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Ashcroft finds new CAO with current village manager set to retire
A new village manager has been hired in Ashcroft with the outgoing chief administrative officer retiring this week, after more than three decades working for the municipality. Mayor Barbara Roden says...
Jul 30, 2019
Kamloops firefighters urging caution near water this summer
Kamloops firefighters are urging people to be careful near water this summer, especially the Thompson River. A man had to be rescued yesterday afternoon near Rabbit Island, and Platoon Captain Wade Li...
Jul 30, 2019
BC Transit plans to electrify its entire bus fleet by 2040
B.C. Transit plans to fully electrify its bus fleet by the year 2040 with plans to use low-carbon technologies like CNG buses to bridge the transition. The crown corporation announced its low-carbon f...
Jul 30, 2019
There were 39 thefts from motor vehicles in Kamloops last week
A drop in the number of thefts from vehicles in Kamloops last week (July 22 to July 28) with just 39. Police are hoping for the best, but say it's still too soon to speculate if the weekly maps they'v...
Jul 30, 2019
Kamloops firefighters rescue man from Thompson River
Kamloops firefighters are urging people to be careful near the Thompson River after a man had to be rescued today near Rabbit Island. Platoon Captain Wade Lindoff says the RCMP had asked firefighters ...
Jul 29, 2019
Update: Wildfire burning west of Kamloops now being held
UPDATE: The newly-named Jimmies Creek wildfire west of Savona has grown to five hectares but is now being held according to the BC Wildfire Service. "But that size will be adjusted when the crews get ...
Jul 29, 2019
Recycling Council of BC welcomes proposed changes to beverage container deposit program
A proposal to expand the province's beverage container deposit program to include milk containers is being welcomed by the Recycling Council of British Columbia. Policy Director Harv Aujala says they ...
Jul 29, 2019
B.C. prepared to be a leader in recycling irrespective of fall federal election outcome: Environment Minister
BC's Environment Minister says the province is prepared to be a leader in recycling, irrespective of what happens during this fall's federal election. George Heyman says the province wants to do more ...
Jul 29, 2019
Kamloops city staff acting to address concerns from businesses on West Victoria Street
The City of Kamloops has now hired a liaison to work with businesses in the West Victoria Street corridor where construction is happening. City manager David Trawin says the city wants to make sure co...
Jul 29, 2019
Kamloops city councillor thinks ride sharing will end up in B.C. Interior once kinks get worked out
A Kamloops city councillor says he thinks ride-hailing companies will be here eventually, even if that is not as soon as this fall. Arjun Singh says there is a need for ride sharing here, and says the...
Jul 29, 2019
