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Merritt man killed in collision with transport truck identified

July 29, 2014 // 0 Comments

NEWS/ POLICE — A man who died after a motor vehicle accident near Merritt last Friday has been identified as William John Jones, aged 75, of Merritt. Jones was the driver [Continue]

Hikes in landfill fees, illegal dumping penalties approved

July 29, 2014 // 1 Comment

NEWS/ CITY HALL — Despite some concerns about illegal dumping, landfill tipping fees will go up early next year. Kamloops City council voted today (Tuesday) to boost fees [Continue]

Date, times set for open houses on casino

July 29, 2014 // 10 Comments

UPDATE (Wednesday, July 30, 10:45 a.m.) — Two open houses will be held next Wednesday, Aug. 6 to update the public on plans for a $34 million casino at the former Rona [Continue]

Witnesses sought after teenager fondled outside washroom

July 29, 2014 // 0 Comments

NEWS/ POLICE — RCMP are hoping witnesses who saw a man grab a teenager and fondle her outside the Riverside Park public washrooms Monday will come forward. The incident [Continue]

Gangs, drugs, mental health cases major issues for police

July 29, 2014 // 0 Comments

NEWS/ POLICE — Gang violence, drug trafficking, road safety, domestic violence and property crime continue to take up a large part of the workload of Kamloops RCMP. Supt. [Continue]

Some drivers not getting the message on cellphone law

July 29, 2014 // 0 Comments

NEWS — Some people are on call waiting when it comes to the law on using cell phones while driving. During June, Kamloops Speed Watch volunteers using portable radar [Continue]