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The interest in retail cannabis in Kamloops is off the charts
There appears to be a big interest in setting up retail pot stores in Kamloops. "Its really the wild west of a new sector right now." The Executive Director of Venture Kamloops Jim Anderson says, his ...
May 30, 2018
Kamloops local of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference glad strike at C.P Rail is over
A strike by about three-thousand members of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, including nearly 200 in Kamloops, against C.P Rail has ended, less than 24 hours after it began. C.P Rail reached a te...
May 30, 2018
Kamloops North Thompson MLA says NDP government's efforts on proportional representation just muddy the political waters
Kamloops North Thompson MLA Peter Milobar is not a fan of the proposals from the NDP government on this fall's referendum on proportional representation. Peter Milobar says the proposals from the gove...
May 30, 2018
Allie Lake wildfire now 100% contained, B.C Wildfire Service still battling Xusum Creek blaze
Last night's weather proved useful for B.C Wildfire Service crews battling the Allie Lake and Xusum Creek wildfires. Information Officer Jody Lucius says the still burning, Allie Lake fire is now 100 ...
May 30, 2018
B.C Government setting the stage for their plan to cut down poverty in the province
The provincial government is gearing up to table their plan to deal with poverty in B.C. Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, Shane Simpson says, they wrapped up consultations around ...
May 30, 2018
Leadership changes coming for B.C Lottery Corporation
There will be a change atop the leadership of the Kamloops based B.C Lottery Corporation. Former Attorney General and Kamloops MLA Bud Smith's term as Chair expires tomorrow. Minister Responsible Davi...
May 30, 2018
Spences Bridge dealing with economic impact of declining Steelhead stocks
Due to dwindling stocks, the Thompson River Steelhead fishery may be closed this year, a decision which would devastate the local economy in Spences Bridge. Thompson Nicola Regional District Director ...
May 30, 2018
Clearwater elementary school student killed by transport truck
A nine year boy in Clearwater has been killed following a collision with a semi truck. RCMP say the boy was riding his bike Tuesday near the intersection of Park Drive and Clearwater Village Road when...
May 29, 2018
The Liberal MLA for Kamloops South says the federal government buying the Trans-Mountain pipeline is a blow to free enterprise
The Liberal MLA for Kamloops South says the potential sale of the Trans Mountain pipeline to Ottawa is a big let down. "I am pleased that the pipeline appears to be moving forward but certainly under ...
May 29, 2018
Kamloops Chamber of Commerce views Trans-Mountain situation with relief and concern
The President of the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce views the potential Trans Mountain pipeline purchase by Ottawa as a good news bad news situation. Joshua Knaak says while it is good news the pipeline...
May 29, 2018
