Labour Peace
TRU Faculty Association ratifies new four-year collective agreement
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson Rivers University (TRU) board of governors and the Thompson Rivers University Faculty Association (TRUFA) have ratified a new four-year collective agreement that will remain in effect until March 2029. The agreement, which is retroactive to April 1, 2025, covers approximately 1,020 instructors, ...
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Cooling requirements
Kamloops councillor Bass asks staff to investigate mandating air conditioning units in rentals
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops city staff are set to investigate tools available for adoption of a bylaw that would require existing rental units to have proper cooling equipment. Already within the 2024 B.C. building code, new buildings are required to be able to keep the interior temperature below 26 C. The motion from Councill...
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Art of Gardening
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Question of the Week
Will you be attending any of the FIFA World Cup events in Kamloops during the tournament?
Jun 08, 2026
Kamloops and Area
Sa-Hali soccer
With seniors sidelined for bronze-medal match, Sabres make school history at provincials
KAMLOOPS - They needed junior magic to secure their school's first medal at a provincial senior girls' high school soccer championship. Grade 9 striker Sophie Reed delivered for the Sa-Hali Sabres, her left-foot belter from distance the only goal in a 1-0 victory over St. Thomas Aquinas of North Vancouver in the bronz...
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Housing
Search underway for inaugural Kamloops Community Land Trust executive director
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Community Land Trust Foundation is searching for its first full-time executive director who will be tasked with helming the organization working to provide and preserve attainable housing opportunities. The non-profit signed a long-term service agreement in April that formally established the fo...
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Kamloops Votes 2026
Former Kamloops councillor Dudy rules out mayoral run in 2026, may seek council seat
KAMLOOPS - A two-time runner-up for the Kamloops mayor's chair says he will not take another run in 2026.Dieter Dudy told media Wednesday (June 10) he is ruling out a run for mayor in the October 17 municipal election. However, Dudy says he is still considering a run for one of the eight councillor seats."After a ...
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Chris Delaney
BC Conservative leader Findlay appoints Barriere resident chief of staff
VICTORIA - Conservative Party of BC (CPBC) leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay has chosen a Barriere resident and former anti-HST crusader as her new top aide.In a memo to the party's caucus shared online by radio host Jas Johal, Chris Delaney says he has been appointed Findlay's chief of staff.Delaney's message states his back...
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Jun 03, 2026
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British Columbia
A new unit aims to help B.C. First Nations navigate police accountability processes
WEST KELOWNA - The First Nations Justice Council in British Columbia has officially launched an effort meant to help Indigenous people navigate the police accountability process in the province. Judith Sayers, a director with the group, says the Polic...
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B.C. woman pleads guilty to attempting to euthanize cat with fentanyl: SPCA
KELOWNA - British Columbia's animal welfare society says a woman has been banned from owning or living with pets for five years and given 12 months' probation after pleading guilty to attempting to euthanize a cat with fentanyl. A statement from the B....
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B.C. premier calls Trump's comments on not renewing CUSMA 'lame' sequel to 1987 book
VANCOUVER - British Columbia Premier David Eby says U.S. President Donald Trump's latest statement that he's not looking to renew the trade deal between Canada, the United States and Mexico is a "bit bizarre," given that the three countries are now in ...
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Local Sports
Sa-Hali soccer
With seniors sidelined for bronze-medal match, Sabres make school history at provincials
KAMLOOPS - They needed junior magic to secure their school's first medal at a provincial senior girls' high school soccer championship. Grade 9 striker Sophie Reed delivered for the Sa-Hali Sabres, her left-foot belter from distance the only goal in a 1-0 victory over St. Thomas Aquinas of North Vancouver in the bronz...
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West Coast League
Wine, beer and baseball: NorthPaws aiming to lure fans to Norbrock for six-game homestand
KAMLOOPS - Nothing screams baseball like a glass of discounted chardonnay. That phrase is not often uttered and is not true, but the Kamloops NorthPaws are aiming to add it to local lexicon at Ladies Wine Wednesday presented by Arterra Wines home games, the first of which is slated for June 10 at Norbrock Stadium. &qu...
Jun 10, 2026
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Provincial excellence
Turvey of NorKam Secondary among winners of Premier's Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport
KAMLOOPS - The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council last week named 10 provincial recipients of the 2025 Premier's Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport. NorKam Secondary student Daniel Turvey is among the award winners. Turvey excelled on the rugby pitch last year. He helped under-17 T...
Jun 09, 2026
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Canada
B.C. woman pleads guilty to attempting to euthanize cat with fentanyl: SPCA
KELOWNA - British Columbia's animal welfare society says a woman has been banned from owning or living with pets for five years and given 12 months' probation after pleading guilty to attempting to euthanize a cat with fentanyl. A statement from the B....
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QuickQuotes: How advocates, lawyers and others feel about Canada's online harms bill
OTTAWA - The Liberal government tabled new online safety legislation Wednesday that would force social media platforms to block access for kids under 16 - unless those platforms put in place sufficient safeguards - and bar children from accessing adult...
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Fact File: Revisiting Trump's false claims about the Gordie Howe bridge
The Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Ontario and Michigan is set to open, months after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to block it. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have suggested that Friday's scheduled bridge open...
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World
Feds won't seek death penalty in plea deal with man accused of killing top Minnesota Democrat
U.S. prosecutors said Wednesday they will not seek the death penalty as part of a plea agreement with the man charged in the political assassinations of the top Democrat in the Minnesota House along with her husband, as well as the attempted murders of...
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Feds won't seek death penalty in plea deal with man accused of killing leading Minnesota Democrat
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - U.S. prosecutors said Wednesday they will not seek the death penalty as part of a plea agreement with the man accused of killing the top Democrat in the Minnesota House along with her husband, as well as wounding a state senator and ...
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Florida court allows use of new US House districts drawn by Republicans for midterm elections
The Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed new U.S. House districts drawn by Republicans to be used in the midterm elections, marking another victory for the GOP in a nationwide redistricting effort aimed at helping the party retain its slim House ...
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