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Aviva voting now open
Get voting! Two Kamloops projects are taking part in the annual Aviva Community Fund competition. The Centre for Seniors Information is seeking funding in the $50,000 to $100,000 level from the...
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A fellowship for Hallinan
Kamloops’ David Hallinan, CPA, FCMA has been honoured with a fellowship by the Certified Management Accountants Society of British Columbia. The fellowship (FCMA) designation is awarded to certified...
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FOULDS: Ajax report states what may (not will) occur
At the very least, Dennis Karpiak and Ken Blawatt can be commended for taking their passionate stance against KGHM’s proposed Ajax copper and gold mine to the next level. But, the duo’s 35-page report...
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Fraudster must repay almost $20,000 — but judge doesn’t know how she will do it
A woman who defrauded the provincial welfare system pleaded guilty yesterday (Sept. 29) to an offence that will not leave her with a criminal record. However, Holly Sargent, 30, must pay back the...
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RIH average in hospital rankings
The Interior Health Authority doesn’t take issue with a recent study from Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) on its hospitals — but it has some questions about the findings. Dr. Andy...
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It doesn’t pay to get Grouchy with the police
If you’re going to swear at police and call an officer a “pig,” your last name might as well be Grouchy. Dewayne Joseph Grouchy pleaded guilty in Kamloops provincial court today (Sept. 29) to one count...
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Additional comment period for Ajax mine application
The public will get another 30 days to comment on the studies and reports the proponents of the Ajax mine must prepare for their environmental review, but a company spokesman said KGHM Ajax isn’t...
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Man sues City of Kamloops, installer over alleged flood from faulty water meter
A Kamloops man is suing city hall and the company behind the city’s new water-meter program, alleging a faulty meter installed in his basement caused a flood, resulting in almost $5,000 worth of...
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WolfPack basketball, volleyball women perfect in weekend exhibition play,...
In this photo: TRU WolfPack women’s volleyball head coach Chad Grimm doles out high-fives at the Tournament Capital Centre on Saturday, Sept. 27. For more photos, see slideshow below. Allen Douglas/KTW...
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Rugby Raiders best Burnaby Lake
Connor Milton-Wood of the Kamloops Raiders breaks free against Burnaby Lake in B.C. Rugby Union third-division play at the Tournament Capital Ranch in Rayleigh on Saturday, Sept. 27. Allen Douglas/KTW...
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Yachison of Broncos gets CFL call
Kamloops Broncos’ receiver Derek Yachison has been invited to start practising with the B.C. Lions on a full-time basis. The announcement today (Sept. 30) marks the first time in Broncos’ franchise...
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Kamloops man gets 10 months for attack that led to plastic surgery
An unprovoked attack on a North Shore street that left a man with multiple broken bones in his face — injuries that required plastic surgery to repair — will cost a Kamloops man 10 months of freedom....
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Poaching pair ‘disconnected’ in telephone court hearing
A judge in Kamloops angrily entered not-guilty pleas this week on behalf of a pair of First Nations hunters facing poaching charges. Jay Coutts and Fara Palmer appeared in court on Monday, Sept. 29, by...
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Seniors celebration tomorrow
Try pickle ball or table tennis and celebrate the seniors of Kamloops. The City of Kamloops is hosting a seniors’ social on Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Tournament Capital Centre, to...
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Friesen practising with Vernon Vipers
Mitch Friesen is practising with the Vernon Vipers of the B.C. Hockey League, Kamloops Storm general manager Barry Dewar told KTW on Tuesday, Sept. 30. Friesen suited up in a pair of games for the...
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Highs at Blue Grotto
Toronto indie-rock band Highs will be in Kamloops on Nov. 18 for a show at the Blue Grotto. The band’s early demo songs were driven by afro-beat rhythms, guitar hooks and harmonies, leading to some...
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Travel: Three Valley ghost town closes gap on eras
We’ve all driven past it on our way to Calgary and thought, “That looks like an interesting place to stop.” But, how many of us have actually put on the brakes and pulled over to discover the...
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Telus Community Ambassadors fill 360 backpacks in city
As the new school year begins, 360 Kamloops students are receiving a backpack full of the supplies thanks to the Telus Community Ambassadors. The program sees Telus Community Ambassadors across Canada...
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Faith: Look around — each of us is a unique miracle
D o you know about the miracle of the empty chair? Look at one and ask yourself the question: “Why isn’t he or she here, but I am? Why me?” Each of us is a unique miracle. We are not accidents. Each of...
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City hall: A time to talk budget, not election
It’s budget time again at city hall — but, this year’s first pair of public-input sessions will take place under unusual conditions. The city is hosting two roundtable budget input sessions on Oct. 22....
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