News Items tag as: KMJUL2215

Councillors for pesticide ban say public and business were appropriately consulted
July 26, 2015 - 9:30 AM

KAMLOOPS – The decision by Kamloops councillors to approve a ban on pesticides in the city next year was a "foregone conclusion," one councillor says.
Slide the City could return to Kamloops next year
July 22, 2015 - 6:30 PM

KAMLOOPS – Even after less than perfect execution, Slide the City could return next year.
Expect some lane closures for the Kamloops Marathon this weekend
July 22, 2015 - 4:30 PM

KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Marathon this weekend will span roughly 42 kilometres and that means lane closures and probably some traffic tie-ups.
About those 150 businesses opposed to Ajax mine...
July 22, 2015 - 3:25 PM

KAMLOOPS - At the beginning of June members of a group lobbying against the proposed Ajax Mine said roughly 150 letters had been sent to the government in opposition of the mine. This week we learned only 16 actually made it to the Ministry of Mines.
Crews tackling three wildfires of note near Kamloops
July 22, 2015 - 2:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - Three fires of note in the Kamloops Fire Zone are in various stages following recent suppression activities by fire crews.
Information on Sun Peaks hit and run could net you $10,000 reward
July 22, 2015 - 11:41 AM

KAMLOOPS - The family of a man who was hit by a vehicle on Sun Peaks Road last Sunday is appealing to the public and offering a $10,000 reward in exchange for information on the driver who fled the scene.
Union says recycling strike could last longer; city not paying Emterra
July 22, 2015 - 11:38 AM

KAMLOOPS - Locals should brace themselves for even lengthier delays in recycling service; five weeks after Emterra Environmental workers began their strike, seats are still empty at the bargaining table.
Graffiti tagging hits all time high in Kamloops
July 22, 2015 - 8:30 AM

KAMLOOPS - The amount of graffiti tags being cleaned up on a daily basis in Kamloops is roughly equivalent to the entire outside of two 1,000-square-foot homes, including the roofs.
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