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Jennifer Stahn
Candidates have up to seven days to remove signs
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - The elections are over but there are still some of those brightly-coloured election signs lying around. They should all be gone soon though, candidates are required to remove them by this weekend. The Ministry of Transportation has the strictest regulations, requiring signs to be removed the next working day after the general voting...
Could you lend a hand to help the animals?
Every year, the B.C. SPCA cares for almost 37,000 homeless, abused and abandoned animals across British Columbia. In Kamloops and the surrounding area they care for over 1,100 animals per year. The B.C. SPCA receives no funding from the federal or provincial government and relies on donations and fundraising events to support its operations. “The...
Kelowna’s most wanted
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of Oct. 28, 2014. Christopher Lee Thompson (DOB 1979-07-16) is wanted for two counts of fail to comply with probation. Thompson is described as a 35-year old white male, 5’11” tall and 177 lbs. He...
UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm watch ends
UPDATE: A severe thunderstorm watch for the Okanagan, South Thompson and Nicola areas has been lifted. Environment Canada states the conditions required to produce severe weather no longer apply. THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Torrential rains, strong winds and hail are all possible as an unstable airmass moves over the region. Environment Canada has again issued a severe...
Open fire prohibition set for Kamloops Fire Centre
INFORMATION BULLETIN 2013FOR0056-000874 April 22, 2013 Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Kamloops Fire Centre KAMLOOPS - Effective at noon on May 15, 2013, the size of open fires will be restricted in most of the Kamloops Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect the public. This prohibition will apply to all areas of...