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Air Canada tried to deny Kelowna man compensation for cancelled flight
December 28, 2024 - 7:00 AM

Air Canada tried to get out of paying for a cancelled flight but a Kelowna man used the province’s online small claims court to get his rightful compensation.
iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
December 10, 2024 - 12:00 PM

Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the second week of December 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability.
Kamloops praised for homelessness approach at national convention: councillor
December 07, 2024 - 4:00 PM

A Kamloops city councillor heard praise from leaders across the country for the city's efforts toward homelessness.
iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
September 17, 2024 - 12:00 PM

Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of September 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability.
How Kamloops councillors and staff have leashed the mayor
April 18, 2024 - 7:00 AM

A workplace investigation into the mayor of Kamloops and how he treats staff was so secret that the City wouldn't even acknowledge its existence.
B.C. court tells Air Canada to pay customer for misplaced luggage, delayed flight
September 17, 2023 - 6:00 PM

Once again, a Canadian airline has been forced to reimburse a customer for a missed flight and lost baggage after initially denying his claim.
Kelowna minister sues Quebec government, hints canceling his 'freedom' rally triggered wildfires
August 09, 2023 - 3:00 PM

Art Lucier, the minister for the Kelowna-based Harvest Ministries International, is suing the Quebec government for its June cancellation of a planned Quebec City rally.
Kelowna woman loses case with airlines over 'direct' flights
December 30, 2022 - 7:30 AM

A Kelowna woman who launched a class action lawsuit against two Canadian airlines and a tour company over the advertising of direct flights has lost her case.
B.C. businesses want governments to get tougher on crime
September 12, 2022 - 4:00 PM

B.C. businesses say it's time for action from all levels of government to deal with crime "plaguing" cities across the province.
What to do with local politicians who commit crimes
April 08, 2022 - 3:37 PM

After calls from B.C. local governments for the province to give them more powers in dealing with elected leaders facing criminal charges, the Province is responding with proposed changes to the law.
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Local News Kamloops, Merritt and Areas

Air Canada tried to deny Kelowna man compensation for cancelled flight

iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say

Kamloops praised for homelessness approach at national convention: councillor

iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say

How Kamloops councillors and staff have leashed the mayor

B.C. court tells Air Canada to pay customer for misplaced luggage, delayed flight

Kelowna minister sues Quebec government, hints canceling his 'freedom' rally triggered wildfires

Kelowna woman loses case with airlines over 'direct' flights

B.C. businesses want governments to get tougher on crime

What to do with local politicians who commit crimes

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