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Faculty association asks TRU to engage in ‘productive bargaining’ with threat of strike

KAMLOOPS – After 45 minutes of bargaining, it appears Thompson Rivers University has staved off a strike for another week. The university’s faculty association met with the school's administration on Wednesday, Nov. 24 and the talks were described by the association as "respectful" leaving them with the opinion an agreement could be reached. According to the...

Photo of Kamloops teen jokingly asking PM Trudeau to prom goes viral

KAMLOOPS - A local high school student is learning the power social media has after posting a photo of her inviting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to be her prom date. After breaking up with her boyfriend last Friday, Nov. 20, Kashlee Taylor-Proulx, 17, decided she needed a joke to make her smile. Now without a...

Breast feeding cafes help local moms connect

KAMLOOPS - After a positive experience with a Breast Feeding Cafe in Penticton, Sage Thomas felt motivated to start a similar group in Kamloops when she moved here over a year ago. "It’s just a drop in group where we can get together and hangout and talk. Babies and siblings are welcome and even pregnant...

UPDATED: Duo smashes door at Kamloops apartment building

KAMLOOPS - Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help to identify two suspects who smashed an apartment complex door last week. Around 8:30 p.m. Nov. 18, a man and a female entered the door of a complex at 1900 Tranquille Rd. after one of them shattered it. A release from Crime Stoppers says it's...

Construction worker in hospital after 20’ fall in Kamloops

KAMLOOPS - A construction worker is in hospital with critical injuries after a fall from about 20 feet this afternoon. The 45-year-old Vancouver man was working at a construction site in the 1800-block of Highway 5A, near Original Joe’s restaurant, around 3:45 p.m. today, Nov. 25, when he fell about 20 feet from a scissor...

Highway 97C back open following police incident

VERNON - A police incident forced the closure of a major highway today. According to Drive B.C., what is described as a ‘police incident’ shut down Highway 97C in both directions between Huston Street and Menzies Street in Merritt Wednesday, Nov. 25. As of 4:35 p.m., the road was back open and traffic flowing. No...

Another reprieve for Interior Health laundry workers

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - The Hospital Employees’ Union is welcoming news that Interior Health is delaying its decision to contract out laundry services. New Interior Health President and CEO Chris Mazurkewich says in a release today, Nov. 25, not to expect a decision before March 2016. He’s been on the job less than a month and wants...

Kamloops council gives thumbs down to hand counting ballots

KAMLOOPS - It was a close vote in council yesterday, but no recount is needed on an effort to bring in post-election audits.  Coun. Denis Walsh wanted to bring further accountability in both election and referendum voting systems and argued for hand counts after the fact. He feels electronic voting machines are susceptible to computer...

Kamloops man acquitted of gun charges on rights violation

KAMLOOPS - A man accused of running a chop shop in a Westsyde trailer was acquitted of all charges after a Kamloops Supreme Court Justice determined police violated several charter rights when they conducted two searches and seized multiple weapons.  Charles Gerald Patrick, born 1956, was arrested Dec. 11, 2013 after police pulled him over...

Smoking ban for Kamloops parks and civic building properties approved

KAMLOOPS - Smokers enjoying a break in Riverside Park or outside City Hall will soon be required to butt out, though the mayor doesn't believe the new regulation will actually be enforceable. A smoking ban in parks was originally discussed by councillors in July but was tabled to give staff time to look into it. Council wanted...