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TNRD launches book recycling pilot program

1 week ago | radionl.com | Jeff Andreas |Stacey Thompson

A new pilot project has been launched by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District to help people properly dispose of their old books. Starting on Tuesday, April 15, in partnership with Planet Earth Recycling, the TNRD will have book recycling available at both the South Thompson Eco-Depot and the Westwold Transfer Station. Books will be accepted in any condition, free of charge. Planet Earth Recycling will collect all books at these facilities to be sorted for reuse, donation, or recycling.
SD73 poised for some significant cuts in 2025-26

1 week ago | radionl.com | Jeff Andreas |Stacey Thompson

The Kamloops-Thompson School District was provided with a look at the draft budget for the upcoming school year and it coms with some big staffing reductions. About 77 teaching and support staff positions in an effort to save over $5.5 million. The plan is proposing to cut 27.5 full-time equivalent teaching positions and 49 FTE support staff positions. Superintendent Rhonda Nixon says these are some very difficult choices. “We do not want to reduce staff, and that is a last resort.
Kamloopsians encouraged to help ‘clean the beach’ Sunday

1 week ago | radionl.com | Jeff Andreas |Stacey Thompson

The City of Kamloops is calling on residents to roll up their sleeves and Clean the Beach event. Clean the Beach is a community-driven initiative to keep local riverbanks clean and beautiful, this Sunday. Volunteers will receive collection materials, route maps, and instructions on safe handling procedures for items like glass, sharps, or hazardous waste. It is recommended that volunteers wear closed-toed shoes and bring high-visibility vests and/or work gloves if they have them.
Stolen vehicle leads to arrest of Alberta & BC suspects in Kamloops

2 weeks ago | radionl.com | Jeff Andreas |Stacey Thompson

Kamloops Mounties have arrested suspects from BC and Alberta as a result of a flight from police investigation on Tuesday night. At around 11:30 on the night of April1st, Kamloops RCMP were notified that a black four-door sedan reported as stolen, was entering the area. It was suspected to have been involved in offences in both Alberta and British Columbia, and had allegedly fled from officers of another nearby detachment.
Premier snaps back after a Shuswap area Conservative MLA calls for “Republic of Western Canada”

2 weeks ago | radionl.com | Jeff Andreas |Stacey Thompson

In a now deleted March 30 Facebook post, BC Conservative MLA David Williams – who represents Salmon Arm-Shuswap – promoted a graphic which depicts western Canada, including the majority of British Columbia, as the “Republic of Western Canada.”The graphic describes the western provinces as a “Protectorate of the United States.”In addition, Williams said “Confederation has not been fair to western provinces and that something needs to change.
April 1st BnE on the north shore was no joke

3 weeks ago | radionl.com | Jeff Andreas |Stacey Thompson

Kamloops RCMP say one man was taken into custody following a late Tuesday afternoon break and enter. Multiple officers responded in response to a man who had allegedly broke into, then barricaded himself inside a residence. At around 5:00, Kamloops RCMP Detachment frontline officers were called to the 100-block of Angus Street after a person returned home and found an unknown man inside. The homeowner quickly left.
Former Faculty of Education dean returning to TRU as new President

3 weeks ago | radionl.com | Jeff Andreas |Stacey Thompson

Thompson Rivers University has named Dr. Airini, an internationally recognized researcher, as its next president and vice-chancellor. Her five-year term begins July 1st. Dr. Airini is presently the provost and vice-president Academic at the University of Saskatchewan. In a release, TRU says she is known for her work on student success, equity and education systems reform. Dr. Airini had also previously served as dean of TRU’s Faculty of Education and Social Work from 2014 to 2021.
BC officially scraps Carbon Tax

3 weeks ago | radionl.com | Jeff Andreas |Stacey Thompson

The province is cancelling the carbon tax by introducing legislation to drop the rate to zero dollars, effective Tuesday, April 1st. Premier David Eby says British Columbians are doing everything they can to reduce their emissions. But people shouldn’t have to choose between climate action and being able to afford their bills. “Recently, the carbon tax played an important role here in British Columbia for many years, assisting us in reducing our emissions. Well, our economy continued to grow.
Local union calls liquidation of Kamloops Hudson’s Bay store ‘devastating’

1 month ago | radionl.com | Jeff Andreas |Stacey Thompson

Hudson’s Bay will be liquidating all but six stores starting on Monday. An Ontario court has given Canada’s oldest company permission to begin selling off inventory at most of its 80 Hudson’s Bay stores. The ruling marks a glimmer of hope for the company, which filed for creditor protection on March 7th. That includes the store in Kamloops located at the Aberdeen mall.
Two people apprehended following mental health calls on the north shore Wednesday

1 month ago | radionl.com | Jeff Andreas |Stacey Thompson

Two people were taken to hospital after Kamloops RCMP responded to two calls of people in mental distress on the North Shore on Wednesday afternoon. Police say weapons were were involved in each case. Around 2:15, frontline officers were called to the 900-block of Singh Street for an armed youth who had barricaded themselves in their residence. At around the same time, a second report was received. This one involving an adult with a firearm on the 2000-block of Rosewood Avenue.