RETURNING HOME after a fire evacuation: If you evacuated due to a wildfire, you’ll be anxious to return home. Officials & the local fire authority will let you know when it’s safe to do so. Here's your to do list upon returning home www.interiorhealth.ca/stories/retu...

Returning home after an evacuation | Interior Health

Returning home after an evacuation can be a relief. Depending on how long you've been gone, and the condition of your home, you may need to follow precautions.

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With Carleen and our oldest grandkids at the Cultus Lake Adventure Park, as we enjoy a Staycation in Beautiful BC. Have a safe and incredible August BC long weekend.

NDP government continues to make decisions about forest service roads and public lands in isolation, without considering the cumulative impacts on rural BC acuriouslookatpoliticsinbc.blogspot.com/2026/07/ndp-...

NDP government continues to make decisions about forest service roads and public lands in isolation, without considering the cumulative impacts on rural BC

Impact of BC & Canadian Politics on Social, Economic, Health, Education, Environment, Employment issues by Liberals, Green Party, NDP, & Conservatives

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#Richmond Encampments Pose Major Safety Risk acuriouslookatpoliticsinbc.blogspot.com/2026/07/rich...

Richmond Encampments Pose Major Safety Risk

Impact of BC & Canadian Politics on Social, Economic, Health, Education, Environment, Employment issues by Liberals, Green Party, NDP, & Conservatives

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The Cup is Coming Home! 🏆 We can't share all the details just yet... but here's a hint: a hometown celebration is coming on August 16th, so mark your calendars! Logan Stankoven is bringing hockey's greatest prize home to #Kamloops. More information coming soon! www.facebook.com/events/91844...

BC Healthcare System in Crisis as Hospitals Run Far Over Capacity acuriouslookatpoliticsinbc.blogspot.com/2026/07/heal...

Healthcare System in Crisis as Hospitals Run Far Over Capacity

Impact of BC & Canadian Politics on Social, Economic, Health, Education, Environment, Employment issues by Liberals, Green Party, NDP, & Conservatives

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Interfor Moves Headquarters Out of BC as Forestry Crisis Continues acuriouslookatpoliticsinbc.blogspot.com/2026/07/inte...

Interfor Moves Headquarters Out of BC as Forestry Crisis Continues

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The NDP govt is letting down British Columbians who suffer life-changing injuries in serious car crashes. BC Conservative MLA Sheldon Clare appeared before a Special Committee to push for immediate action on reforms to support people acuriouslookatpoliticsinbc.blogspot.com/2026/07/ndp-...

NDP Must Stop Delaying Help for Crash Victims

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Congratulations to Kamloops-trained hammer throw superstar Ethan Katzberg. He has another gold medal – and another event record – to add to his collection. cfjctoday.com/2026/07/27/k...

Kamloops-trained Katzberg wins Commonwealth gold with games-record heave

GLASGOW - Kamloops-trained hammer throw superstar Ethan Katzberg has another gold medal - and another event re...

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#Kamloops North-Thompson MLA Ward Stamer is standing by his comments that BC should ditch its ban on American booze and use it as a bargaining chip after being accused by the NDP govt of siding with the Trump administration’s interests ... www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloop...

Kamloops MLA wants American booze ban removed, rebuts NDP claim of siding with Trump

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Stanley Cup champion Logan Stankoven to sign autographs at #Kamloops NorthPaws home game www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloop...

Stanley Cup champion Stankoven to sign autographs at Kamloops NorthPaws home game

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Kamloops MLA says Trump tariff could be 'catastrophic,' but not likely set in stone shrlnk.ca/s/i3mNQS96

Kamloops MLA says Trump tariff could be 'catastrophic,' but not likely set in stone

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... Conservative MLA Ward Stamer criticized Eby’s approach in a CKNW radio appearance on Tuesday ... mapleridgenews.com/2026/07/22/t...

'This is just silly': B.C.'s Eby threatens U.S. access to Canadian minerals over tariffs - Maple Ridge News

Eby continued to take a strong stance on tariffs as premiers meet in P.E.I.

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This was taken last night -- with Larry, Harman and Gavin -- at the Alberta legislature. Nearly two dozen of us got a VIP tour with their speaker last night. I am currently in Alberta for the Pacific Northwest Economic Region annual summit

We’ve basically costed our way right out of the market with everything from access to fibre, the cost of the fibre, all the policies & regulations the NDP’s piled on top of us, & it just makes it uneconomical to move forward in a lot of these instances ~~ Ward Stamer northernbeat.ca/opinion/300-...

