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Thompson Rivers University

TRU to receive $265K for more spots in trade programs

KAMLOOPS – To combat growing worker demand for the liquefied gas industry among others, the B.C. government has agreed to allocate $265,000 for Thompson Rivers University to add a total 52 spots to its welding, carpentry and electrician training programs. The amount funded to the university is part of a $6.8 million provincial wide program....

B.C. Lions invite public to Fanfest

KAMLOOPS - It's time once more for fans of the B.C. Lions to head out to Hillside Stadium for a special day that's all about them. The City of Kamloops and B.C. Lions are holding Fanfest again, from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 8. The team will host a practice and clinic, encouraging fans...

Two locals to receive Order of B.C.

KAMLOOPS - Two local men will be among the 25 British Columbians to be appointed to the Order of B.C. this year. Roger Barnsley and Hon. Leonard Marchand are among those who will receive the award, given to people who have contributed to the province in extraordinary ways. Barnsley, as president of the University College...

TRU to hand out seven honorary degrees

KAMLOOPS - Seven people who have made a difference in our world will be honoured by Thompson Rivers University this spring with honorary doctorates. Former premier Gordon Campbell and Honorable Justice Lance Finch both played a key role in the founding of the university law school and with the inaugural convocation this June for the...