News Items tag as: KMAUG2020

City of Kamloops employee tests positive for COVID-19
September 02, 2020 - 1:15 PM

The City of Kamloops is confident its safety measures are working after a staffer tested positive for COVID-19, and no other employees were required to self-isolate.
UPDATE: Two Snowbirds grounded after fatal crash leave Kamloops
September 01, 2020 - 8:39 AM

After being grounded at the Kamloops Airport for several months, two Canadian Forces Snowbirds have returned to CFB Moose Jaw today.
Kamloops author of pandemic children's books sells 1,000 copies
September 01, 2020 - 7:30 AM

A Kamloops children’s author has published two books about the pandemic this summer and donated the $3,000 in profits to local charities.
'When Pandemics Collide:' Kamloops activists to host anti-racism panel
August 31, 2020 - 5:15 PM

A Kamloops youth centred initiative has partnered with local activists to host an anti-racism panel discussion this week.
Merritt man wins $40K on Keno ticket
August 31, 2020 - 12:47 PM

A Merritt resident has won big on Keno, scooping up more than $40,000 with a winning ticket.
Chase RCMP issue 2nd appeal for witnesses to hit and run connected to shooting
August 31, 2020 - 11:20 AM

RCMP investigators are still looking for witnesses to a serious collision involving a motorcycle and white Ford Explorer that they believe is linked to a shooting.
Overdose Awareness Day: Royal Inland Hospital lighting pedestrian walkway; Kelowna to debut Photo Voice Project
August 30, 2020 - 12:34 PM

Overdose awareness day has taken on new urgency, given the recent spike of drug-related deaths.
Drink in these fun facts about five Kamloops craft breweries
August 29, 2020 - 6:30 AM
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If you're a craft beer fan it's likely you've visited some, if not all of Kamloops's craft breweries. While you may think you know them pretty well, these lesser known fun facts may surprise you.
Police discover stolen goods at problem property in Kamloops
August 28, 2020 - 3:24 PM

Kamloops RCMP came upon a cache of stolen property this week while attending a property that had previously elicited numerous complaints to police.
Firefighter has recovered beloved truck stolen during Christie Mountain wildfire
August 28, 2020 - 10:30 AM

Police have found a firefighter's truck after it was stolen while he battled the Christie Mountain wildfire near Penticton last week.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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