EDITORIAL – AAP is now the go-to method for big-money projects
An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THE ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS continues to gain vitality in and around Kamloops. City council is in the middle of an APP for two [Continue]
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MOSQUITO SEASON – Helicopter takes to the skies for start of aerial attack
(Video: Mel Rothenburger) The welcome sound of a helicopter was heard over parts of the North Thompson today (May 15, 2026) as the TNRD’s mosquito control program [Continue]
GOVERNANCE – Province wide code of conduct rules on the way for cities, RDs
Province wide code of conduct rules for local governments are on the way. The Province announced today (April 2, 2026) it has introduced legislative amendments to allow for a [Continue]
EDITORIAL – AAP has become the go-to method for getting borrowing approval
An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THE THOMPSON-NICOLA Regional District has jumped on the AAP bandwagon as a method of getting borrowing approval for major projects. At this [Continue]
TNRD – Recycling fees for mattresses and boxsprings to rise in 2026
Recycling fees for mattresses and boxsprings will be going up in the New Year at TNRD eco-depots and select transfer stations. Effective January 1, 2026, disposal fees for [Continue]
TNRD – Evacuation alert issued as Fadear Lake dam at risk of failure
An evacuation alert has been issued by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, effective Oct. 6, 2025 at 5:30 p.m., due to what it calls the potential imminent failure of the [Continue]
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