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TNRD residents have a chance to learn more about invasive plants in the area tomorrow
TNRD giving people a chance to learn more about invasive plants tomorrow. Invasive Plant Management Coordinator Mike Dedels says the newly formed Thompson-Nicola Invasive Plant Management Committee wi...
Jul 22, 2018
B.C Nurses Union glad to see provincial progress as they call for more federal action on the overdose response
While the B.C Nurses Union is calling for federal action on the opioid crisis, they have so far been pleased with the provincial government's efforts. BCNU President Christine Sorensen says the kind o...
Jul 22, 2018
Progress made on Okanagan fire front
B.C Wildfire Service says crews are getting a better hold on the Okanagan fire situation. Information Officer Noelle Kekula says firefighters are making excellent progressive on the blazes burning thr...
Jul 22, 2018
Survey looks to identify community wildfire prevention needs in B.C
UBC's Forestry department is offering a new survey to British Columbians, after finding wildfire prevention needs are not quite being met. Dr. Lori Daniels says after the 2003 fires, there was a revie...
Jul 22, 2018
Some good news on the Okanagan wildfire front
A glimmer of good news overnight on the wildfire front in the Okanagan. Fire Information Officer Noelle Kekula says there appears to have been little growth overnight including on the 13-hundred hecta...
Jul 21, 2018
Sun Peaks will ban smoking on the mountain
Beginning next month Sun Peaks will ban smoking on all of its trails, chair lifts, ski runs, lodges, and all other mountain areas. Chief Marketing Officer Aidan Kelly says the advent of legal marijuan...
Jul 21, 2018
Kamloops Chamber of Commerce says Greyhound shutting down will have impacts and provide opportunity
The President of the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce says yes there will be an impact but Greyhound ending its operations will also provide an opportunity. Joshua Knaak says it will allow the private sec...
Jul 21, 2018
Summer heat strains city 'cooling' shelters
The summer heat is driving more and more homeless people into cooling shelters in Kamloops. Out of the Heat Program Coordinator Renee Stein says the homeless situation in Kamloops is serious with abou...
Jul 21, 2018
Okanagan wildfires top concern list for B.C. Wildfire Service
Close to 2,000 homeowners are either on evacuation alert or order as wildfires rage in the Okanagan. he Central Okanagan Regional District declared a state of emergency and then put another 596 proper...
Jul 20, 2018
Kamloops Native on Rugby Sevens World Stage
Isaac Kaay never got serious with the sport until arriving at the University of Victoria. There, the doors started to open up for the South Kam Grad as he prepares to play for Canada Friday to open up...
Jul 20, 2018
