News Items tag as: KMFEB1315

Kamloops mom turns detective to track down stolen wallet
February 13, 2015 - 7:29 PM

KAMLOOPS – What would you do if your wallet was stolen, along with your children's identification cards, and an RCMP officer tells you it would be 'a long shot' if you ever see your stuff again?
Danger in the backcountry; avalanche warning issued
February 13, 2015 - 5:04 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The unseasonably warm weather this week has the experts at Avalanche Canada warning backcountry enthusiasts about the risk of snow slides.
Jail for killing pedestrian? No, judge says house arrest instead
February 13, 2015 - 3:06 PM

KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops man who struck and killed a 66-year-old woman in a crosswalk will serve his sentence at home instead of jail after a judge overturned his original six-month jail sentence on Friday, Feb. 13.

At an appeal hearing in Kamloops Supreme Court, Justice Alison Beames

Women’s only event breaks down barriers
February 13, 2015 - 2:29 PM

KAMLOOPS - A night of empowerment, of lifting women up and treating them with respect and dignity, was so successful the organizer is now looking to host several events a year.
Westsyde Pool closing for repairs
February 13, 2015 - 1:18 PM

KAMLOOPS - Westsyde Pool will be closing until further notice because of moisture issues brought on by the thaw over the past couple weeks.
Security cameras coming to Kamloops buses
February 13, 2015 - 11:53 AM

KAMLOOPS - More than a year after it was announced Kamloops would be one of the pilot project locations, B.C. Transit is moving forward with a plan to outfit 100 buses with security cameras.
Near-record temperatures on tap for Valentine's Day weekend
February 13, 2015 - 8:30 AM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - If you were hoping for cooler weather as an excuse to cuddle up with your Valentine this weekend you may have to look for a different excuse.
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Kamloops mom turns detective to track down stolen wallet