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CHIEF DAN GEORGE – Oh, Canada, how shall we celebrate with you?

July 1, 2021 // 2 Comments

On July 1, 1967, Chief Dan George spoke during a Canada Day celebration in Vancouver marking our 100th birthday as a nation. A residential school survivor, George had become [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Others look upon us more kindly than we do ourselves

June 30, 2021 // 0 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. NEVER HAVE SO MANY been so confused about what to do tomorrow. Canada Day has been cancelled or “postponed” in many communities, for a [Continue]

BEPPLE – Kamloops needs an upfront climate change utility tax

June 30, 2021 // 3 Comments

HOT, HOT, HOT. Any way you look at it, this past week’s scorching weather has sent a clear message. Climate change is upon us. Things are getting hotter. Now more [Continue]

JOHNSON – Composting works but apparently we shouldn’t worry about cost

June 29, 2021 // 4 Comments

THE CITY OF KAMLOOPS begins its pilot test of the curbside organic waste collection program in September. Marcia Dick, the city’s solid waste services analyst, updated [Continue]

POLICE – Driver arrested after wild ride around Kamloops and down to Merritt

June 28, 2021 // 0 Comments

A driver who led police on a chase around Kamloops and then south to Merritt is in custody, thanks to a combined effort of Kamloops and Merritt RCMP, police dog services and [Continue]

KNOX – One last current events quiz as the school year comes to a close

June 28, 2021 // 0 Comments

GOOD MORNING, CLASS. As the school year ends, please note that studies warn the “summer slide” — that is, the loss of knowledge during vacation — typically costs [Continue]