Business

It must be spring at last — gas prices shoot up all over town like dandelions and crabgrass

April 23, 2014 // 3 Comments

Kamloops motorists were hit with a jolt of gas-price shock again today as the price per litre jumped several cents and came close to busting the 1.40 barrier. As of late this [Continue]

Train finally pulls into the station for Ashcroft Terminal project with official ribbon cutting

April 19, 2014 // 2 Comments

ASHCROFT — It’s been a long haul but a ribbon will finally be cut at 11 a.m. May 11 for the Ashcroft Terminal. “It’s been an eight-year struggle to get this off the [Continue]

Proposed ALR changes raise alarm; TRU faculty among scientists critical of Bill 24

April 18, 2014 // 0 Comments

By MIKE YOUDS Major reforms to B.C.’s agricultural land reserve are before the legislature as critics, including those in the Thompson-Nicola region, are hoping that the [Continue]

‘Safe’ Ajax jobs possible if community works together, says Steelworkers 1-417 president

April 16, 2014 // 9 Comments

NEWS — The president of United Steelworkers Local 1-417 says his executive is strongly in favour of the Ajax project, unlike the president of another local, 7619. And he [Continue]

Don’t blame those who take jobs offered under temporary foreign workers program

April 16, 2014 // 1 Comment

WEDNESDAY MORNING EDITORIAL — As frustration grows with Canadian employers abusing the rules for hiring temporary foreign workers, we have to be careful not to point [Continue]

WestJet announces daily, non-stop Kamloops-Edmonton service starting in February 2015

April 11, 2014 // 0 Comments

NEWS — WestJet today announced the launch of daily, non-stop WestJet Encore service between Edmonton and Kamloops starting Feb. 15, 2015. “We are delighted to grow [Continue]