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Recent violent crime in Kamloops unprecedented but not "the new normal," RCMP Supt. says
The top cop in Kamloops says he doesn't think a trend of violent crime in the city is "the new normal." Syd Lecky was asked while briefing the media on recent crime events, and did acknowledge that re...
Mar 07, 2019
Roof damage at Sagebrush Theatre still being assessed by engineers
The Western Canada Theatre says it's still a playing a waiting game for the repair timeline at the Sagebrush Theatre. On Feb. 15 the Sagebrush Theatre was closed due to a cracked truss in the roof. WC...
Mar 07, 2019
Kamloops Mayor Thinks City Will Even Out at Ten Cannabis Stores
Cannabis stores might seem like a novelty right now, but Mayor Ken Christian thinks that won't be the case next year. Another retail cannabis store was approved by Kamloops city council this week, bri...
Mar 07, 2019
UPDATE: Police confirm the fire at the Tournament Inn in Valleyview is Suspicious
UPDATE 10:35 AM - Police in Kamloops confirm that last night's fire at the Tournament Inn in Valleyview was likely human-caused. Three units were damaged and the fire appears to have been started outs...
Mar 07, 2019
Kamloops top cop weighs in on resources available to detachment
The Superintendent of the Kamloops RCMP says while the detachment is essentially fully-staffed, more resources are always welcome. Syd Lecky was asked if he thinks the detachment has had enough resour...
Mar 06, 2019
Federal Employment Minister indicates contract talks for unionized postal workers still far off
Canada's Minister of Employment says talks for a new contract for postal workers continues to be at a stalemate. Patty Hajdu appointed a special mediator back in October to work with Canada Post and t...
Mar 06, 2019
Kamloops city staff to consider evening meetings for council
Kamloops city staff have been asked to look at potentially changing times for council meetings. A motion on the topic brought forward by councillor Dale Bass was passed at yesterday's council meeting....
Mar 06, 2019
Interior Health boss says recruitment a focus in Ashcroft and other rural hospitals
The CEO at Interior Health says the health authority is focusing on recruiting staff for rural hospitals. Susan Brown was asked after staffing shortages forced the Ashcroft Hospital's emergency room t...
Mar 06, 2019
Second outbreak of norovirus at Royal Inland Hospital this season declared over
A second outbreak of the norovirus at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops was short-lived. Interior Health declared the outbreak over this afternoon, only six days after it started. In total seven peopl...
Mar 06, 2019
Name of new restaurant at Hotel 540, 'Cordo' comes from local roots, general manager says
The name of the new restaurant at Hotel 540 came from the region's geography, according to the hotel's general manager. Bryan Pilbeam says the new restaurant called 'Cordo' comes from the Spanish word...
Mar 06, 2019
