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Lawyers deliver closing remarks on Kamloops manslaughter case before jury decides
KAMLOOPS - The case against a man accused of setting a fire which caused the death of one of his house guests has concluded and now jurors are being asked to consider if one of the key witnesses in the case was honest or started the fire himself. Crown Prosecutor Neil Flanagan and defence counsel...
One year after killing, why there still aren’t any cameras on Okanagan buses
KAMLOOPS HAS 25 KELOWNA – One year after the horrific killing of a Kelowna man on a B.C. Transit bus and six months after they promised to begin installing them, there still isn’t a single operational camera on any Kelowna buses. Last year, on Oct. 30, Caesar Rosales was killed in front of more than...
Kamloops faces worker shortage over next 10 years: Consultant
30,000 TO 35,000 VACANCIES; 70 PER CENT NEED REQUIRE POST-SECONDARY OR SKILLS TRAINING KAMLOOPS – Businesses in the Thompson-Cariboo region may have a tough time replacing retiring workers over the next ten years and job seekers who want in will have to bring the right skills and education, says a labour market consultant. Rob Malatest,...
Kamloops band in finals for Peak Performance Project
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops band might just be on the brink of stardom and a serious cash prize. The top three artists from B.C.’s PEAK Performance Project were announced yesterday, Oct. 29, and include Van Damsel; a Kamloops indie-pop band. The winner will be announced at the finale concert on Nov. 19 at the Commodore...
More than 10,000 people want B.C. to stop the time change
KAMLOOPS - The petition to stop Daylight Saving Time has surpassed it’s goal of 10,000 signatures, meaning the provincial government is mandated to review it. Former Kamloops Chamber of Commerce president Bob Dieno and his friend Tara Holmes began the petition and Facebook page on Monday and by 3:50 p.m. Oct. 30, the petition reached 11,000 signatures....
Highway 1 closed west of Chase
KAMLOOPS - A rock slide at Hoffman’s Bluff has shut down the Trans-Canada Highway just west of Chase this afternoon. The slide, which happened around 2:30 p.m., is about 10 kilometres west of Chase and has closed down all lanes of traffic. Detours are available via Highway 97B or Highway 97. Drive B.C. says an...
Historical solar project moves ahead at newest Kamloops park
KAMLOOPS - The newly renovated West Highlands Park Community Centre will soon be home to the largest solar project in Kamloops history. Installation has begun on rooftop solar panels that will harvest 27,600 kilowatt-hours of electricity per year, or the equivalent of the electricity used by two and a half average B.C. households. “Featuring a...
Sentencing postponed for man who killed girlfriend as court examines his mental health
KAMLOOPS - A man who confessed to killing his ex-girlfriend and pleaded guilty will not be sentenced now that his lawyers have requested a hearing to determine if suffered from a mental illness at the time of the incident. Christopher Frank Butler appeared in Kamloops Supreme Court today, Oct. 30 with two lawyers to request...
Cavers comments inappropriate, but fellow Kamloops councillors hope he learns from his mistake
**LANGUAGE ADVISORY** KAMLOOPS - Using several expletives in emails to staff and council has put Coun. Donovan Cavers in hot water, and some fellow councillors are calling the incident an isolated incident while others say he was 'immature and reckless.' Documents obtained by Radio NL during a freedom of information request show Cavers using inappropriate...
What exactly is Jacko Lake?
KAMLOOPS - The Lac Le Jeune Road exiting Kamloops is a paved road leading to a host of lakes in the region, but the turnoff to nearby Jacko Lake is full of bumps. It’s windy and dusty, but a tranquil glossy fishing hole is your reward at the end of the drive. The area is...
Canada Revenue Agency scam still making the rounds in the Thompson-Okanagan
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - The Canada Revenue Agency scam is continuing to make rounds in the region, with RCMP detachments fielding several calls a day from concerned residents. This type of scam is not new, and police have issued warnings previously about callers alleging to be from the agency. Cpl. Cheryl Bush says Kamloops RCMP is fielding several...
It could be a wet Halloween in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - While the mercury will remain quite a bit above normal for much of Halloween weekend, Mother Nature seems intent on ensuring we don’t have too much fun. Environment Canada is calling for highs of 12 to 14 Celsius this weekend, several degrees above the seasonal normals of 9 C normally seen at this...
Where to get your spook on in Kamloops this Halloween
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops will celebrate Halloween in style this weekend with a host of Halloween parties and events. There is something for everyone, from family friendly events for kids and parents, to costume parties at participating pubs across town. Because Halloween would not be complete without a corn maze The Tranquille Farm Fresh corn maze...