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COVID-19 led to $595 million in losses to end 2019-20 fiscal year for B.C. government
The B.C. government ended the 2019-20 fiscal year with a deficit of $321 million, because of the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The fiscal year ended on March 31, and before the pandemic t...
Aug 31, 2020
Kamloops staff there's been a 'noticeable decrease' in crime on West Victoria St. this summer
The City of Kamloops says a group aimed at reducing crime on West Victoria Street has made good strides through the summer. The Victoria Street West Community Dialogue Group (CDG) was formed in early ...
Aug 31, 2020
TNRD directors say huge increase in park usage has created challenges
Municipal leaders in the Kamloops area say usage of local parks has skyrocketed this summer and say that has caused some issues. Director Mike O'Reilly brought up that topic at the latest Thompson-Nic...
Aug 31, 2020
Pritchard area director says locals are concerned about squatters
The area director in Pritchard says residents are concerned about squatters along the South Thompson River. Mel Rothenburger says it's been more noticeable this year, with people staying long periods ...
Aug 31, 2020
TNRD hoping to add Sunday service at several eco-depots in the fall
The Thompson Nicola Regional District is hoping to have all 10 of its eco-depots open on Sundays for October. Barriere mayor Ward Stamer brought forward a motion asking the regional district to do so....
Aug 28, 2020
Changes being considered to enable more dense housing for Dallas, Westsyde and Dufferin
The City of Kamloops is pushing for a zoning change that would make infill development easier in some parts of the city. City planner Stephen Bentley says staff are considering reducing the minimum lo...
Aug 28, 2020
Kamloops bylaw department being reviewed because of social issues in the city
The City of Kamloops is reviewing how it provides bylaw services. City manager Dave Trawin says this process has been prompted by social issues in the community. "We are undergoing a review of the byl...
Aug 27, 2020
Area director in Vavenby says new manufacturer has bought the former Canfor sawmill
The former Canfor mill site in Vavenby has reportedly sold to a new developer. That's according to Vavenby area director Carol Schaffer, who says she was informed of that news on Wednesday. She says a...
Aug 27, 2020
Electric vehicle strategy adopted by Kamloops council, but no green light for spending yet
Kamloops council has adopted a new strategy on E-bikes and electric vehicles, but no money will be spent on it right away. Council has approved the plan but for now, will only pursue goals that won't ...
Aug 27, 2020
Specific return plans for Kamloops area schools to be sent to parents next week
With the over-arching return plan now approved, the Kamloops-Thompson School District says specific plans for getting students back to class will come out next week. Assistant Supt. of Secondary Schoo...
Aug 26, 2020