300 lose jobs with another BC mill closure; Canfor cites dwindling access to fibre

Another mill closure, 300 jobs lost, critics cite NDP policies: old growth protections, land use agreements, onerous permitting requirements.

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ER services, at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital in #ClearwaterBC, will be unavailable from 6pm tonight to 7am tomorrow (Sunday) Patients can access care at RIH in Kamloops or 100 Mile District General Hospital in 100 Mile House during this time. www.interiorhealth.ca/media/tempor... #NorthThompson

Temporary service interruption at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital emergency department | Interior Health

Emergency services will be unavailable from 6 p.m. Saturday, July 11 to 7 a.m. Sunday, July 12, 2026.

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British Columbians Still Don’t Know Who’s Paying for NDP’s #BCHydro Deal acuriouslookatpoliticsinbc.blogspot.com/2026/07/brit...

British Columbians Still Don’t Know Who’s Paying for NDP’s BC Hydro Deal

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A campfire ban announced for #Kamloops Fire Centre, effective 07/10 Anyone found in contravention of an open burning prohibition could be issued a $1,150 ticket. If you contribute to the start of a wildfire, you could be on the hook for firefighting costs www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kelowna...

Campfire ban coming for Kamloops Fire Centre

A campfire ban has been announced for the Kamloops Fire Centre, effective July 10.

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Folks in the #NorthThompson please take note: ER services at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital, in #ClearwaterBC, will be unavailable today (07/04) beginning at 6pm through to 7am tomorrow (07/05). The ER will also be closed on Monday from 7am to 8pm www.interiorhealth.ca/media/tempor...

Temporary service interruption at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital emergency department | Interior Health

Emergency services will be unavailable on Saturday, July 4 from 6 p.m. to Sunday, July 5 at 7 a.m. and Monday, July 6 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Canada Day is a day to reflect on what it means to be Canadian, and to share with the world the many things that make us proud to live where we do. Our country is rich in diversity making us truly one of the best places in the world to live Happy Canada Day --- Happy 159th Birthday, Canada.

Canada Day is a day to reflect on what it means to be Canadian, and to share with the world the many things that make us proud to live where we do. Our country is rich in diversity making us truly one of the best places in the world to live Happy Canada Day --- Happy 159th Birthday, Canada.

Everyone is welcome to join in and to celebrate our vibrant Indigenous Culture. The 45th Kamloopa Powwow continues today and tomorrow (June 27 & 28) at the beautiful Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Special Events Facility (the Arbour) within Secwepemcúl’ecw. tkemlups.ca/event/kamloo...

Pressure building on #bcpoli govt to take action on Kamloops-homeless encampments lining forest road - MLA Ward Stamer says little has been done to oust them or address area pollution - lobbying to address illegal land use after similar encampments cleared near Peachland infonews.ca/news/7717394...

MLA wants action on homeless encampment near Kamloops after Peachland camp cleared | iNFOnews.ca

The Trepanier Creek homeless encampments near Peachland were cleared out by the province last month.

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Organizers are seeking first aid-certified #Kamloops volunteers as part of 55+ BC Games medical team at sport venues during the Games (Sept 8 - 12). Medical volunteers will serve as first line of safety for the over 2,500 expected participants & visitors armchairmayor.ca/2026/06/23/s...

SPORTS – Volunteers needed for Seniors Games medical team

With the 2026 55+ BC Games less than 90 days away, organizers are seeking first aid-certified Kamloops residents to volunteer as part of the Games medical team. The host society needs certified fir…

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Wishing Dad's everywhere a very Happy Father's Day!

Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, we take time to recognize and celebrate the rich traditions and cultures of our First Nations friends and neighbours ... and the many important contributions they have made, and continue to make, across all aspects of society.

I had the opportunity to meet with Dave Earle, President of the BC Trucking Association, for their meet and greet at Brandt Truck and Trailer on Tuesday

At 7am on 06/29 the Cdn Federation of Independent Business annual Big Thank You contest launches Thank your favourite Cdn small business for a chance to win prize$ for you & the business you thank -- last year Nu Leaf Market in #Kamloops was a winner! www.smallbusinesseveryday.ca/big-thank-yo...

Our annual Big Thank You Contest launches June 29!

Thank your favourite Canadian small business for a chance to win cash prizes for you and the business you thank.

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Looking forward to taking part, once again, in this great family event ... thank you Kamloops North Shore BIA