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Automotive Retailers Association Still Lobbying for More Safety for Tow Truck Drivers
After the recent death of a Castlegar tow truck driver, the Automotive Retailers Association of BC is lobbying for more changes to increase safety. They say that drivers, especially on the highways, o...
Nov 28, 2018
City of Kamloops can Expect Consistent, Modest Growth over the Next Several Years
The City of Kamloops could see consistent, modest growth over the next several years. That's according to a new economic impact study put out by Venture Kamloops, which says we appear to be more diver...
Nov 28, 2018
Retail Cannabis Industry Could Have Significant Impact in Kamloops
A new study completed for Venture Kamloops touts the benefits of the cannabis industry. It predicts up to ten cannabis shops with 36 direct and indirect jobs, $1.65 million in wages a year, and a tota...
Nov 28, 2018
Kamloops Bylaw Services Hours to Change in 2019
The city of Kamloops is changing its bylaw service hours in 2019. Community Safety and Enforcement Manager John Ramsey says the hours of work will change from 7 AM to 9 PM, to 8 AM to 8 PM. It's due t...
Nov 28, 2018
Merritt Council Hearing Concerns Over Snow Removal
Concerns from Merritt residents over snow removal is forcing the city to take a closer look at its strategies. A petition was brought to Merritt city council earlier this month with residents asking f...
Nov 28, 2018
Kamloops RCMP Superintendent says Maintaining Enough Officers on the Road is a Challenge
The Top Cop in Kamloops says maintaining enough officers on the road is a major challenge. RCMP Superintendent Syd Leckie told city council that it be a pressure for the detachment. However, at this p...
Nov 28, 2018
Horgan says ride-sharing legislation biggest success for his government this fall
Premier John Horgan says introducing ride-sharing legislation has been the biggest success of his government this fall. Horgan was asked on the NDP's government "highlight" this fall session, during a...
Nov 27, 2018
More Home Construction in Kamloops Could Help Reduce the Property Tax Rate
The City of Kamloops is hoping its record home construction year will lower the projected property tax rate from the current 3.4 per cent. Finance Director Kathy Humphrey told a council budget meeting...
Nov 27, 2018
Twelve Injured After School Bus Crash Near Cache Creek
UPDATE: 4:15 PM. Several students were injured, one in critical condition, after a school bus carrying a high school girls volleyball team from College Heights Secondary in Prince George crashed today...
Nov 27, 2018
Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge Given Money to Help Expansion
The Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge near Chase was given $52,465 from the province's community gaming grants. The money will help them enhance and expand their pastures, that is home to 119 donkeys right ...
Nov 27, 2018
