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Mustard Seed asking for blankets, winter clothing ahead of opening winter shelter
A non-profit in Kamloops that supports homeless and people in poverty will be opening a winter shelter program in two weeks. Managing director Mario Borba says the organization located on West Victori...
Nov 12, 2019
Update - Coquihalla northbound lanes open north of Hope after serious crash; southbound lanes still closed
Update - The northbound lanes of the Coquihalla are now open north of Hope. The Southbound lanes are still closed as of 1:40 p.m. Original - DriveBC has now closed the Coquihalla Highway in both direc...
Nov 12, 2019
Enbridge natural gas pipeline still not at full capacity after rupture last year, but no restrictions expected again this winter
Enbridge says its natural gas pipeline is still running at a reduced pressure after a massive rupture near Prince George 13 months ago. Spokesperson Mark Amundrud says despite that, the company thinks...
Nov 12, 2019
Barriere has new agreement in place to rent municipal hall space from SD73
The District of Barriere has negotiated a new lease for its municipal hall with the Kamloops-Thompson School District. Mayor Ward Stamer says the school district owns the building, the former Barriere...
Nov 08, 2019
Retired agrologist based in Kamloops talks about challenges facing local farmers
A former longtime agrologist for the province says some smaller farms in the Kamloops area are facing challenges that could threaten their viability. Graham Strachan spoke to the Thompson Nicola Regio...
Nov 08, 2019
Proponent of first-ever cannabis facility in Kamloops city limits addresses concerns from some neighbors
A developer planning to grow cannabis in Westsyde is acknowledging concerns from some neighbors. Bill Bilton Junior is the head of a local investor group that plans to grow cannabis outdoors on a piec...
Nov 08, 2019
Clearwater mayor optimistic a decision will come soon on proposed Canfor cutting rights transfer
The mayor of Clearwater says stakeholders involved in a proposed forest tenure transfer in his region are waiting on the province to make a decision. Merlin Blackwell says he thinks a decision will co...
Nov 07, 2019
Final paving work in Victoria Street West construction zone to happen November 13
It's the last week of lengthy traffic backups on West Victoria Street. Drivers and transit users in Kamloops are being warned of delays through the construction zone next week, beginning on Nov. 13, a...
Nov 07, 2019
City staff expect to spend at least $3M to move underground utilities on proposed performing arts centre site
The city's finance director says utilities under the parking lot downtown where a performing arts centre is proposed will need to be moved. Kathy Humphrey says the work to move water, sewer, and Hydro...
Nov 07, 2019
Enbridge planning $1 billion worth of natural gas pipeline upgrades in B.C.
Enbridge is planning about $1 billion in upgrades to its natural gas pipeline through B.C. Mark Amundrud says the company plans to upgrade compressor plants and sections of the pipe through urban area...
Nov 06, 2019
