News Items tag as: Michael Potestio

Kamloops organizations planning for arrival of Ukrainian refugees
March 30, 2022 - 2:34 PM

Kamloops Immigrant Services is hosting a meeting with various groups at its Tranquille Road headquarters on Thursday, March 31.
Tk’emlúps chief plans to invite Pope to visit Kamloops reserve
March 30, 2022 - 9:09 AM

Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Kúkpi7 (Chief) Rosanne Casimir will hand deliver to Pope Francis an invitation for him to visit her reserve when she speaks with the leader of the Catholic Church tomorrow, March 31.
Kamloops homicide victim remembered as quiet, kind man
March 25, 2022 - 12:30 PM

Mohd Abdullah, a senior lecturer at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops who is believed by police to be a victim of homicide, is being remembered as a quiet and kind man who kept to himself at work.
Kamloops youth worker awarded $1.3M for injuries sustained in arrest
March 22, 2022 - 4:35 PM

A former Kamloops youth worker who said police went too far when wrongfully arresting him outside the Twin Rivers Education Centre (TREC) more than a decade ago has been awarded $1.3 million in damages.
Kamloops artist creates burning need for discussion on poverty
March 18, 2022 - 4:35 PM

Karla Pearce watched through tears as her personal artwork went up in flames today.
iN VIDEO: Did predatory bird lead to deaths of dozens of Bohemian waxwings in Kamloops?
March 02, 2022 - 6:00 PM

A Kamloops man came across a strange sight on Tuesday, finding numerous dead birds downtown as he headed home from work.
Two years for Kamloops man who can't stop fleeing from police
February 25, 2022 - 10:30 AM

A Kamloops man who fled from police multiple times over the course of a year has been sentenced to two years in prison.
BGC Kamloops seeing spike in youth seeking help
February 24, 2022 - 9:00 PM

At least one Kamloops teenager died from a suspected drug overdose in the community within the past two weeks.
Film soundstage facility could be economic boon to Kamloops region
February 09, 2022 - 9:00 PM

A consultant has told the Thompson-Nicola Regional District board that construction of a soundstage complex could lead to a substantial economic impact.
Three months later, no sign of Kamloops's Shannon White
February 09, 2022 - 3:21 PM

More than three months since the disappearance of Kamloops resident Shannon White, police continue to investigate potential leads.
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Why it's so hard to find locally grown celery in Okanagan, Kamloops
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Pennsylvania House advances bill legalizing recreational marijuana
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New short-term rental bylaw means some in Kamloops may not be available
New licensing rules are putting pressure on Kamloops homeowners hosting short-term rentals, and some may not be allowed any longer. A new bylaw will require hosts get business licenses, bringing Kamloops in line with similar restrictions ac

News Items tag as: Michael Potestio

Kamloops organizations planning for arrival of Ukrainian refugees

Tk’emlúps chief plans to invite Pope to visit Kamloops reserve

Kamloops homicide victim remembered as quiet, kind man

Kamloops youth worker awarded $1.3M for injuries sustained in arrest

Kamloops artist creates burning need for discussion on poverty

iN VIDEO: Did predatory bird lead to deaths of dozens of Bohemian waxwings in Kamloops?

Two years for Kamloops man who can't stop fleeing from police

BGC Kamloops seeing spike in youth seeking help

Film soundstage facility could be economic boon to Kamloops region

Three months later, no sign of Kamloops's Shannon White

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