BC Conservative shadow cabinet revealed
John Rustad, Leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia, unveiled his shadow cabinet on Wednesday. Rustad calls it "a dynamic team of talented individuals ready to hold David Eby's disastrous government accountable and present a strong alternative vision for British Columbia." "Our shadow cabin...
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All lifts will be running on Sun Peaks' opening weekend
Over 70 alpine trails will be open and all lifts will be turning, including the new West Bowl Express chairlift. When the public gets to hit the slopes at Sun Peaks for the first time in the 2024/2025 ski season, most of the mountain will be accessible. It all starts as early as 8:30 in the morning on Saturday, Novembe...
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Date and new route set for 2024 edition of Kamloops Senior's Light Tour
The City of Kamloops has unveiled its plans for this year's Senior's Light Tour. This year's tour -- the 48th edition of the popular event -- has been set for Thursday, December 12th. As per a policy change first started last year, the City has changed up the route the tour will take this year. "Every year we are ...
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Kamloops Airport lease agreement extended to 2062
Businesses that are considering opening up shop near the Kamloops Airport now have a little more assurance. The Kamloops Airport Society has announced an extended lease agreement between Vantage Airport Group and operator Kamloops Airport. The current lease, which was signed in 1997, was due to expire in 2042. Society ...
15h ago
RCMP requesting help locating wanted Kamloops man
The Kamloops RCMP Detachment is requesting the public's assistance in locating a man who is wanted on a nation-wide warrant. Chad Douglas Berry, 41 years old of Kamloops, is wanted on an arrest warrant for being unlawfully at large. "Although Chad Berry is from Kamloops, it is possible he may be travelling elsewhe...
Nov 20, 2024
RCMP and other unexpected costs pushing potential Kamloops tax hit to over 9 percent
Kamloops council has been given its first look at revised budget figures, which are pointing to tax hit next year of well over 9%. A report reviewed by council's Committee of the Whole on Tuesday has put forward a preliminary budget which will require a 9.67% property tax increase. This is up by around 1% from an earli...
Nov 20, 2024
City of Kamloops laying winter driving foundation as first notable snowfall of season hits
A bit of a challenging commute Tuesday morning for drivers in Kamloops is expected to be much less "white knuckle" through the rest of the day, and later this week. The City of Kamloops has launched its first snow-clearing campaign of the season, after some 2 to 4 centimeters fell on certain parts of Kamloops...
Nov 19, 2024
Adrian Dix out as Health Minister; Premier David Eby unveils his new cabinet
Premier David Eby has appointed a new cabinet that has some big names in new roles. Adrian Dix, who had been Minister of Health since 2017, is now serving as Minister for Energy and Climate Solutions and former Energy Minister Josie Osbourne takes over the health file. Mike Farnworth has been moved out of the Public Sa...
Nov 18, 2024