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The Kamloops Local Health Area reported a record 270 cases from Sept. 5 to Sept. 11, while the North Thompson LHA reported four more cases. (BC Centres for Disease Control)

Kamloops LHA sees record-breaking number of new cases

270 new cases were recorded from Sept. 5 to Sept. 11, while four new cases were reported in the North Thompson LHA

FILE - David Shearing, pictured in this 1983 file photo. David Ennis (formerly David Shearing) convicted of killing three generations of a BC family in a mass murder faces his first parole hearing Wednesday Oct. 22, 2008. Ennis was convicted in the deaths of six members of the Bentley- Johnson family while they were camping in Wells Gray Park, in the BC Interior, in 1982. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ files

Conditional release not recommended for B.C. man who killed family of 6 in Wells Gray

David Shearing killed six while they camped near Wells Gray Provincial Park in 1982

Aerial shot of new Burfield Chair, early 1960. (Courtesy of Kristen Passmore)

Sun Peaks Historical Society a reality

A group of citizens have created the Sun Peaks Historical Society, saying…

  • Sep 11, 2021
Barriere RCMP are seeking the arrest of Trevor James Richardson in relation to the allege theft of a dead person’s property. (Barriere RCMP)

UPDATE: Arrest warrant issued for Barriere man accused of theft from dead person’s home

The man turned himself into the police on Friday

Barriere RCMP are seeking the arrest of Trevor James Richardson in relation to the allege theft of a dead person’s property. (Barriere RCMP)
Frank Caputo of the federal Conservative Party. (Photo credit: Submitted)

Conservative candidate Caputo explains his absence from environment debate

Transition Kamloops and the Kamloops Chapter of the BC Sustainable Energy Association hosted the Sept. 8 online all-candidates’ forum, with six of seven Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo candidates taking part

  • Sep 10, 2021
Frank Caputo of the federal Conservative Party. (Photo credit: Submitted)
Kamloops This Week

Notes on the debate on the environment

Six of the seven federal election candidates in Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo took part in the Sept. 8 debate, with Conservative Frank Caputo citing a scheduling conflict as the reason he could not attned the forum.

  • Sep 10, 2021
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A man enters an advance polling station in Ottawa, Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. Advance polls opened today ahead of the Federal Election Sept. 20th. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Liberal push to make election a referendum on pandemic only partly successful
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces new COVID-19 measures for Alberta in Calgary, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Alberta introduces new rules, passport as COVID puts health system days from collapse
Canadians should expect plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors this fall, according to the Weather Network’s long-term outlook. (Jenna Hauck/ Progress file)
Weather Network says a pretty nice fall is in store for Canada
FILE – A health care worker is seen outside the Emergency dept. of the Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver Monday, March 30, 2020. . THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
All health care workers in B.C. must be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 26: Henry
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Election 2021 Q&A: Frank Caputo, Conservative Party

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  • Sep 9, 2021
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  • Sep 9, 2021
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Mounties investigating thefts and mischief to road signs in Barriere

Barriere RCMP advise they have received reports of road signs within the…

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Pictured: (l-r) Mike Adams OFC Fire Advisor for the North Thompson, Jason Tomlin Manager of Fire Protection Services for the TNRD, Little Fort Fire Chief Kam Jim, Blackpool firefighter Doug Braaten, and Blackpool Fire Chief Mike Savage. (Pam Jim/Facebook photo)

Little Fort / Blackpool firefighters recognized for years of service

Members of the Blackpool and Little Fort Volunteer Fire Departments were recognized…

Pictured: (l-r) Mike Adams OFC Fire Advisor for the North Thompson, Jason Tomlin Manager of Fire Protection Services for the TNRD, Little Fort Fire Chief Kam Jim, Blackpool firefighter Doug Braaten, and Blackpool Fire Chief Mike Savage. (Pam Jim/Facebook photo)
The old Firehouse Diner at 231 Birch Avenue is being used this year by Elections Canada to conduct the 2021 federal election. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Early voting is now open

There are other options available beyond going to the polls Sept. 20

The old Firehouse Diner at 231 Birch Avenue is being used this year by Elections Canada to conduct the 2021 federal election. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
Responsible decisions regarding water conservation is advised for residents of the North Thompson which is currently under a Drought Level 4 as of Aug. 25, 2021. (Metro Creative photo)

Temperatures cool, water conservation stays

North Thompson Basin under Drought Level 4 as of Aug. 25, 2021

  • Sep 8, 2021
Responsible decisions regarding water conservation is advised for residents of the North Thompson which is currently under a Drought Level 4 as of Aug. 25, 2021. (Metro Creative photo)
RCMP file photo. (Phil McLachlan/Capital News/Stock)

Child dies in hospital after incident at Creston campground, investigation ongoing

The child died from their injuries on Sept. 2

RCMP file photo. (Phil McLachlan/Capital News/Stock)
Statue of Lady Justice at B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster. (File photo)

Judge grants B.C. mother supervised access to son following ‘urine therapy’ allegations

Son to remain in custody of his father

Statue of Lady Justice at B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster. (File photo)
This year's Terry Fox Run t-shirts are shown being modeled by the grandsons of Barriere Run organizer Kathy Cooper. "This year’s t-shirt is a vibrant blue with messaging and a design showcasing Terry’s family heritage of English, French and Métis," says Cooper, "Barriere’s Community Terry Fox Run will once again be ‘One Day. Your Way’ due to the current public health orders. Run date is Sept. 19. Run, walk, wheel to fund cancer research!" T-shirts can be ordered by contacting Kathy Cooper at 250-571-3401, or watch for a Terry Fox Run table at Barriere AG Foods. (Kathy Cooper photo)

Are you ready to ‘Walk, Run, Wheel’ for Terry Fox?

This year’s Terry Fox Run t-shirts are shown being modeled by the…

This year's Terry Fox Run t-shirts are shown being modeled by the grandsons of Barriere Run organizer Kathy Cooper. "This year’s t-shirt is a vibrant blue with messaging and a design showcasing Terry’s family heritage of English, French and Métis," says Cooper, "Barriere’s Community Terry Fox Run will once again be ‘One Day. Your Way’ due to the current public health orders. Run date is Sept. 19. Run, walk, wheel to fund cancer research!" T-shirts can be ordered by contacting Kathy Cooper at 250-571-3401, or watch for a Terry Fox Run table at Barriere AG Foods. (Kathy Cooper photo)
A photo one of the stamp books in a collection that the RCMP Detachment in Prince George are trying to find the owner of. (RCMP photo)

Found collector’s coin and stamp collection

Prince George Mounties looking for owner of a rare coin and stamp collection

A photo one of the stamp books in a collection that the RCMP Detachment in Prince George are trying to find the owner of. (RCMP photo)