News Items tag as: Kamloops sex offender 2016

Kamloops sex offender loses appeal, dangerous offender designation stands
March 18, 2016 - 9:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - A pedophile’s indefinite prison sentence will remain in effect after a B.C. court denied his appeal this month.
Kamloops sex abuse survivor penning book to help other teens cope
January 19, 2016 - 9:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - A survivor of sexual abuse at the hands of her hockey coach, a local young woman now living in Alberta is hoping to share her story and help others by writing a book focused on her experience.
Kamloops court to decide whether pedophile should be declared dangerous offender
January 11, 2016 - 8:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops Supreme Court Justice will determine if a man with a history of sexually molesting children across the province will face an indefinite jail term as a dangerous offender.
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Fruit packers near Kelowna fined another $78,000
A fruit packing plant in the Ellison area east of Kelowna was hit with another $78,368 in fines for discharging effluent into a failed septic field. That’s now more than $110,000 in fines since 2022 for the same issue at Sandher Fruit

Penticton business set to launch cannabis consumption patio on 4/20
A Penticton cannabis retailer will be opening its consumption patio this weekend and the owner says it'll be the perfect spot for customers to safely enjoy a toke. Cannabis Cottage is hosting a launch party for its all-new designat

Thousands of short-term rentals in B.C. go back to long-term May 1
LANGLEY, B.C. - British Columbia Premier David Eby is warning real estate investors and speculators that his government is tilting the rules towards families seeking homes as it tightens the rules on short-term rentals. Eby said Thursday th

Kamloops sex offender loses appeal, dangerous offender designation stands