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Raeside — Gearing up for the next federal election

October 17, 2014 // 0 Comments

B.C.’s Ebola protocols under microscope

October 17, 2014 // 1 Comment

NEWS/ HEALTH — Equipment standards for dealing with a potential Ebola outbreak will be reviewed over the weekend and protocols updated next week, says B.C. Health Minister [Continue]

No one injured as vehicle hits front of bank building

October 17, 2014 // 0 Comments

NEWS/ POLICE — No one was injured when a late model GMC Terrain was driven into the front of the Scotia Bank on Notre Dame St. just after 10 a.m. Friday. The driver of the [Continue]

‘Authentic public participation’ says group

October 17, 2014 // 5 Comments

NEWS/ CIVIC ELECTION 2014 — A group of Kamloops civic-election candidates calling itself an alliance rather than a slate unveiled a five-point platform Thursday. Dieter [Continue]

Ginta — Pipeline expansions and such – Should we take that pen away before it’s too late?

October 17, 2014 // 3 Comments

Daniela Ginta writes for The Armchair Mayor News on Fridays. COLUMN — Oh wait, it is too late. As of Oct. 12, the opinion corner that Kinder Morgan kindly supplied, [Continue]

Friday Night Brights

October 17, 2014 // 0 Comments

Tonight, Oct. 17, catch a rare solo performance by Alan Corbishley, presented by B.C. Living Arts. Hear Alan perform with pianist Daniela O’Fee “The Songs of Travel” by [Continue]

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