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Mill closure has nothing to do with land value in downtown Kelowna, Tolko says
KELOWNA – When S.M. Simpson bought land near Manhattan Point and moved his sawmill and…
Tolko Mill, working to stay dry from flood waters, lends a helping hand
KELOWNA – Staff and management at Tolko Industries have been keeping a close eye on…
Tolko boom boats won’t run until investigation says they’re safe
KELOWNA – Tolko's saw mill operation has ceased all marine operations while the Transportation Safety…
Transportation Safety Board team arrive at scene of Tolko fatality
KELOWNA – A two-person team of investigators from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada arrived…
UPDATE: Body of man recovered from sunken tugboat near Kelowna mill identified
KELOWNA – Condolences have started pouring in on social media for the Kelowna man who…
Crews bring small fire at Lavington mill under quick control
LAVINGTON – Firefighters from Lavington and Coldstream were called out for a report of a…
YEAR IN REVIEW: Controversial projects, proposals and industry closures
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The region had its fair share of industry closures, council debates and surprising…
‘It’s a difficult day:’ Tolko’s Merritt mill shuts its doors
MERRITT – The Tolko mill in Merritt has officially shut its doors, just nine days…
Appeal to be heard over fines in Cherryville landslide
NORTH OKANAGAN – An appeal will be heard in early 2017 into a pair of…
Lafarge has a point: Industrial taxes in Kamloops far higher than Okanagan, other cities
KAMLOOPS – Tax rates in the City of Kamloops came under fire again last week…
Heavy industry in Kamloops looking for lower city tax rate
KAMLOOPS – Three heavy industrial businesses in Kamloops are asking city councillors to lower tax…
Lavington residents skeptical of pellet plant testing
VERNON - Some local residents continue to ask questions about a wood pellet plant in Lavington. The group Lavington is for Everyone (LIFE) issued a media release earlier this week stating there is still no scientific evidence of air quality improvement at the plant. That’s at odds with the results of a mandatory test conducted...
Kamloops boundary extension takes another baby step forward with minister visit
KAMLOOPS - The possible annexation of New Afton Mine brought Community Minister Peter Fassbender to Kamloops earlier this week. As the minister responsible for boundary extension queries, Fassbender joined Mayor Peter Milobar Monday, Nov. 9, to meet with those potentially impacted by the proposed change, including First Nations and mining industry officials. “He was quite accommodating...
Minister Fassbender coming to Kamloops to discuss New Afton options
KAMLOOPS - Discussions around extending the city boundaries to include the New Afton mine will continue next month with the Minister of Community set to visit the area. Minister of Community Peter Fassbender will be in Kamloops Nov. 9 to discuss plans to include the New Afton mine within city limits, which will include meeting...
Attention job seekers: Kamloops employers to participate in hiring fair
KAMLOOPS - Over 45 of the city’s largest employers will participate in the Kamloops Hiring Fall Fair later this month. The Monday, Oct. 26 event will run from 12p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Coast Hotel and Conference Centre and is free. The purpose of the hiring fair is to give job seekers the opportunity...