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Collaboration helps two Kamloops businesses grow
July 18, 2021 - 8:30 AM

Two Kamloops businesses that are very different are sharing space and ideas on growing their businesses. Thanks to collaboration and the support they are giving each other, the two businesses are growing in ways that neither anticipated.

Based out of the same 12 Street location on The Shore, Team Approach Property Services (TAPS) and Kamloops Art Party (KAP) have worked side-by-side for the past year.
'War for talent:' Retail, restaurants offer perks to lure workers in hot job market
July 14, 2021 - 8:00 PM

HALIFAX - When increasing wages wasn’t enough, the owner of a Halifax-area baby boutique teamed up with other retail operators in a small suburban mall to turn a part-time sales position into a full-time job.
Gucci digitally outfits Gen-Z in metaverse foray with Roblox
June 09, 2021 - 8:00 PM

MILAN (AP) — Anyone whose virtual alter ego is wandering around the Roblox online game platform these days might run into other avatars sporting Gucci handbags, sunglasses or hats.
Wine of the Week: Celebrate International Chardonnay Day with Mirabel Vineyards
May 27, 2021 - 9:32 AM

Today is International Chardonnay Day and I will gladly raise a glass to celebrate my favourite variety.
Kamloops model overcoming past trauma and expanding ideas of gender expression
May 26, 2021 - 7:30 AM

Kamloops creative, Joey Roo, is expanding ideas of gender expression through modelling.
Apparel sales expected to soar as Canadians trade sweats for jeans
May 19, 2021 - 5:30 AM

It’s the defining attire of the pandemic: Stretchy pants, baggy sweaters and slippers.
Okanagan adult entertainment shops see spike in sales amid pandemic
May 06, 2021 - 6:30 AM

Whether it's lingerie or sex toys, as people spent more time at home, Okanagan adult entertainment stores are seeing a boost in sales amid the pandemic.
Thompson-Okanagan couples opting to elope now, party post pandemic
March 21, 2021 - 8:00 AM

With so much uncertainty around gatherings, more couples are opting to elope in 2021 and save the party plans for later.
Man charged with killing 8 people at Georgia massage parlours
March 17, 2021 - 6:39 PM

ATLANTA - A white gunman was charged Wednesday with killing eight people at three Atlanta-area massage parlours in an attack that sent terror through the Asian American community, which has increasingly been targeted during the coronavirus pandemic.
Judge orders B.C realtor to pay $1.5 M for botching sale
February 12, 2021 - 7:00 AM

A B.C realtor is on the hook for $1.5 million because he sold a plot of land but neglected to tell the buyer the site might soon be in the Agricultural Land Reserve.
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Top News - Kamloops, Merritt and Areas

Collaboration helps two Kamloops businesses grow

'War for talent:' Retail, restaurants offer perks to lure workers in hot job market

Gucci digitally outfits Gen-Z in metaverse foray with Roblox

Wine of the Week: Celebrate International Chardonnay Day with Mirabel Vineyards

Kamloops model overcoming past trauma and expanding ideas of gender expression

Apparel sales expected to soar as Canadians trade sweats for jeans

Okanagan adult entertainment shops see spike in sales amid pandemic

Thompson-Okanagan couples opting to elope now, party post pandemic

Man charged with killing 8 people at Georgia massage parlours

Judge orders B.C realtor to pay $1.5 M for botching sale

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