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Male released from custody without charge in Lee Creek suspicious death investigation

LEE CREEK - A man taken into custody in relation to a suspicious death in Lee Creek has been released without charge while police continue to investigate. Officers attended a home in the 2500 block of Squilax-Anglemont Road to follow up on a report of shots fired Saturday evening, Nov. 28. After arriving on scene, police...

Kamloops artists sound off on Syrian conflict through music, spoken word

KAMLOOPS - Local artists are sharing their gifts to provide both commentary and support following ongoing conflict in Syria and the upcoming arrival of refugees to the area. Singers and songwriters Deandra Dey and Timothy Brookbanks recently produced a track, Wait and See, and are hoping to donate funds received from their song toward refugee support....

Cost of renovations at new community policing office in Kamloops surpass $1M

KAMLOOPS - The costs of the new North Shore policing office have skyrocketed because of ‘unforeseen conditions’. Located near the corner of Seventh Street and Brentwood Avenue on the North Shore, 2013 estimates put the cost of renovating the former Kia dealership to become the new North Shore community policing office at $600,000. The project...

The Sheepdogs set to rock Vernon and Kamloops in early 2016

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Canadian band The Sheepdogs will be making two stops in the Southern Interior on its cross-country tour next year. The tour follows the latest album, Future Nostalgia, released by the Juno award-winning rock band from Saskatchewan. Tickets will go on sale this Friday, Dec. 4, for the Feb. 17 show at Cactus Jacks next...

Norkam Clinic gets local support for loading zone

KAMLOOPS - Council agreed to give a patient loading zone outside of the North Shore’s Norkam Clinic another look and so far residents are supporting the request. In order to create the loading zone the bus stop which currently sits in front of the clinic will have to be moved down the street. Earlier in...