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Record high number of human-bear conflicts in B.C. this spring
It was a record spring for human and bear conflicts with 3,826 calls relating to black bears and 182 calls for grizzly bears encounters in April and May. That is according to Chris Doyle, a Deputy Chi...
Jun 13, 2019
Clearwater mayor looks at the region's options as Canfor shutters its sawmill
As the community of Clearwater grapples with the news Canfor will shut down its sawmill in nearby Vavenby the mayor is looking at ways to diversify the local economy. Merlin Blackwell says it is heart...
Jun 13, 2019
Kamloops mayor says the idea of free transit for seniors is more complicated than it sounds
The mayor of Kamloops says the idea of free transit for seniors is a much more complex concept than it sounds. A motion by former Councillor Donovan Cavers on offering free transit to seniors was punt...
Jun 13, 2019
Advanced Education Minister Melanie Mark announces $2.7 million in funding for Indigenous teacher training
The BC government is increasing the number of teacher education seats for Indigenous students with a $2.7 million investment that was announced today in Merritt. The funding is in response to a call t...
Jun 13, 2019
Retail Council of Canada on board with federal plastics ban, but wants consistent national strategy
The Retail Council of Canada is on board with a plan for a federal ban on single use plastics in Canada by 2021, but it wants more details, and a consistent strategy across the country. Philippe Canti...
Jun 13, 2019
Salmon Arm to ban single use plastic bags on July 1
The City of Salmon Arm is set to ban single use plastic bags as of July 1, part of a new bylaw to regulate single use shopping bags in that community. Mayor Alan Harrison says the process has taken ab...
Jun 13, 2019
Updated: Merritt gas war drops prices to lowest in province
Gas prices in the Nicola Valley are now by far the lowest in the province. According to gasbuddy.com, at time of posting, gas is selling for as low $102.4 per litre in Merritt, specifically at the Pet...
Jun 13, 2019
Phase one of the MacArthur Island golf course face lift is almost done
The first phase of the MacArthur Island golf course refurbishing is winding up and part of it is already open to the public. The old mini golf course is open, the disc course is done and being tested ...
Jun 13, 2019
Forecasters calling for potential thunderstorm with hail, gusting winds in Kamloops this evening
Environment Canada has issued a "severe thunderstorm watch" for the Kamloops area. Forecaster Bobby Sehkon says the notice includes the South Thompson, the Shuswap and the North Thompson to about Barr...
Jun 13, 2019
Kamloops councillor says staff time on proposed single-use plastic ban won't be a waste if Canada-wide ban is brought in
A Kamloops councillor says staff time put into a single-use plastic ban is still worthwhile if the federal government brings in its own. Bill Sarai says he hopes the federal plastic ban is not an elec...
Jun 13, 2019
