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Water restrictions reinstated on Coldwater River
MERRITT - A water use restriction aimed at protecting fish populations in the Coldwater River has been reinstated today. As extreme drought conditions continue throughout the region, temporary water use restrictions for the Coldwater River and its tributaries was reinstated today, Sept. 2. The order affects 50 water licenses and allows for flexibility for irrigation...
Paws for a Cause set to take over Pioneer Park in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – The single largest event to fight animal cruelty in Kamloops returns in just over a week. Walkers and their pets will pack Pioneer Park for the B.C. SPCA Paws for a Cause Sunday, Sept. 13. The goal for the event this year is the same as last year, $20,000. Last year the shelter fell...
Homeless man gets 2.5 years in prison for Kamloops syringe stabbing
KAMLOOPS – A homeless man convicted of aggravated assault for stabbing a grocery-store security guard with a used syringe in British Columbia's Interior has been sentenced to 31 months in prison.
Help identify these persons of interest in Kamloops assault case
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops RCMP need the public’s help to identify three suspects involved in an assault back in January. The assault occurred in the 500-block of Victoria Street, Jan. 10, 2015. Police were called to the area for a report of a male lying on the ground. RCMP discovered the victim had been assaulted...
Two teens, ages 14 and 18, arrested for murder in Vernon death
VERNON - Police have arrested two teenagers for second degree murder in the death of Jason Hardy, whose body was found in Polson Park last week. One of the teens is a 14 year old male. He and 18-year-old Brandon Wellington were arrested Aug. 31. Both are residents of the Greater Vernon area, RCMP Const....
Get your hands on these Kamloops firefighters
ANNUAL FUNDRAISING CALENDAR ON SALE NOW KAMLOOPS - As fall begins and the year winds down, local firefighters already have next year top of mind with the release of the Kamloops Firefighter's Charitable Society 2016 calendar. Cory Poirier, a local firefighter and coordinator for the project, says this year the society went with a different photographer...
August construction values increase dramatically in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - August marks a strong month for construction values in Kamloops, a positive change following a decline over the summer. Like this past July, August had some big differences in the amount of permits issued from last year. In total 18 single family housing permits were issued this August, as opposed to 27 issued...
ELECTION 2015: Mulcair promises funding for sports during Kamloops stop
KAMLOOPS - During a campaign stop in Kamloops this week New Democratic Party federal leader Tom Mulcair took the opportunity to announce another party promise, this time a $28 million investment for kids in sports. More than 1,000 people showed up for a rally Tuesday evening, Sept. 1, where Mulcair reiterated a need for change....
Armstrong fair fun gets underway
ARMSTRONG - The Armstrong fair gets into full swing today. The 116th annual Interior Provincial Exhibition runs Wednesday, Sept. 2, to Sunday, Sept. 6. Rides, live music, farming displays, vendors and a variety of entertainment is all on hand for the highly anticipated end of summer event. This year’s theme — Udderly Awesome! Party till...