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Think your gas bill is bad? Try being a B.C. trucker
May 06, 2022 - 5:30 PM

Rising diesel prices mean the cost of groceries, electronics and nearly everything else you buy are going up.
Kamloops Costco cheapest gas in B.C., but don't expect it to last
May 06, 2022 - 12:20 PM

B.C. drivers might want to stick to short trips because gas prices are expected to go up even more.
Kamloops, Okanagan governments on the hook for millions in higher gas prices
March 30, 2022 - 6:00 AM

Most municipalities in the Thompson and Okanagan regions put their 2022 budgets together long before the Ukrainian invasion and long before fuel prices skyrocketed.
Gas prices in Okanagan, Kamloops set to blow past $2 soon and stay there: expert
March 08, 2022 - 3:30 PM

The impact from U.S. President Joe Biden’s announcement earlier today that he’s banning Russian oil imports has not yet been felt at gas pumps in the Okanagan and Kamloops just yet, but it won’t be long.
Price of gasoline to skyrocket this spring in Kamloops and the Okanagan
January 20, 2022 - 6:00 AM

Kamloops drivers have enjoyed some of the lowest gas prices in the Thompson and Okanagan for years because Costco consistently undersold competitors.
Gas prices on way down in Kamloops and Okanagan, but not for long
July 08, 2021 - 7:30 AM

There are strange things going on in the world of crude oil trading that may give Kamloops and Okanagan consumers a bit of a short-term break at the gas pumps.
B.C.'s experimental jet-powered snow plow that failed to take off
February 09, 2021 - 12:00 PM

Maintaining British Columbia’s mountain highways in winter has never been an easy task, and that was as true years ago as it is today.
Victims of 2018 Kelowna arson still suffering from random attack
August 26, 2020 - 10:11 AM

David Yerema suffered burns to his leg and ankle, missed three weeks of work and still has scars and discomfort from the morning a drunk man shattered the peace of his home in a random and fiery attack.
UPDATE:Gas prices expected to rise Wednesday
April 22, 2019 - 10:56 AM

Be prepared to shell out at the pumps this week.
Fuel expert optimistic gasoline will return to Southern Interior pumps sooner than later
June 15, 2018 - 2:00 PM

As gas pumps at some stations across the Southern Interior run dry, one fuel expert says there's no need to go into panic mode.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the week of May 5. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones at m

Why it's so hard to find locally grown celery in Okanagan, Kamloops
Celery is crunchy, delicious and a main staple in kitchens all over the world, but it’s particularly difficult for Thompson-Okanagan residents to source locally. In response to President Donald Trump’s trade tariff threats, Vern

Cayman Islands votes for Parliament seats and holds a referendum on possessing marijuana
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The Cayman Islands are holding general elections on Wednesday, with voters choosing candidates from a record three parties vying for seats in Parliament. Two parties were created ahead of the elections: th

New short-term rental bylaw means some in Kamloops may not be available
New licensing rules are putting pressure on Kamloops homeowners hosting short-term rentals, and some may not be allowed any longer. A new bylaw will require hosts get business licenses, bringing Kamloops in line with similar restrictions ac

Local News Kamloops, Merritt and Areas

Think your gas bill is bad? Try being a B.C. trucker

Kamloops Costco cheapest gas in B.C., but don't expect it to last

Kamloops, Okanagan governments on the hook for millions in higher gas prices

Gas prices in Okanagan, Kamloops set to blow past $2 soon and stay there: expert

Price of gasoline to skyrocket this spring in Kamloops and the Okanagan

Gas prices on way down in Kamloops and Okanagan, but not for long

B.C.'s experimental jet-powered snow plow that failed to take off

Victims of 2018 Kelowna arson still suffering from random attack

UPDATE:Gas prices expected to rise Wednesday

Fuel expert optimistic gasoline will return to Southern Interior pumps sooner than later

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