News Items tag as: Thompson Nicola Regional District 2020

Financial help available for those impacted by spring flooding in Kamloops and area
August 04, 2020 - 3:02 PM

Those in Kamloops, and some surrounding areas, affected by flooding this spring can apply for financial aid if they were unable to obtain insurance to cover disaster-related losses.
Bylaw change still 'criminalizes poverty' in the TNRD, says advocate for long-term RV dwellers
July 30, 2020 - 5:30 AM

A new bylaw amendment dealing with RV dwellings in the Thompson Nicola Regional District has entirely missed the mark, say critics.
Thompson-Nicola Regional District cancels landfill free disposal days for 2020
July 27, 2020 - 11:46 AM

Thompson-Nicola residents who have been waiting for a deal on their next dump run will now have to wait until next year.
Mobile emergency alert system launches for Kamloops and area
June 22, 2020 - 2:00 PM

Thanks to the new Thompson Nicola Regional District alert system, the next time your home or property is in danger from a natural disaster, you'll find out immediately and know what to do.
Kamloops library offers take out book ordering
May 25, 2020 - 1:55 PM

Kamloops residents can now order library books along with their take out food.
TNRD confirms six-figure payout in former CAO's departure
May 01, 2020 - 3:52 PM

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has released portions of a six-figure settlement agreement with former chief administrative officer Sukh Gill.
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iN DISCUSSION: Hot takes on cold facts
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Why it's so hard to find locally grown celery in Okanagan, Kamloops
Celery is crunchy, delicious and a main staple in kitchens all over the world, but it’s particularly difficult for Thompson-Okanagan residents to source locally. In response to President Donald Trump’s trade tariff threats, Vern

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

Financial help available for those impacted by spring flooding in Kamloops and area