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Speedboat operator negligent in head-on crash with houseboat: Crown
KAMLOOPS – A speedboat driver was speeding and weaving across Shuswap Lake before crashing head-on with a houseboat and remained lodged in the vessel nearly five years ago, a Crown prosecutor said today, Feb. 10. The trial for Leon Reinbrecht began today in Kamloops Supreme Court. Reinbrecht is charged with criminal negligence causing the death...
Colin James spring tour is about more than rock ‘n roll
KELOWNA - The Colin James concert in Kelowna next month will be more than rock and blues because James is embracing all of himself these days. The six-time Juno Award winner has been part of the music scene for almost a quarter of a century, exploring multiple genres such as rock, blues, pop, gospel and...
How to plan the perfect date
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - The guy or gal you have your eye on has said yes to a date, but Valentine’s Day is less than a week away and you have no idea how to plan the perfect date. Elizabeth deVries of Together By Design, says you need to think about the experience and connecting on the...
Car crashes through Kamloops storefront
KAMLOOPS - A car has crashed into a restaurant storefront at a strip mall in Kamloops. The accident happened at a mall located behind North Hills mall over the lunch hour today, Feb. 10 leaving a Canadian 2 for 1 Pizza restaurant without a storefront window. Police are questioning the driver and firefighters are on...
Kamloops Film Festival featuring comedy and Canadiana
KAMLOOPS - With just over three weeks left until the Kamloops Film Festival kicks off the annual event is set to deliver more laughs than ever before. Now in its 18th year, organizers promise the festival will be bigger and better than ever with more comedies and more Canadian films. The festival will feature 10 days...
Events to get your heart set on for Valentine’s Day
KAMLOOPS – Whether you’re looking for a romantic evening with your sweetheart or an escape from reminders that you’re single, Kamloops has a few different events for you on Feb. 14. - Hoodoo’s at Sun Rivers is offering a three-course Valentine’s dinner with different options to choose from. The romantic dinner is available from Feb....
Papa John’s rescues Dreamlift
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN — Papa John's pizza outlets in Kelowna, West Kelowna and two in Kamloops have stepped up to revive the Sunshine Dreams for Kids program in the area after Wendy's outlets in the area pulled out earlier this year. Papa John's will continue the tradition of donating all proceeds and staff wages for one day...
UPDATE: Missing teen located
UPDATE: 7:39 A.M., Feb. 11, 2015 RCMP say the missing teen has been located safe and sound. 2:23 p.m., Feb. 10, 2015 KAMLOOPS – Local RCMP members are asking the public for assistance finding a missing 15-year-old. Makayla Maskwa was last heard from on Feb. 8. She has not been home since Jan. 30. Maskwa...