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Canadian Senator and Olympic medalist says changes need to be made, after WADA reinstated Russia

A former Olympic medalist, current Senator, and the woman dubbed Canada's sweetheart says she feels let down by the World Anti-Doping Agency reinstating Russia. Nancy Greene Raine says while she feels...

Two early recommendations coming from Rental Housing Task Force

A provincial government Rental Housing Task Force has tabled two early recommendations to try and cap rent increases. Task Force Chair Spencer Chandra-Herbert says they want the province to end the cu...

2018 Kamloops Kidney Walk soars past fundraising goal

With the final numbers yet to come in, it looks like this year's Kamloops Kidney Walk has surpassed its fundraising goal. Organizer Gregg Drinnan says about 150 people came out for the record setting ...

B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch bracing for big crowds at Kamloops cannabis store opening

The B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch is bracing for plenty of people when the first, and only, government cannabis store opens in Kamloops on legalization day October 17th. BCLDB Spokesperson Viviana Z...

Liberal leader throws down proportional representation gauntlet

The leader of the BC Liberals has thrown the gauntlet down challenging the Premier to a proportional representation debate. "Will Premier agree to openly debate the pros and cons of his referendum?" A...

City looking to expand zero waste efforts

Not just waste disposal at City of Kamloops facilities looking to get an eco-upgrade. "We are currently looking at sustainable events, and sustainable event programming." Sustainability Services Super...

Hillside Stadium dome proposal to go to Kamloops council this fall

The proposal to erect a dome over Hillside Stadium at TRU in Kamloops will go to council later this fall. The dome is expected according to our sources cost in the area of 7 to 8 million dollars. Park...

B.C's Public Safety Minister looking for options to protect government cannabis workers at the border

B.C.'s Public Safety Minister says the province is looking at options within its own jurisdiction to help protect government workers in the legal cannabis industry when they hit the U.S. border. Mike ...

B.C Wildlife Park close to hitting attendance goals despite wildfires

Solid attendance numbers at the B.C Wildlife Park in Kamloops despite another tough fire season. General Manager Glen Grant says the magic number this year remains 100 thousand with just over 1000 mor...

Fire inspection changes could prove costly for TNRD

The B.C Government has moved to change the way fire inspections are conducted, a system adopted by the Liberals in 2016, something that could hit the Thompson Nicola Regional District with a big bill....