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CANNABIS – Kamloops picked for first government-owned marijuana outlet

July 11, 2018 // 4 Comments

Kamloops will be the first city in B.C. to get a government-owned cannabis retail outlet. The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) announced today (July 11, 2018) that the [Continue]

ROTHENBURGER – When is one more bylaw one bylaw too many?

June 23, 2018 // 1 Comment

Was a time when bylaws were enforced to change behaviour. Now, it seems, they’re for informational purposes THERE USED TO BE a bylaw in Vancouver that prohibited [Continue]

FIRE – Cherry Creek gas station burns down in early morning blaze

June 22, 2018 // 1 Comment

The Trans-Canada was closed in both directions and nearby residents evacuated early today (June 22, 2018) as the Cherry Creek gas station went up in flames. The New Afton [Continue]

ELECTORAL CHANGE – Eby report recommends multiple-choice ballot

May 30, 2018 // 0 Comments

B.C. Attorney General David Eby today (Wednesday, May 30, 2018) released his report on the proposed referendum for electoral-system changes, including 18 recommendations to [Continue]

PIPELINE – Federal government will buy Trans Mountain system for $4.5 billion

May 29, 2018 // 2 Comments

The federal Liberal government will buy the Trans Mountain pipeline system and the expansion project for $4.5 billion. Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau and Natural [Continue]

WILDFIRE WATCH – Grass fire near Savona sends up column of smoke

May 28, 2018 // 0 Comments

The BC Wildfire Service is responding to a highly visible and rapidly spreading grass fire beside the Trans Canada Highway about 40 kilometres west of Kamloops near Savona [Continue]