Mountain Passes
Snowfall accumulation possible on Coquihalla and Pennask Summits May long weekend
MERRITT, B.C. - Winter tires are no longer required on mountain highway passes in B.C. until Oct. 1, although the risk of snowfall lingers throughout May long weekend. In a special weather statement online, Environment Canada says falling freezing levels combined with upper level instability and moisture will bring the...
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St. Andrew’s on the Square
City of Kamloops shows off renovated St. Andrew's on the Square
KAMLOOPS - The oldest public building in Kamloops is set to reopen next month, a little over two years after it sustained damage in a significant fire. The city says work at St. Andrew's on the Square is complete, restoring the building on Seymour Street to its pre-fire condition."Like a phoenix, St. Andrew's has ...
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Kamloops and Area
Water Woes
City to review communications strategy amid concerns around east Kamloops water main break
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops will be reviewing its communications plans following criticism not everyone affected by the large scale water main break got the message in time. It's been a stressful few days for nearly 19,000 Kamloops residents who live east of Rose Hill Road, and many were parched for information. So...
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Training Camp
BCFC graduate Poissant staying humble amid push for starting job with B.C. Lions
KAMLOOPS - Kieran Poissant is making no presumptions, the B.C. Football Conference graduate maintaining a humble demeanour while confirming his intention to chase down a starting position with the B.C. Lions. "We have extremely talented receivers who are willing and able and competing for that spot," said Po...
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Kamloops Votes 2026
Former councillor Dever to run for mayor, lead 'Pivot Kamloops' slate
KAMLOOPS - A third mayoral candidate has announced her intention ahead of this October's municipal election. Nelly Dever will be seeking the mayor's office in Kamloops - and she's not doing it alone, announcing a slate of council candidates on Thursday (May 14), calling the slate Pivot Kamloops. A slate has not been su...
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Kamloops Votes 2026
Sarai announces run for third term at Kamloops city hall
KAMLOOPS - Incumbents Nancy Bepple, Dale Bass and now Bill Sarai have all announced their intentions of seeking another term on city council. For Sarai, who announced his bid for a third term in front of supporters on Thursday (May 14) morning, he said it comes down to wanting to see more projects get across the finish...
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Featured Content
Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening: Holla for Hoya
Ever heard of this tropical beauty? The Hoya is little, but it lives to be wise. Holla for Hoya!
May 13, 2026
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Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening: Perfect Patio Plants
The Hibiscus and the Mandevilla are some of the best flowers you can enjoy on the veranda this year. Keep them in the shade, and you'll enjoy some incredible blooms, just ask Maury! Enjoy Your Porch Time!
May 08, 2026
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Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening: Caladiums
"Angel Wings" or "Elephant Ears", Caladiums are a beautiful plant for your shady hot patches. Just look at the colours! Caladiums!
May 05, 2026
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British Columbia
Experts call for evenly applied forensic nursing services across B.C.
A researcher on intimate partner violence is calling for British Columbia to increase funding for forensic nurses, saying there is service gap for survivors in most regions. The comments by Amanda McCormick, an associate professor in the school of cri...
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B.C. emergency communications professionals vote in support of strike action
VANCOUVER - A union representing more than 700 emergency communications professionals in British Columbia says members have voted 95 per cent in favour of strike action, while negotiating an essential services order with their employer. CUPE 8911 says ...
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'Purple bunny-like mask': Man charged with trying to kidnap girl, 7, from B.C. school
CHILLIWACK - Police say charges have been laid against a man in the attempted abduction of a seven-year-old girl from an elementary school in Chilliwack, B.C. RCMP say they are seeking witnesses to the attempted abduction on the grounds of Chilliwack C...
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Local Sports
Training Camp
BCFC graduate Poissant staying humble amid push for starting job with B.C. Lions
KAMLOOPS - Kieran Poissant is making no presumptions, the B.C. Football Conference graduate maintaining a humble demeanour while confirming his intention to chase down a starting position with the B.C. Lions. "We have extremely talented receivers who are willing and able and competing for that spot," said Po...
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Calculated risk
B.C. Lions' quarterback Rourke aims to reduce sloppiness, maintain audacity this season
KAMLOOPS - Risk is part of Nathan Rourke's game, the 27-year-old B.C. Lions' quarterback teeming with audacity and boldness, attributes that helped him snare the CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award in 2025. Those same qualities are turnover catalysts when untamed and responsible for a portion of the 16 interceptions R...
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In the pool
'Point proven': Wittal perseveres through swimming ordeal to become fastest in Canadian history
KAMLOOPS - Mia Wittal is not short on tenacity and willpower. The 12-year-old Kamloops Classic Swimming (KCS) athlete has been through an emotional spin cycle in the last few weeks while pushing to become the fastest in Canadian history. "I thought I got it and then it's almost like saying, 'You got it - and now y...
May 14, 2026
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Canada
In the news today: Ottawa-Alberta MOU, Military inquest wraps, New Drake albums
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney, Smith set to make energy announcement; carbon price deal expected Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are to meet today in Calga...
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Experts call for evenly applied forensic nursing services across B.C.
A researcher on intimate partner violence is calling for British Columbia to increase funding for forensic nurses, saying there is service gap for survivors in most regions. The comments by Amanda McCormick, an associate professor in the school of cri...
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Carney, Smith set to make energy announcement; carbon price deal expected
CALGARY - Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are to meet today in Calgary, where they're expected to announce an agreement on the future of industrial carbon emission pricing in the province. A source with knowledge of the di...
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World
Death toll in attack on Kyiv apartment building now stands at 24
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that a Russian missile attack on a Kyiv apartment building the previous day killed 24 people, including three children. Emergency workers finished digging through th...
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Death toll in attack on Kyiv apartment building now stands at 24
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that a Russian missile attack on a Kyiv apartment building the previous day killed 24 people, including three children. Emergency workers finished digging through th...
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A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) - Africa CDC, the continent's top public health body, on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far. The deaths and suspected cases h...
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