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CITY HALL – Shakeup in corporate structure unveiled after review
The City of Kamloops has a new corporate structure. A new organizational chart was released today (Feb. 28, 2018) that results from a review prompted by the departure of [Continue]
AJAX – City asks for veto power over future mine proposals within 10 km.
If Kamloops City council gets support from the Union of B.C. Municipalities, future mine proposals within 10 km. of city boundaries could require approval from the City [Continue]
COQUIHALLA – Multi-vehicle wreck involves buses, trucks and cars
UPDATE: The southbound lane of the Coquihalla is open as of 8:25 a.m. Both lanes are expected to be open on the Coquihalla between Hope and Merritt sometime this morning [Continue]
GREYHOUND – Cuts in service ‘a necessary step toward viable business’
B.C.’s Passenger Transportation Board has approved cuts in Greyhound bus service in several parts of the province including Kamloops to Kelowna. Three routes in [Continue]
FIRE – Problem house on Nelson Avenue scene of explosion, blaze
A house that was the scene of a shooting last October was damaged in a fire Wednesday night (Feb. 14, 2018). The basement of the house at 217 Nelson Avenue was rocked by an [Continue]
SCHOOLS – Trustees vote to put lead-filtered water stations in all schools
School District 73 will install lead-filtered water stations in all schools in response to concerns of parents. Trustees approved the move at Monday’s board meeting. Supt. [Continue]
TRUMP TWEET OF THE DAY – April 10
Congratulations to Justice Neil Gorsuch on his elevation to the United States Supreme Court. A great day for America! #SCOTUS pic.twitter.com/8KGFSk8BFj — Donald J. [Continue]
NEWS – Lack of venting system caused carbon monoxide exposure in fatal incident near Ashcroft
NEW WESTMINSTER – The B.C. Safety Authority (BCSA) has identified that the lack of a venting system caused carbon monoxide (CO) exposure, which is believed to have [Continue]
NEWS – Airline apologizes after viral video shows passenger being dragged from airplane
United Airlines apologized today (Monday, April 10, 2017) after a 69-year-old man was dragged off an airplane because the flight was over-booked. Videos posted on social [Continue]
