News Items tag as: KMMAR2020

Kamloops man charged with assault and unlawful confinement
March 15, 2021 - 2:03 PM

A Kamloops man has been charged with unlawful confinement along with a number of assault charges after being arrested March 11.
Homeschooling French immersion students? Relax, there are resources
April 05, 2020 - 5:30 PM

If you're homeschooling your kids and that science textbook looks like it's written in another language, for parents of kids in French Immersion, it's literally in another language.
Kamloops man making face shields for essential workers with 3D printer
April 01, 2020 - 8:00 AM

A Kamloops man has stepped up in the battle against COVID-19 by firing up his two 3D printers to make protective face shields for essential front-line workers.
B.C. Corrections considering release of non-violent offenders because of COVID-19
March 31, 2020 - 7:00 PM

B.C. Corrections is considering releasing non-violent offenders to help reduce the spread of the virus and protect the incarcerated population and prison staff.
First Nations take on drumming, singing to thank front-line workers, connect community
March 31, 2020 - 6:30 PM

While you’ve likely seen the videos of people in Italy signing and making music from their balconies during the COVID-19 quarantine, the scene sounds a little different in some First Nation communities in North America.
Kelson Group offers rent discounts, deferrals, and forgiveness during COVID-19
March 31, 2020 - 5:05 PM

One Kamloops-based property management business is offering rent discounts and flexibility of payments due to the current global pandemic.
COVID-19 case identified at Subway in Cache Creek
March 31, 2020 - 3:11 PM

Interior Health has identified a case of COVID-19 at the Subway restaurant in Cache Creek and is asking people who visited the location last week to self-isolate.
Kelowna addiction treatment centre for youth gets $30K anonymous donation
March 31, 2020 - 1:45 PM

A Central Okanagan non-profit group that has plans to operate an addiction treatment facility for youth has received a huge donation from an anonymous donor.
26 mini horses rescued by B.C. SPCA have found new homes
March 31, 2020 - 12:55 PM

The B.C. SPCA asked for help finding homes for 26 rescued mini-horses and British Columbians responded.
Kelowna Jaycees move food bank fundraiser online
March 31, 2020 - 11:18 AM

Junior Chamber International (JCI) Kelowna is adapting to the current measures of social distancing by launching their annual Valleydrive fundraiser online.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of February 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jo

The advantages and limitations of robot servers in Kamloops and Okanagan restaurants
Customers can find a cute kitty robot whizzing around serving food at a handful of Kamloops and Okanagan restaurants, but one restaurateur in Kelowna predicts it will take time before the bots become regular fixtures in the industry. The bo

France targets traffickers and recreational drug users as minister warns of a 'tsunami of cocaine'
PARIS (AP) — “Every day, people pay the price for the drugs you buy.” Amid record cocaine seizures and deadly shootings, the slogan is simple and aims to raise awareness among France’s millions of recreational drug u

Kelowna rental property manager gets licence cancelled
The managing broker of a Kelowna property management company whose clients complained they hadn't gotten their money has been suspended. According to a Feb. 10 BC Financial Services Authority decision, Tao Guo, who goes by Terry Guo, ha

News Items tag as: KMMAR2020

Kamloops man charged with assault and unlawful confinement

Homeschooling French immersion students? Relax, there are resources

Kamloops man making face shields for essential workers with 3D printer

B.C. Corrections considering release of non-violent offenders because of COVID-19

First Nations take on drumming, singing to thank front-line workers, connect community

Kelson Group offers rent discounts, deferrals, and forgiveness during COVID-19

COVID-19 case identified at Subway in Cache Creek

Kelowna addiction treatment centre for youth gets $30K anonymous donation

26 mini horses rescued by B.C. SPCA have found new homes

Kelowna Jaycees move food bank fundraiser online

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