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2021 Merritt floods — recovery, reconstruction & federal funding
Coverage of the aftermath and long-term recovery efforts from the devastating May 2021 floods in Merritt, BC, including dike system repairs, federal and provincial funding requests, community resilience initiatives, and …
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Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc — economic development, infrastructure & resource projects
Coverage of Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation's economic development initiatives, infrastructure projects including the 7Mile inland port and rail hub, resource development ventures such as mining and energy projects, …
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Kamloops Fire Centre — prescribed burns & wildfire management
Prescribed burning projects and forest management initiatives conducted by the BC Wildfire Service in the Kamloops Fire Centre region, including planned burns near Monte Lake, Peterson Creek, and surrounding areas.
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BC nurses' strike vote and job action (2026)
British Columbia nurses voted overwhelmingly (98.2%) in favour of strike action in early 2026 as contract negotiations between the British Columbia Nurses' Union and the province stalled. The union subsequently ended the…
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May 2026 lightning-sparked wildfires across Kamloops region
A series of lightning-ignited wildfires swept across the Kamloops region and Southern Interior in May 2026, with over 40 fires sparked during weekend lightning storms. BC Wildfire Service and regional fire departments co…
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CPKC Relocates 125 Rail Jobs to Kamloops from Revelstoke
Canadian Pacific Kansas City is relocating 125 rail operations jobs from Revelstoke to Kamloops, citing high housing costs and worker retention challenges in the mountain community.
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Best of Kamloops 2026 Awards
Annual community voting awards that celebrate the best businesses, services, and establishments in Kamloops as selected by local residents.
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Kamloops man charged with child sexual abuse material offences
Coverage of criminal charges against a Kamloops resident for offences related to possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material following an RCMP investigation.
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Merritt street crime and social services response debate
Ongoing debate in Merritt about how to address street-level crime and disorder, with focus on the roles of police enforcement and community social services in responding to public safety concerns.
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Kamloops retail theft investigations
Coverage of retail theft incidents in the Kamloops area, including investigations by RCMP and public appeals to identify suspects involved in theft from local stores.
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Inaugural B.C. Outdoor Recreation Conference — Kamloops 2026
Kamloops hosts the first provincial outdoor recreation conference in 2026, featuring the B.C. government's new outdoor recreation strategy and initiatives.
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Kamloops water supply and drought management
Coverage of Kamloops' water supply challenges, drought response measures, water-use restrictions at various drought levels, and related infrastructure projects during periods of low water availability in the South Thomps…
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Quilchena Creek wildfire — Merritt area (2026)
The Quilchena Creek wildfire burned east of Merritt during the 2026 fire season, growing to 808 hectares before being brought under control by BC Wildfire Service crews.
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Clearwater & North Thompson municipal elections (2026)
Coverage of 2026 municipal elections in Clearwater, District of Clearwater, and North Thompson communities, including mayoral campaigns, council races, election results, and regional civic governance.
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Kamloops aquatic facilities — maintenance & closures
Coverage of maintenance work, closures, and service disruptions at Kamloops public aquatic facilities, including the Canada Games Aquatic Centre and Westsyde Pool and Fitness Centre.
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Kamloops Sexual Assault Counselling Centre Funding & Wait Times
Coverage of funding challenges and service capacity issues at the Kamloops Sexual Assault Counselling Centre, including wait times for victim counselling and advocacy efforts to expand mental health support for survivors…
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Lytton municipal election — 2026 mayoral tie
Coverage of the 2026 Lytton mayoral election, including the tied result between incumbent Denise O'Connor and challenger Jennifer Thoss, and resolution process.
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BC NDP Election Readiness and Political Shifts
Premier David Eby emphasizes that the BC NDP must prepare for an election while the provincial political landscape shifts with MLAs returning to the Conservative Party from the short-lived CentreBC caucus.
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Rogers Pass avalanche control agreement ends in 2027
The federal government's artillery-based avalanche control operations on Rogers Pass will cease in 2027 when the current operating agreement expires, raising concerns about highway safety and winter travel on this critic…
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Nicola Valley Food Bank adapts to rising demand
The Nicola Valley Food Bank experiences increased client demand as economic pressures force former donors to seek assistance, straining the organization's capacity to serve the community.