News Items tag as: KMAUG0515

Building permit activity increases in Kamloops
August 06, 2015 - 2:50 PM

KAMLOOPS – July saw some big increases over last year when it comes to construction activity in the city but the value of construction starts is still well below last year.
Kitten rescued from rat trap needs a new home
August 05, 2015 - 9:00 PM

KELOWNA – A young kitten is in need of a good home after a caring West Kelowna man rescued her from a rat trap last weekend.
Ribfest returns to Riverside Park this weekend
August 05, 2015 - 6:30 PM

KAMLOOPS – Riverside Park will be filled with meat, music, cars and dragons this weekend as several different events take over downtown.
Drought levels worsen in Okanagan and North Thompson
August 05, 2015 - 2:58 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Drought conditions are worsening in the region, enough according to the government to increase the drought rating for both the Okanagan and North Thompson regions by one level.
Accused cop shooter's case resumes in December with preliminary inquiry
August 05, 2015 - 2:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - The man accused of shooting a Mountie during a traffic stop in Kamloops is slated to have his preliminary inquiry in December.
Judge to decide on guilty plea after accused says he killed his 'possessed' ex-girlfriend
August 05, 2015 - 12:40 PM

KAMLOOPS - The accused in Kamloops’ only murder of 2014 pleaded guilty to killing his ex-girlfriend but now a judge will have to decide whether to accept it after hearing the accused's belief he killed a 'demon' to protect himself.
Air quality monitoring station on the way for Aberdeen
August 05, 2015 - 12:02 PM

KAMLOOPS – Kamloops will again have a second air quality monitoring station, this time in the upper Aberdeen area.
Man dies after jumping off houseboat in the Shuswap
August 05, 2015 - 10:17 AM

SICAMOUS - The body of a 24-year-old who jumped off a houseboat yesterday and did not resurface has been recovered.
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iN DISCUSSION: 'Enough' of Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson
Here you'll find reader responses to stories, letters to the editor and newsletter editorials, or letters to the editor for the week. They may have been edited slightly for readability. Prime Minister Mark Carney scheduled to visit

Fun festivals for foodies in Okanagan, Kamloops
Foodies in Kamloops and the Okanagan might want to mark their calendars for some unique upcoming festivals in the region celebrating pickles, garlic, tomatoes and hot peppers. The inaugural Farmstrong Cider Pickle Festival in Armstrong ki

Summerland looks at potential for cannabis use at public events
Summerland Mayor Doug Holmes drew a few laughs at a recent council meeting when he quipped that allowing cannabis consumption at the annual Christmas Light Up celebration would give a whole new meaning to “light up.” His remark

Central Okanagan real estate sales lag well below ten-year average
Real estate sales in the Central Okanagan picked up last month compared to July 2024, but still lag way behind the 10-year average. According to figures released by the Rennie Advance real estate analysis report, overall sales in the Centra

News Items tag as: KMAUG0515

Building permit activity increases in Kamloops

Kitten rescued from rat trap needs a new home

Ribfest returns to Riverside Park this weekend

Drought levels worsen in Okanagan and North Thompson

Accused cop shooter's case resumes in December with preliminary inquiry

Judge to decide on guilty plea after accused says he killed his 'possessed' ex-girlfriend

Air quality monitoring station on the way for Aberdeen

Man dies after jumping off houseboat in the Shuswap

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