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Snowfall warning on the Coquihalla

Believe it or not Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Coquihalla. Weather forecaster Lisa West says the snow will fall on the Coquihalla between Merritt and Hope today, overnight,...

City of Kamloops to begin major street cleaning effort today

The City of Kamloops will start its major spring street cleaning today. Streets and Environmental Services Manager Glen Farrow admits the city is two weeks behind schedule in street sweeping. Farrow s...

VSA Highways Maintenance reports above average snowfall on the Coquihalla

It has been a snowier than normal winter on the Coquihalla highway. VSA Highways Maintenance spokesman Bob Gilowksi says snowfall is sitting at about 10% above average for the summit. "On average we c...

The jury is still out on any impacts of new stricter mortgage rules

The Canadian Home Builders Association is still awaiting results of recent mortgage rule changes. CHBA Central Interior President Rob Lemire says it's still too soon to say whether the tighter mortgag...

The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says there is room for adjustment on the speculation tax

The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives while supportive of the speculation tax also feels there is room for improvement. Policy Analyst Alex Hemingway takes issue with the name of the tax noting ...

Green Party leader says speculation tax changes coming

It sounds like Finance minister Carole James will announce changes to the much maligned speculation tax this week and the leader of the BC Green Party already knows what changes are coming. Andrew Wea...

Kamloops Mayor looking towards upcoming meeting with B.C's Minister of Housing

The Mayor of Kamloops wants to ensure that two new affordable housing units announced by the B.C government will have all the wraparound services to make sure they are a success. Ken Christian has a m...

Following the province's plans to address long wait-lists for hip and knee replacements, B.C Liberal health critic weighs in

The B.C Liberals Health critic is glad to see the provincial government's announced $175 million over two years to reduce wait times for hip and knee replacements. MLA for Peace River South and health...

New program to address mental health in teens is coming to Kamloops next month

The YMCA/YWCA will soon be offering a new program targeting mental health for teens in Kamloops. Mental Health Programs Manager, Jenna Nickle says the new Mind Fit program came about due to a demand f...

Provincial government warning rabbit owners of new deadly virus

B.C government warning pet rabbit owners of a fast spreading virus that has already killed hundreds of feral rabbits. Provincial Wildlife Veterinarian, Dr. Helen Schwantje says in February they were i...