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Kamloops wineries join film festival events to promote local
March 01, 2016 - 4:30 PM
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KAMLOOPS - Local wines and local films will be on tap during the Kamloops Film Festival later this week.
Discounted rain barrels can now be ordered in Kamloops
March 01, 2016 - 4:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - Discounted rain barrels are officially coming to Kamloops and residents can now pre-order them.
Feral pigs still tracked as invasive species in B.C. despite few sightings
February 29, 2016 - 9:00 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Their numbers are small but feral pigs remain active throughout B.C.’s Interior and with their continued presence comes continued destruction.
Team Canada players visit Kamloops elementary school ahead of Women's World Championship
February 29, 2016 - 4:59 PM

KAMLOOPS - The puck drop for the Women's World Championship in Kamloops is little more than a month away and several players stopped by a local elementary school to help kick off the festivities today.
Project combats unhealthy drinking habits at Thompson-Okanagan post-secondary schools
February 29, 2016 - 4:30 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Post secondary schools around the Thompson-Okanagan are taking a hard look at promoting healthier drinking habits among students.
Appeal for retrial in Kamloops double murder case dismissed
February 29, 2016 - 1:08 PM

KAMLOOPS - An appeal requesting a retrial for a Kamloops man convicted of double murder was dismissed in the B.C. Court of Appeal today, Feb. 29.
Friend's fentanyl overdose memorialized by Kamloops artist
February 29, 2016 - 10:47 AM

KAMLOOPS - Discussions about the dangers of drugs and fentanyl remain ongoing after the City of Kamloops was rocked by several overdose deaths in a short period.
Spring-like weather to continue this week in Kamloops
February 29, 2016 - 8:37 AM

KAMLOOPS - With temperatures staying above seasonal normals most days, and at least a chance of rain several days, this week is shaping up to be another one full of spring-like weather.
Leap Day demonstrations planned by Interior Health laundry workers
February 28, 2016 - 2:30 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The people who work at in hospital laundries in our region will be joined by supporters at a number of rallies tomorrow.
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Abused Kamloops cat recovering; donations sought for vet bill
February 27, 2016 - 4:30 PM

KAMLOOPS – A stray cat is well on his way to recovery despite the horrible abuse he suffered in Kamloops.
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