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Kamloops MLA says the new health payroll tax will sideswipe taxpayers

The MLA for Kamloops South is predicting a new health tax unveiled by the provincial government in last week's budget is going to cause a lot of anger from taxpayers. Todd Stone says it will also impa...

School District payroll tax woes on minister's radar

With school districts looking at having every dollar of MSP savings wiped out plus in some cases shouldering an added cost due to a new health payroll tax, BC's education minister says he is very awar...

Updated: Coquihalla crash sends 29 to hospital

As the clean up continues an investigation is beginning into last night's horrific crash on the Coquihalla. Constable Mike Halskov says amazingly despite the speed, the sheer amount of vehicles, and t...

Kamloops has been saving money on the civic energy bill

City of Kamloops has been on top of finding ways to save money on their energy bills. Sustainability & Civic Facilities Manager, Jeff Putnam says, since 2010 the city had a very active energy mana...

B.C's Provincial Health Officer says flu shots are mostly getting the job done

B.C's Provincial Health Officer says the flu vaccine is working... on most strains Dr. Bonnie Henry says, the question as to whether the vaccine is effective is complicated. "So the vaccine has three ...

Canadian Homebuilders Association is watching to see how the foreign buyers tax will affect the Interior

The Canadian Home Builders Association is awaiting to see what kind of effects the foreign buyers tax will have on the Interior. Executive Officer Rose Choy says, it's too early to tell what the tax w...

Local industry in the Merritt area to see benefits from a recent agreement

The Merritt area should see a boost to local industry, as the Lower Nicola Indian Band Development Corporation, Stuwix Resources, and Aspen Planers have announced an alliance. The Memorandum of Unders...

B.C Winter Games bringing athletes, and an economic boost to the city

Kamloops is currently playing host to the 29th B.C Games. Tournament Capital Coordinator, Sean Smith says, the event brings about 1.6 million dollars in economic benefits to the city "A lot of that is...

Following recent Interior bus service cuts, Kamloops North Thompson MLA says the monopoly Greyhound has needs a second look

The reduced service for routes in the Interior are drawing the ire of the MLA for Kamloops North Thompson. Peter Milobar says, he's disappointed in how the NDP government has dealt with the notice of ...

Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walk kicks off tonight, with more donations needed

Donations and walkers are still needed, as The 7th annual Coldest Night of the Year walk in Kamloops gets underway tonight. Executive Director of New Life Community Kamloops, Stan Dueck, says, the eve...