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Steelworkers Union President blames decades of government inaction for issues facing the forestry sector
With numerous layoffs and shutdowns across British Columbia, the President of Steelworkers Local Union 1-417 says the challenges the industry is facing are not new. Marty Gibbons says every operation ...
Jun 03, 2019
Residents and firefighters douse grass fire near Sa-Hali Secondary School
Kamloops firefighters and residents were able to stop a grass fire from doing serious damage near Sa-Hali Secondary School last night. The fire was burning about one third of a hectare, and it was in ...
Jun 03, 2019
Updated - Boil water advisory in Logan Lake to last until at least tomorrow
Update Monday, June 3 - A boil water advisory in Logan Lake is expected to last until at least tomorrow. The advisory was put in place on Saturday, after routine testing done was done. CAO Randy Lambr...
Jun 01, 2019
Merritt layoffs won't affect Aspen Planers operations in Savona and Lillooet for now
As the Aspen Planers sawmill in Merritt prepares for a shift reduction next week, operations in Savona and Lillooet aren't affected at this time. Director of Communications Brian Menzies tells NL they...
May 31, 2019
Man taken to hospital after lumber truck crashes on Highway 5A
A man was taken to hospital today after a tractor trailer flipped onto its roof today, south of Kamloops. Kamloops Fire Platoon Captain Darryl Cooper says crews were called out this afternoon to the a...
May 31, 2019
Three Savona area wildfires being held by BC Wildfire personnel
The BC Wildfire Service continues to tackle three wildfires burning in the Savona area near the Painted Bluffs Provincial Park. Fire Information Officer Taylor MacDonald says things are looking good a...
May 31, 2019
Union president says silver lining after layoffs in Merritt but industry is hurting
The president of the United Steelworkers Local 1-417 union says there is a silver lining after the layoffs at the sawmill in Merritt. Marty Gibbons says the move, while devastating to the community, c...
May 31, 2019
Another Vavenby area water advisory in the North Thompson after diesel spill
Another semi-truck crash along the Yellowhead Highway has resulted in a diesel spill in the North Thompson River. Interior Health has issued a water advisory for people who draw water from the river b...
May 30, 2019
Fifty people laid off at Aspen Planers sawmill in Merritt
Aspen Planers is cutting back from two shifts to one at its Merritt sawmill, beginning on Monday. As a result 50 people at the mill were given layoff notices today, according to director of communicat...
May 30, 2019
MLA Peter Milobar wants gas stations to post a breakdown of all gas taxes per litre
The MLA for Kamloops-North has introduced a private member's bill hoping to make it mandatory for gas stations to post a breakdown of all the taxes per litre of gasoline. Peter Milobar says he is hopi...
May 30, 2019
