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Kamloops lawyer known for his expertise in legal cannabis issues says the federal legalization range needs to expand

A Kamloops lawyer well versed in legal marijuana issues says Bill C-45 was missing a key component. Shawn Buckley says not including edibles and baking in legislation will defeat the main purpose of t...

B.C's Premier says enough is enough, as punishing U.S tariffs mount

As U.S tariffs mount on softwood lumber, aluminium, and pulp the Premier, who usually watches his words carefully when asked about the Trump administration, is venting his frustrations. "Enough is eno...

Blazers Tab Serge Lajoie as Head Coach

The Kamloops Blazers have their new head coach. It's 49 year-old Serge Lajoie from the University of Alberta where he's coached the last three seasons. This past season, Lajoie led the Golden Bears to...

Jon Keen Jun 25, 2018

Local governments still in the dark about how much cannabis tax revenue they will receive after legalization

As we inch closer to October 17th when marijuana will become legal, local governments are still haggling with the province over how cannabis tax revenues will be split. Vancouver Councillor, and UBCM ...

Purchase of additional housing for TRU putting new emphasis on a long simmering safety issue

New urgency has been put on a long talked about pedestrian overpass over Summit Drive now that the province is helping TRU buy apartments in Upper College Heights. The purchase extends the university'...

Mixed reactions to Elections B.C opening 'Yes' and 'No' campaign applications in the proportional representation debate

Elections B.C has opened up applications for groups to apply to be the official 'Yes' and 'No' sides in the proportional representation campaign but not everyone is happy with what they see. With the ...

Preliminary results of youth homelessness count showing an increase in Kamloops

The preliminary results are in for the second of its kind Kamloops Youth Homelessness count...and the results are not good. A Way Home Society Executive Director Katherine McParland says the numbers o...

Firefighters respond to another fire in the Lac du Bois grasslands

The phone board at Kamloops Fire and Rescue lit up last night when smoke was spotted in the Lac du Bois grasslands. Kamloops Fire and Rescue Platoon Cpt. Dave Ferguson says crews responded and found a...

North Shore police situation ends peacefully

Police say a distraught man who has barricaded himself inside a North Shore home has surrendered to officers. According to a press release from Kamloops RCMP "Eventually, after discussions with a poli...

Weather warning issued for the South Thompson

Buckle up on the weather front. While it is nice out there right now Environment Canada has just issued a weather warning for the South Thompson. It says things are going to get a little nasty tonight...