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Your low-down on the May long weekend weather
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Environment Canada is calling for some pretty spectacular weather this May long weekend. Across the Thompson-Okanagan there will be sunny skies for much of the weekend, with highs getting up to 26 Celcius. Those in Vernon can expect sunshine and a high of 26 C on Saturday, followed by a reprieve from the...

Car care class is just for girls at Westsyde Secondary
"LADIES, THIS IS NO POWDER PUFF MECHANICS COURSE." KAMLOOPS – Due to the success of a similar course offered at South Kamloops Secondary, the administration at Westsyde Secondary have decided to offer a girls-only car care class. At first glance, one might ask why the girls and boys have been segregated from each other, but...

No lack of leisure this long weekend
KAMLOOPS – Long weekends are like finding ten dollars on the sidewalk or discovering the raisons in your muffin are actually chocolate chips — it makes the week that much better. If you’re looking for things to do to make the most of three glorious days away from work or school, look no further. Bring...

WASELENKOFF TRIAL: Retired teacher not guilty of possessing child porn
KAMLOOPS - While a Kamloops Supreme Court Justice acknowledged the testimony of a retired teacher was "carefully woven" in his trial for possession of child pornography, he delivered an acquittal today, May 14. Jerry Waselenkoff was charged with one count of possessing child porn after a downstairs neighbour, Frans Van Der Woning, located four cases...

REMINDER: Mock-emergency event at TRU today
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson Rivers University campus is hosting a mock full-scale live emergency scenario from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. today, May 14. Over 400 emergency personnel and volunteers are expected to participate in the event, which will close some access roads and portions of the campus. Summit Road and McGill Road access points...