News Items tag as: KMNOV2021

Evacuees from Merritt feeling the strain on emergency management system in Kamloops
November 30, 2021 - 6:30 AM

Jude Norberg and her husband are two of many Merritt residents who had their lives turned upside down when the Coldwater River flooded the town on Nov. 15, and they are still waiting to go home.
Silent march held to pressure TRU to suspend administrators accused of harassment
November 29, 2021 - 6:00 PM

A silent march was held at Thompson Rivers University today in protest of the way the university is handling an on-going investigation of two senior administrators.
Distracted Kamloops drivers busted despite cop in plainclothes holding warning sign
November 29, 2021 - 10:10 AM

It took less than an hour for seven distracted drivers to get caught using their electronic devices in an RCMP traffic sting last week.
Social work degree gives Kamloops woman skills to advocate, but not employment
November 29, 2021 - 7:00 AM

Trish Rhode has been advocating for herself for twenty years, and having a degree in social work made her even more effective.
Why employees with diverse abilities are who you want to hire in Kamloops, Okanagan
November 29, 2021 - 6:33 AM

Some residents in Kamloops are speaking up about the benefits of hiring workers with diverse abilities during a time when some businesses are reporting staff shortages.
Kamloops Christmas house returning again despite decoration kerfuffle
November 28, 2021 - 6:02 PM

A Kamloops Christmas house is returning again for roughly the 45th season but the display will be toned down due to some difficulties the owner experienced with decorations.
Evacuation order issued for 56 properties in Thompson Nicola due to flood risk
November 28, 2021 - 12:52 PM

The Thompson Nicola Regional District has issued an evacuation order for 56 properties today.
City of Merritt urges residents under evacuation order to leave due to potential flooding
November 28, 2021 - 12:27 PM

The City of Merritt is urging residents to follow alerts and orders as the Coldwater River is expected to rise and flooding in Merritt is a possibility.
Interior farmer hit by flooding in both Merritt and Abbotsford
November 28, 2021 - 7:02 AM

A farmer with plans to start a dairy farm outside of Merritt has suffered significant losses after catastrophic flooding damaged both of his properties, one in the Interior and one in the Lower Mainland.
Call renewed for Christmas cards for Kamloops’ Jesse Simpson
November 27, 2021 - 6:04 PM

The mother of a Kamloops man living with a severe brain injury is renewing her request this year for people to send him Christmas cards to boost his spirits.
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Here’s why we still have food, supplies in Kamloops, Okanagan after highways closed
The closure of all the highways in and out of the Lower Mainland triggered some panic buying in the Thompson-Okanagan earlier this month. That might not have happened if people had a better understanding of how the supply chain works in Can

Winter Wonderland bar popping up in downtown Kelowna
A popular Kelowna cocktail bar, Jack’s, is revamping its downtown location into a winter wonderland experience, where guests can enjoy the holiday season with food and drink until Dec. 26. The winter wonderland was designed by Erin va

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News Items tag as: KMNOV2021

Evacuees from Merritt feeling the strain on emergency management system in Kamloops

Silent march held to pressure TRU to suspend administrators accused of harassment

Distracted Kamloops drivers busted despite cop in plainclothes holding warning sign

Social work degree gives Kamloops woman skills to advocate, but not employment

Why employees with diverse abilities are who you want to hire in Kamloops, Okanagan

Kamloops Christmas house returning again despite decoration kerfuffle

Evacuation order issued for 56 properties in Thompson Nicola due to flood risk

City of Merritt urges residents under evacuation order to leave due to potential flooding

Interior farmer hit by flooding in both Merritt and Abbotsford

Call renewed for Christmas cards for Kamloops’ Jesse Simpson

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