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People's Party of Canada names Lac La Hache rancher as Kamloops-area candidate
The People's Party of Canada has named its federal candidate for the Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo riding. Ken Finlayson is a semi-retired rancher in Lac La Hache, and he claims the PPC is the "only true ...
Jun 07, 2019
Logan Lake boil water advisory extended until at least next Thursday
The boil water advisory in Logan Lake will not be lifted today as originally planned. CAO Randy Lambright says they still suspect maintenance work as the cause for the advisory that was put in place l...
Jun 07, 2019
Ebus not closing the door on even more expansions in B.C.
The Director of Business Development with Ebus says they aren't closing the door on even more expansions in B.C. John Stepovy says the Alberta-based company gets about dozen suggestions from the publi...
Jun 07, 2019
Sabiston Creek wildfire near Savona being held at 200 hectares
The Sabiston Creek wildfire west of Savona is now being held at 200 hectares. Fire Information Officer Marla Catherall says there will be 20 wildfire personnel at the scene today. "The small burn oper...
Jun 07, 2019
TNRD holding open houses for property owners dealing with invasive plants after wildfires
After the Elephant Hill wildfire, there's concern of the spread of noxious weeds, and if you live in the area there is some help on the way. The TNRD Invasive Plant management committee is holding two...
Jun 07, 2019
Environment Canada lifts special weather statement for Coquihalla, other BC Interior highways
Environment Canada has ended the special weather statement from yesterday that was calling for snow snow on the Coquihalla and parts of the interior. The forecast was calling for between 2 and 5 cm of...
Jun 07, 2019
B.C. lawyer doubts anything will happen to unlicensed Tk'emlups cannabis store
An unlicensed cannabis store on the Tk'emlps te Secwepemc First Nation is probably in the clear according to a B.C. lawyer. Pinnacle Access opened last month and sells cannabis products which are not ...
Jun 06, 2019
No plans yet to restore long-haul bus service in North Thompson: Transportation Minister
B.C.'s Transportation Minister says there's no plan right now for the government to restore long-haul bus service through the North Thompson. Claire Trevena was asked if the province plans to subsidiz...
Jun 06, 2019
In wake of Vavenby mill shutdown, mayor of Quesnel says his city has stayed viable despite forestry downturn
A mayor in B.C.'s central interior where the forest industry has been hit hard in recent years says his community has found a way to rebrand. Quesnel mayor Bob Simpson says he can't speak for what oth...
Jun 06, 2019
City of Kamloops to add hours to busiest bus routes to prevent pass ups
Kamloops city staff are working to address "pass ups" at a number of bus stops. Engineering manager Deven Matkowski says pass ups happen when a bus is at full capacity and has to leave people standing...
Jun 06, 2019
