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Kamloops Mounties seek person of interest in sudden death probe

Kamloops Mounties seek person of interest in sudden death probe

On Aug. 26 at about p.m., officers were called to a business in the 1200-block of Summit Drive in Sahali for a report of a possible overdose. A man was pronounced dead shortly thereafter
Local teachers’ union hoping for provincewide COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Local teachers’ union hoping for provincewide COVID-19 vaccine mandate

The Kamloops-Thompson Teachers’ Association would prefer a B.C.-wide mandate, as opposed to a patchwork of school districts with different rules. The BC Teachers’ Federation also supports a vaccine mandate for school staff
Dyer: Volcanoes, tsunamis and risk

Dyer: Volcanoes, tsunamis and risk

There will eventually be another collapse on La Palma and then a tsunami. What we don’t know is the size and reach of the resulting tsunami
A stronger summer at Kamloops Airport, but passenger numbers are down year to date

A stronger summer at Kamloops Airport, but passenger numbers are down year to date

Through the end of September, the airport has dealt with 45,895 passengers, compared to 108,395 passengers during the first nine months of 2020, equating to a 58 per cent drop
New playground opens on McArthur Island

New playground opens on McArthur Island

It is located behind the mini-golf course and is part of the city’s long-term plan to redevelop the former McArthur Island Golf Course into a passive park space
Expect snow on Coquihalla, other mountain highways over Thanksgiving weekend

Expect snow on Coquihalla, other mountain highways over Thanksgiving weekend

Total snow accumulations of 10 to 15 centimetres can be expected between Kamloops and Merritt and between Merritt and Hope on Saturday night (Oct. 9) and through Sunday, with the highest amounts over higher elevations
Tourism Kamloops CEO says vaccine passport feedback has been positive

Tourism Kamloops CEO says vaccine passport feedback has been positive

But Beverley DeSantis suggests the process could be streamlined by adding photos to the vaccine card
Barriere mayor seeks tactical review of summer wildfires

Barriere mayor seeks tactical review of summer wildfires

Ward Stamer wants to know what went right and what went wrong for the BC Wildfire Service
Exhibit in Kamloops delves into the Japanese-Canadian experience

Exhibit in Kamloops delves into the Japanese-Canadian experience

Collective Memories: Japanese Canadian Reflections was put together with the help of the Kamloops Japanese Canadian Association and its members, with a number of their stories shared and pieces of history loaned to the museum
Western Canada Theatre unveils its new season, which begins on Oct. 29

Western Canada Theatre unveils its new season, which begins on Oct. 29

The 2021-2022 season will be presented in three parts: the Courage series, Heart series and a trio of special presentations