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Trucking association pleased with government step towards training for new truckers
The BC Trucking Association is pleased the province is taking first steps to bring in mandatory training for new commercial truckers. This summer, the Ministry of Transportation will be consulting wit...
Jul 05, 2019
Taseko Mining will seek a court injunction over New Prosperity Mine in the Cariboo
The company looking to do test drilling for a mine in the Cariboo is seeking a court injunction to end a blockade by First Nations. Taseko Mines was supposed to begin work on Tuesday, but speaking on ...
Jul 05, 2019
Recent rainy days helped return Kamloops area rainfall amounts to near average: Environment Canada
After a relatively dry June with just 21 mm of rain in the Kamloops area, Environment Canada says the last few days have been good news. Forecaster Doug Lundquist says June usually sees about 37 mm of...
Jul 05, 2019
Updated: Fisheries Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says Big Bar rock slide is the most pressing issue for the DFO
The Federal Minister for Fisheries and Oceans says the rock slide near Big Bar, west of Clinton, is the most pressing issue for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans at this time. Jonathan Wilkinson ...
Jul 05, 2019
Working group planning for ways to improve Highway 1 through Fraser Canyon
The Fraser-Nicola MLA says local tourism groups are spearheading efforts to improve the Highway 1 drive through the Fraser Canyon. Jackie Tegart says groups involved recently met in Lytton, and says t...
Jul 05, 2019
More than $300K in stolen goods seized from rural Shuswap property, including vehicles, automatic weapons and stolen timber
RCMP in Chase are calling it a 'rare' seizure of stolen goods and weapons. Mounties have made a significant bust from a property near Scotch Creek, in the 4000-block of Leopold Road, after carrying ou...
Jul 05, 2019
Phase two planning into TRU's Envision Plan starts next week
Phase two of planning for TRU's Envision Plan will get underway next week with a trio of community meetings. Two meetings will be at the Desert Gardens on Seymour Street on July 10 and 17, while the t...
Jul 05, 2019
New wildfire preparedness guide released by B.C. government
Ahead of the usual hot and dry July and August months, Prepared BC has released a new wildfire preparedness guide. The guide contains information that will help British Columbians better protect thems...
Jul 05, 2019
Trans Mountain president anticipates 'dramatic' drop in oil by rail traffic from pipeline expansion
The president of Trans Mountain says rail traffic will decrease essentially overnight when the pipeline expansion comes online. Ian Anderson points out that day is still several years away - but he do...
Jul 05, 2019
Ashcroft-area group hoping to find solutions to local health related concerns
The newly formed Ashcroft Health Services Area Planning Table is hoping to find solutions to short, medium and long term concerns in the area. Ashcroft Mayor Barbara Roden says the group hopes to disc...
Jul 05, 2019
