News Items tag as: KMSEP2018

Where and how to vote for the Kamloops civic election
October 18, 2018 - 2:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - Whether you're a first-time voter or just looking for a brief refresher on how and where you can vote for the Kamloops local election, here's a quick reminder on where you need to be this Saturday.
Three recurring ideas from candidates on how to improve the Kamloops doctor shortage
October 14, 2018 - 6:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - Kamloops residents have been struggling for years from a family doctor shortage.
Thousands of dollars collected at B.C. Liquor Stores for wildfire support
September 28, 2018 - 6:31 PM

Nearly $160,000 has been collected in donations at B.C. Liquor Stores around the province, for the Red Cross's appeal to help residents affected by this year's wildfires.
'They just kept coming:' How a Kamloops school handled a swarming wasp attack on students
September 28, 2018 - 6:30 PM

'IN MY 25 YEARS, I'VE NEVER SEEN A SWARM OF WASPS AND I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO AGAIN.'
Six fresh faces hoping to bring their visions to Kamloops city council
September 28, 2018 - 3:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - Incumbent councillors often have advantages in local elections because they have name recognition and if that holds true again on voting day, Oct. 20, there will be just two open seats.
Learn about your Kamloops candidates at these upcoming election forums
September 28, 2018 - 10:13 AM

KAMLOOPS - In less than a month it will be time to vote for the mayor and councillor candidates you want to represent your city.
Pumpkin patches in and around Kamloops to check out this fall
September 27, 2018 - 6:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - Halloween will be here sooner than later, and there are multiple pumpkin patches you can check out to find the perfect squash to carve out.
Kamloops addiction centre wants to hear from more drug users
September 27, 2018 - 5:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops addiction treatment centre is halfway to their goal of collecting 300 surveys from previous and current drug users, but already organizers are seeing a theme.
Police arrest man who tried to swim away from officers in Shuswap
September 27, 2018 - 5:05 PM

CANOE - A man is facing charges in the Shuswap after allegedly operating a stolen vehicle from West Kelowna, and attempting to flee from officers today.
Teens with weapons fight at McArthur Island Park
September 27, 2018 - 4:34 PM

KAMLOOPS - Police were called to McArthur Island Park earlier today where two teens got in a fight, one of them ending up with a knife wound.
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to s

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

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