News Items tag as: KMJUL2715 How to fund the city's Ajax Mine review July 28, 2015 - 11:30 AM KAMLOOPS – Once the environmental application for the proposed Ajax Mine is submitted later this summer the city plans on seeking an independent review of the proposal, but it is unclear just how that review will be paid for. Readers respond to #maninbluesuit July 27, 2015 - 8:00 PM KELOWNA – An InfoNews story about a recent visit by Prime Minister to the Shelter Cove wildfire last Friday has ignited a debate about political photo ops and our decision to not name the Prime Minister during a brief visit last Thursday. Kamloops RCMP victim services program under review, lacking volunteers July 27, 2015 - 4:30 PM KAMLOOPS - The RCMP victim services program in Kamloops is undergoing a review as the program struggles to meet the 24-hour, seven day a week demand. Coldstream Creek fire completely contained, crews mopping up July 27, 2015 - 4:19 PM ASHCROFT - The Coldstream Creek fire between Ashcroft and Logan Lake is now 100 per cent contained while B.C. Wildfire crews focused on mop up efforts today. Drought level increased in South Thompson, three other areas of southern interior July 27, 2015 - 3:37 PM THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Extremely dry conditions and low stream flows have forced the province to raise the drought level in four areas of the southern Interior today. Eyes to the sky: Full moon and meteor shower this week July 27, 2015 - 1:00 PM THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - An annual meteor shower is set to put on a display this week and it looks like Mother Nature is going to cooperate with warm temperatures and clear skies this time around, but the full moon will likely put a damper on the show. ELECTION 2015: Green Party picks Kamloops candidate for federal election July 27, 2015 - 10:36 AM KAMLOOPS – The Green Party has chosen candidate Matt Greenwood to represent them in the Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo riding for the upcoming federal election. Coolest weekend of July over, sun and heat on the way for Kamloops July 27, 2015 - 9:37 AM KAMLOOPS - The weekend was much cooler than what we’ve seen so far this summer but we will be back above seasonal normals by mid-week. Hit and run driver causes 'extensive damage' July 27, 2015 - 7:19 AM KAMLOOPS - An afternoon drive following an afternoon drink left a parked car damaged and a large power pole sheared off Friday. More ... 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 Top News iN VIDEO: Party animals crash South Okanagan koi pond Oliver resident Edwin Dukes is on holiday with his wife on the Sunshine Coast and recently checked his outdoor secur October 09, 2025 6:00 AM The fight against Kelowna’s plan to spend $135M on two kilometres of road Buried in a city plan, that isn’t exactly leisurely reading, is a plan for a two kilometre stretch of road in October 09, 2025 4:00 AM Israel and Hamas agree to part of Trump's Gaza peace plan, will free hostages and prisoners WASHINGTON (AP) — Israel and Hamas agreed Wednesday to pause fighting in Gaza so that the remaining hostages there can October 09, 2025 12:11 AM Chip Wilson fined over signs posted outside mansion during B.C. election VANCOUVER — Elections BC has found billionaire Chip Wilson contravened election advertising rules when he put October 08, 2025 9:00 PM Pilot project will recycle plastic farm waste in Kamloops area Bale wrap and other bulky agricultural plastic can now by recycled through a Thompson-Nicola region pilot project. October 08, 2025 7:00 PM