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B.C. Fires Named Environment Canada's Top Weather Story for 2018
For the second straight year, the wildfires in B.C. was the top weather story for Environment Canada. It led to another province-wide state of emergency, with nearly 2,000 wildfires across BC. Environ...
Dec 20, 2018
Fire service costs expected to jump in TNRD next year
The Thompson-Nicola Regional District will be facing a new pressure on its budget next year to administer five rural fire departments. The regional district is taking over fire departments in McLure, ...
Dec 20, 2018
Angus Reid unveils year end snapshot of Premier's approval ratings
Angus Reid is out with its latest peek at Premiers and their approval ratings across the country and here in B.C. John Horgan has taken a tumble. Angus Reid Executive Director Shachi Kurl says back in...
Dec 20, 2018
"Elf the Musical" surges past previous best-seller for Western Canada Theatre in Kamloops
The Western Canada Theatre has the final numbers on its new best-selling production ever. Just over 12,000 people attended Elf the Musical showings at the Sagebrush Theatre between Nov. 28 and Dec. 12...
Dec 20, 2018
Tourism Kamloops Hoping to Keep Visitors for "Just One More Night"
Tourism Kamloops is hoping to keep growing, with their sights set on 2019. They're working closely with the arts community, the Kamloops museum, as well as local golf courses, and wineries, to help at...
Dec 20, 2018
BC Liberals threaten to "push back" against a Pro-Rep referendum result
The BC Liberals are pledging to push back against a proportional representation referendum result if the province tries to rewrite the rules of democracy based on a small fraction of votes. In an emai...
Dec 20, 2018
Kamloops Broncos GM steps down after 12 years
Kamloops Broncos president Dino Bernardo has resigned after 12 years on the job. Bernardo says his resignation is for personal reasons. He adds that with a new general manager, Guiseppe Liberatore who...
Dec 19, 2018
Education minister teases a "major" announcement in Kamloops in the new year
B.C.'s Education minister is promising big news in the new year as far as some desperately needed capital investment in the Kamloops Thompson School District. Rob Fleming says this week's long range f...
Dec 19, 2018
Final report tabled in a review of how education is funded in B.C.
An independent panel has tabled its final report reviewing the education funding model in B.C. but it could be years before we see or understand the changes. BCTF President Glen Hansman says there are...
Dec 19, 2018
Sun Peaks health clinic one year old, and "a great contributor"
Sun Peaks is continuing to look for ways to expand its health services with the municipality's health center now more than a year old. Mayor Al Raine says the health center has been in high demand sin...
Dec 19, 2018
