News Items tag as: KMMAY0815

There is room for the arts in the Tournament Capital
May 09, 2015 - 8:33 AM

KAMLOOPS – Mayor Peter Milobar has said over and over a performing arts centre will not diminish the Tournament Capital Brand.
Retired conservation officer speaks out about the realities of a service stretched too thin
May 08, 2015 - 7:34 PM

“YOU CAME TO WORK EVERY DAY KNOWING YOU COULD NOT FULFILL EVERY PHONE CALL AND REPORTED COMPLAINT”
Ashcroft doctor shortage impacting other communities
May 08, 2015 - 4:32 PM

ASHCROFT - A doctor shortage in Ashcroft is diminishing emergency room hours, leaving patients no choice but to either call 9-1-1 or travel over an hour to Kamloops or Merritt in the event of an emergency.
New lane closure impacts traffic flow during Overlanders Bridge construction
May 08, 2015 - 1:03 PM

KAMLOOPS - While construction is moving forward on the Overlanders Bridge, the latest lane closure will add to the traffic delays over the next four weeks.
Summer watering restrictions likely as province records average lowest snowpack levels in 31 years
May 08, 2015 - 11:33 AM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - The lastest snowpack measurements from the provincial government’s river forecast centre are showing record low levels in some areas including the Okanagan and Similkameen regions.
POLICE WEEK: A look at what police and partner agencies do for Kamloops
May 08, 2015 - 8:49 AM

KAMLOOPS - Local RCMP along with partner agencies plan to tell the public more about the work they do at this weekend's event to celebrate National Police Week.
VIDEO: Local RC pilots strut their stuff
May 08, 2015 - 8:39 AM

KELOWNA - While most people would have a hard time simply flying and landing a radio controlled airplane, some locals have put together a video showing what's possible when a skilled set of hands are behind the stick.
Ways to treat Mom to a wonderful Mother’s Day in Kamloops
May 08, 2015 - 8:28 AM

KAMLOOPS - Yes, Mother’s Day is the weekend. And yes, you should probably do something to celebrate your mom. If you’re stuck on just how to do that, take a look at some of the events taking part around Kamloops this weekend.
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JONESIE: Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran might be in some trouble after all
OPINION When he was first elected as mayor in 2014, Colin Basran made headlines across the country. At age 37, he was Kelowna’s first Indo-Canadian mayor, a sign of the city's maturity, diversity and y

Want to buy an Okanagan winery? Better hurry
Interest is picking up in at least one of the half-dozen wineries and vineyards currently for sale in the Okanagan. That’s coming despite the fact that there is a small pool of buyers who are interested in a winery. “This

Biden offers pardons for pot possession, signals deeper reform for U.S. cannabis laws
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden is pardoning people convicted under federal law of possessing marijuana — and signalling that he's willing to revisit whether cannabis should remain a controlled substance in the United States. In

Two multi-million-dollar Okanagan homes up for grabs in millionaire lottery
Winners of the latest Vancouver General Hospital and UBC Foundation Millionaire Lottery will have their pick to choose one of two gorgeous Okanagan homes worth millions. Tickets for the Millionaire Lottery are on sale until midnight, Jan. 1

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News Items tag as: KMMAY0815

There is room for the arts in the Tournament Capital

Retired conservation officer speaks out about the realities of a service stretched too thin

Ashcroft doctor shortage impacting other communities

New lane closure impacts traffic flow during Overlanders Bridge construction

Summer watering restrictions likely as province records average lowest snowpack levels in 31 years

POLICE WEEK: A look at what police and partner agencies do for Kamloops

VIDEO: Local RC pilots strut their stuff

Ways to treat Mom to a wonderful Mother’s Day in Kamloops

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