLOOPS – It was 2010 when the B.C. Lions made Kamloops their training location. On Monday, the team announced a second deal with the City and Thompson Rivers University to continue hosting the annual training camp through 2017. “Extending our stay in Kamloops for three more years demonstrates the outstanding success of this relationship over...
Cops launch campaign to catch drivers using cellphones
KAMLOOPS – A crackdown on drivers using their cell phones is underway in Kamloops with 37 tickets handed out on Monday. The enforcement campaign saw officers set up at three locations in the city to watch for distracted drivers. Not all the officers were wearing uniforms. Some plainclothes RCMP members were helping to spot people....
Councillor hopeful wants public referendum on Ajax if elected
KAMLOOPS - A small-business owner, vice-president of a television station and MS society chair member is hoping to secure another role in the community. Mike O’Reilly announced Monday morning he will be seeking a councillor position with the City of Kamloops. Some of O’Reilly’s key platform items include: making Kamloops business friendly, redeveloping the North...
It’s your last Halloween to rent a costume from this store in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – After playing dress-up for 16 years, the Pandora Costume Shop will celebrate its final Halloween before owner Marian Truscott closes the doors. Truscott, a professional costume designer, is moving away from the retail sector of her industry to fully dedicate her time to designing costumes for several theatre companies. Over her 30 years...
UPDATE: Pedestrian struck downtown
KAMLOOPS - At approximately 7:40 a.m. Monday a 24-year-old male pedestrian in a marked crosswalk was struck by a female driver on 12 Avenue and Battle Street. Cpl. Cheryl Bush, spokesperson for the Kamloops RCMP, said the pedestrian was taken to hospital for non-life threatening injuries. The 29-year-old female driver remained at the scene. Neither...
Weekend of art, fishing and running
KAMLOOPS - You can tell it’s fall when community events start to move back indoors, but there are still a couple outdoor events this weekend to help you enjoy the slightly above normal temperatures and sunshine we are expecting. You can kick off a fresh-air weekend with the Lure a Cure Fishing Derby up at...
Stronger showing of northern lights expected tonight
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - We’re getting a second chance at the northern lights tonight thanks to a second blow from the sun, and this one could be even stronger thanks to the storms combining as they hit the Earth. The National Space Weather Prediction Center says a ‘moderate’ storm hit Earth late Thursday night (in the Pacific...