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ELECTION 2015: First debate scheduled for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo federal candidates
KAMLOOPS – The first debate of the federal election has been scheduled for the candidates of the Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo riding. Hosted by CBC Radio Kamloops, Kamloops this Week and CFJC-TV, the event will take place Wednesday, Oct. 14, in the Grand Hall at Thompson Rivers University. Chris Foulds, editor of Kamloops this Week, says there are...
TRU looking to sever ties with Canadian Federation of Students amidst allegations of fraud
KAMLOOPS – The Thompson Rivers University Student Union have supported a motion to separate themselves from the Canadian Federation of Students alleging lies, intimidation and election fraud. During the B.C. Chapter of the Canadian Federation of Students semi-annual meeting earlier this month, members essentially called for a vote of no confidence. “The progressive coalition that...
Man survives collision with Kamloops train
KAMLOOPS - A 70-year-old man is lucky to be alive this afternoon after the vehicle he was driving collided with an oncoming train. At roughly 1:45 p.m. the man was on Highland Drive and police believe he was trying to turn onto Highway 1, but completely missed the turn, slid down an embankment and hit...
Daily non-stop flights announced between Kelowna and Victoria
KELOWNA – Travelers to Vancouver Island now have a non-stop flight to Victoria out of Kelowna International Airport. Pacific Coastal Airlines announced the seven day a week service Tuesday, Aug. 15, saying it will benefit communities on the island as well as the Okanagan. Effective Oct. 27, the Saab 340 aircraft will depart YLW at...
Daughters struggle for answers about dementia care after mom suffers horrific death
'SHE COULD HAVE GONE FROM ANY ONE OF HER ILLNESSES," DAUGHTER SAYS, 'BUT SHE BURNED ALIVE." KAMLOOPS — A series of government-funded senior care failures and one last cigarette killed Matilda ‘Tillie’ Olineck, her family says. Jeanne and Jackie Olineck — Tillie’s daughters — were cleaning up their mothers apartment at the Glenfair Complex downtown...
So You Think You Can Dance coming to Kelowna
KELOWNA – The top ten finalists from this year’s So You Think You Can Dance will be performing in Kelowna in January. The show is part of a North America tour that features the best dancers from the twelfth season of the 13-time Emmy Award-winning show on Fox and CTV. Judge, executive director and co-creator...
Chase RCMP break up beach bonfire amidst fire ban
CHASE – Even the thick smoke over the area isn't enough for people to get the message that campfires are not allowed — and yes, that includes bonfires. Chase RCMP say a group of young people built a bonfire at Magna Bay on August 24, at roughly 9 p.m. The fire didn't get away this...
Kamloops CEO charged with assault taking leave of absence
KAMLOOPS — The top employee of a social services organization in Kamloops is taking a leave of absence after charges accusing her of domestic assault were made public last week. Interior Community Services CEO Kelly Ann Kelland, born 1962, is accused of committing an assault last month in Monte Creek. The organization is a non-profit...
Kamloops man may cancel return trip on cross-canada run
KAMLOOPS — The city’s cross-country runner is about to finish his trek across Canada, but might not make the trip back as funds continue to dwindle. Edward ‘Fast Eddy’ Dostaler says he’s about a week away from reaching New Brunswick and says he won’t stop until he reaches Newfoundland. Unfortunately, he says, the plan to...
Senior woman dies in fire at Kamloops retirement home
KAMLOOPS — A Kamloops woman has died from her injuries after her room caught fire in a downtown senior’s complex yesterday, Aug. 24. Platoon Capt. Troy Grant says Kamloops Fire Rescue and paramedics responded to the call at Glenfair Complex on Glenfair Drive around 10:20 p.m. and determined the woman fell asleep in her chair...
Kamloops asks residents to voluntarily use less water
KAMLOOPS – The city is asking residents and business owners to voluntarily reduce their water because of low river levels. The province recently issued a Level Four drought rating for the South Thompson and North Thompson river basins. Rainfalls have not been sufficient to replenish aquifers or local stream flow levels. The province has taken the...