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RCMP, SPCA investigating woman accused of dragging puppy behind moving vehicle
June 21, 2015 - 8:00 PM

OKANAGAN – After news of four Kelowna women who rescued a puppy that was injured while being pulled behind a moving vehicle in Oliver last week, the SPCA and RCMP have begun a joint investigation into possible animal cruelty.
Big air and local talent featured in extreme mountain bike movie
June 17, 2015 - 9:00 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Ever wondered what it’s like to do a 70-foot front flip on a tricked out mountain bike? Now you can get an idea without risking reconstructive surgery or a lengthy hospital stay.
The 'cost of democracy' calls for a $160,000 referendum
June 17, 2015 - 5:30 PM

KAMLOOPS – Residents will decide if they are in favour borrowing $49 million to finance the purposed performing arts centre in a fall referendum, but it was the $160,000 cost of the referendum that recently came into question.
Biosolids review coming for Nicola Valley
June 17, 2015 - 2:59 PM

MERRITT - After several months of protests and blockades, the province has agreed to establish a group to conduct a scientific review of biosolids in Nicola Valley.
Kamloops is the only Interior B.C. city to take part in this unique homelessness project
June 17, 2015 - 10:57 AM

KAMLOOPS - Kamloops has been taking part in a national pilot project to help eliminate homelessness and this week the community has upped the ante by signing up for a national campaign.
Luck changes for Las Vegas contest grand prize winner
June 17, 2015 - 10:30 AM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Elizabeth Christie used to say she never wins anything. Her story has changed since winning the InfoNews.ca grand prize of a trip to Las Vegas.
Kamloops casino doubles up, wins city approval
June 17, 2015 - 8:30 AM

KAMLOOPS - With building expansion already approved for Chances Casino, the gaming facility took another step forward in its bid to expand service capacity and hours.
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News Items tag as: KMJUN1715

RCMP, SPCA investigating woman accused of dragging puppy behind moving vehicle

Big air and local talent featured in extreme mountain bike movie

The 'cost of democracy' calls for a $160,000 referendum

Biosolids review coming for Nicola Valley

Kamloops is the only Interior B.C. city to take part in this unique homelessness project

Luck changes for Las Vegas contest grand prize winner

Kamloops casino doubles up, wins city approval

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