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Kamloops-area woman killed in crash near Savona in one of three fatal crashes on B.C. highways in recent days
Three people were killed in separate crashes on B.C. highways over the long weekend, including one near Kamloops. Cpl. Mike Halskov with RCMP Traffic Services says on Friday, a woman from the area was...
Aug 06, 2019
Fish wheel being used to move salmon through Fraser River slide site; officials concerned about short timeline
Officials have started using a fish wheel to transport salmon through the site of a rockslide in a remote section of the Fraser River. B.C. Forest Minister Doug Donaldson says it will take time before...
Aug 06, 2019
Charges laid after assault with a weapon on Adams Lake ferry
Chase RCMP have laid charges after an operator of the Adams Lake ferry was assaulted by a passenger. On Friday, police were called to a report of an assault on the cable ferry, located 25 kilometres n...
Aug 06, 2019
Federal Kamloops-area NDP candidate Myhill-Jones steps down
The NDP candidate for the Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo riding has stepped down. Gina Myhill-Jones, a resident of 100 Mile House, was nominated in late May but will no longer be the NDP candidate for this...
Aug 06, 2019
Wildfire north of Oliver grows to 225 hectares
A fire burning within the Kamloops Fire Centre has grown to 225 hectares in size. In an update just before 8:30 p.m., the BC Wildfire Service says 20 personnel will work overnight on the Eagle Bluff w...
Aug 05, 2019
Crash closes Hwy 1 west of Savona; fatal crash shuts down Hwy 97 north of Williams Lake
Two serious crashes to start the long weekend have resulted in highway closures near Savona and Williams Lake, and one reported fatality. Highway 1 has been shut down at Pinecrest Road in Walhachin be...
Aug 02, 2019
Kamloops YMCA making programming changes, laying off staff due to financial pressures
The Kamloops YMCA-YWCA is making programming changes because of financial pressures, in the hopes of saving about $450,000 annually. Included in the changes will be reduced hours at both Kamloops loca...
Aug 02, 2019 The Downtown Kamloops Y on Battle Street (Photo via Google Maps)
North Thompson residents now able to give online feedback on proposed forest tenure sale
The Forest Ministry has created an online page for feedback on a proposed forest tenure transfer in the North Thompson. Mayor of Clearwater Merlin Blackwell says the web portal will allow people to gi...
Aug 02, 2019
Merritt city staff say hotels, campsites stuffed as Rockin River Fest moves in
As the population of Merritt swells this weekend for a country music festival, city staff say businesses will benefit. Tourism and economic development manager Will George says organizers with Rockin ...
Aug 02, 2019 Picture of Rockin' River Festival in Merritt from 2019/via Rockin' River
B.C. Health Minister says U.S. importing Canadian prescription drugs wouldn't be practical for either country
The Health Minister of B.C. isn't putting too much stock in the U.S. government now allowing prescription drugs to be imported from Canada. Adrian Dix says there are enough prescription drugs availabl...
Aug 02, 2019
