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Ashcroft murder trial remains stalled
October 27, 2015 - 9:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - The trial for an Ashcroft man accused of killing his uncle remains in limbo as court awaits results of a psychiatric assessment.
Pilot project could put baskets of free condoms in Okanagan schools
October 27, 2015 - 8:00 PM

VERNON - Baskets of condoms could soon be coming to local high schools as way of putting protection in the hands of those who need it — no questions asked.
Murray Sinclair speaks in Kamloops of Aboriginal people’s past, present and future
October 27, 2015 - 6:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - Justice Murray Sinclair led an emotional evening in Kamloops last night as he spoke of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s findings on Indian Residential Schools.
Court prepares for hearing for man accused of shooting Kamloops officer
October 27, 2015 - 1:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - Court proceedings are moving forward for a man accused of shooting a cop in December of last year.
Kamloops man rallies to get Daylight Saving Time dropped in B.C.
October 27, 2015 - 12:14 PM

KAMLOOPS - A local man wants the province to stop turning clocks back in favour of remaining on one standard time year-round.
Minister Fassbender coming to Kamloops to discuss New Afton options
October 27, 2015 - 11:30 AM

KAMLOOPS - Discussions around extending the city boundaries to include the New Afton mine will continue next month with the Minister of Community set to visit the area.
Thefts and attempted mail thefts keep Chase RCMP busy
October 27, 2015 - 10:55 AM

CHASE - It has been a busy month for Chase RCMP dealing with a range of thefts including license plates, vehicles and tools as well as an attempted mail theft.
Local ski hills are growing white
October 27, 2015 - 10:30 AM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - While some of us are still holding on to the last strings of warmer weather, those looking forward to skiing and snowboarding will be happy to know the snow is falling at area ski hills.
Concerned about that drone? You're not alone
October 27, 2015 - 8:30 AM

KAMLOOPS - If you’ve recently acquired a quadcopter or unmanned aerial vehicle armed with a video camera attached, bear in mind, flying it in populated areas can have some unforeseen legal consequences.
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Iconic Penticton Peach concession stand back in local hands
After a few years with an out-of-town operator, The Peach concession stand in Penticton has a local one. Ice cream and sweets shop Tickleberry’s is going to be operating the stand this summer as well as the Skaha Main concession stand

Pennsylvania House advances bill legalizing recreational marijuana
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvanians 21 or older would be allowed to legally purchase and use marijuana under a bill that passed the state House on Wednesday, the first time a recreational cannabis proposal has been approved by either legi

Property management company fined twice for ignoring asbestos issue at same Vernon building
A BC property management company, fined $9,000 for failing to deal with asbestos dust when it ripped up vinyl flooring at a Vernon property, has been stung with a further $18,000 fine when inspectors following up found it still flouting the rules

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