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Accessible tourism a 'key priority' for Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association says CEO
The President and CEO of the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) says opening up tourism options for people of all ability levels is a key priority. Glenn Mandziuk says they're embarking on a...
Feb 19, 2020
Two people injured after car rear ends semi on Highway 1 in Kamloops
Two people were taken to hospital with minor injuries after a serious two-vehicle crash on Highway 1, near the Copperhead Road exit. RCMP say a small vehicle was heading east when it rear-ended a semi...
Feb 19, 2020
Former Kamloops lawyer disbarred after misappropriating hundreds-of-thousands-of-dollars in client's money
A former Kamloops lawyer has been disbarred for misappropriating hundreds-of-thousands-of-dollars from her clients. The Law Society of BC says Seanna McKinley committed four separate instances of prof...
Feb 18, 2020
High-income earners, pop drinkers to pay more taxes as part of BC Budget 2020
Via the Canadian Press Top income earners and pop drinkers were hit with new taxes in Tuesday's B.C. budget, which continues the government's focus on capital spending for schools, hospitals and trans...
Feb 18, 2020
Regina woman wins $500,000 Lotto prize while visiting family in B.C.
A Regina woman is $500,000 richer after she matched all four numbers playing the Extra on Saturday's Lotto 6/49 draw. Lillian Williamson was on her way to Kelowna to visit her new great grandson, and ...
Feb 18, 2020
Liberal MLA isn't holding his breath for Trans Canada twinning near Chase
A promised 200 million dollar project to twin a section of the Trans Canada near Chase is slated to begin sometime this year according to the Province's Transportation Minister but one local MLA isn't...
Feb 18, 2020
BC's Transportation Minister expects ride-sharing companies to operate in Kamloops
B.C.'s Transportation Minister says she anticipates more ride-sharing companies will be approved that will end up coming to Kamloops. So far only Kabu-Ride has a license to operate here, and it says t...
Feb 18, 2020
Concerns over liquor at Sagebrush Theatre unfounded says WCT Executive Director
The Managing Director at Western Canada Theatre says any concerns about having liquor at the Sagebrush Theatre which is attached to a school are unfounded. Speaking on NL Newsday, Evan Klassen says Sa...
Feb 18, 2020
Kamloops to host 2021 BC curling championships with Jim Cotter, Corryn Brown returning as defending champions
Kamloops will play host to both the BC Men's and Women's curling championships next year. Both Kamloops natives Jim Cotter and Corryn Brown, who are at the Brier and Scotties respectively, will return...
Feb 18, 2020
Clearwater Mayor says time is ticking for a decision on proposed $60M forest tenure transfer in the North Thompson
The mayor of Clearwater says time is ticking for a decision on a proposed forest tenure transfer in BC Interior. Interfor is proposing to buy Canfor's cutting rights in the North Thompson for $60-mill...
Feb 18, 2020
