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Nutters Kamloops launching second annual May fundraising campaign for CMHA - Kamloops News

4 hours ago | castanetkamloops.net | Josh Dawson

A health food store in downtown Kamloops is hoping to raise funds in support of mental health — and the goal is to surpass last year's fundraising total. In a news release, Nutters Everyday Naturals said it will once again be launching its May mental health month fundraising campaign to raise funds for the Canadian Mental Health Association. The campaign was first held last year, and raised a total of $22,718 across its 25 stores from B.C. to Manitoba.
Judge reserves decision following judicial review hearing on TRU visual arts cuts - Kamloops News

13 hours ago | castanetkamloops.net | Josh Dawson

Thompson Rivers University senators “had a gun to their head” after the university’s president told them last year that a decision on whether to axe the visual arts program would be made with or without their input. That’s what a B.C. Supreme Court judge was told Wednesday as the TRU Faculty Association argued that the university was acting illegally when the board of governors voted to cut the program.
Smoke from growing New Jersey wildfire to affect air quality in the New York City area - World News

16 hours ago | castanetkamloops.net | Bruce Shipkowski

A fast-moving wildfire engulfing part of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens was expected grow Thursday, with smoke affecting the air quality in the New York City area before rain arrives this week, authorities said. Higher-than-normal pollution levels were expected Thursday in New York City, Rockland and Westchester counties, and in Long Island's Nassau and Suffolk counties, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation advised Wednesday.
Protect 'valuable' Canadian health data from Trump's AI aspirations, experts urge - World News

16 hours ago | castanetkamloops.net | Nicole Ireland

Medical researchers and lawyers say our rocky relationship with the U.S. creates an urgent need to protect a critical Canadian resource: patient health information that can be used to train artificial intelligence. "Our health data is the most valuable health data set in the world," said Natalie Raffoul, an intellectual property lawyer in Ottawa.
Major Crime Unit investigating body found in vehicle fire on Highway 97C - Kamloops News

1 day ago | castanetkamloops.net | Josh Dawson

The Southeast District Major Crime Unit has taken over an investigation into a body found in a vehicle fire that forced a lengthy closure of Highway 97C on Tuesday. In a news release, Mounties said emergency services responded to a single vehicle fire along Highway 97C near Merritt on Tuesday. After the fire was extinguished, a body was discovered in the vehicle.
City of Kamloops launches incentive program for cedar removal - Kamloops News

1 day ago | castanetkamloops.net | Josh Dawson

Homeowners can now earn hundreds of dollars for FireSmarting their home, thanks to a new initiative launched by the City of Kamloops. In a news release, the city said its Community Fuel Reduction Incentive program aims to reduce the risk of landscape and structural fires by removing cedar and juniper vegetation near homes. Homeowners can now receive between $150 to $800 per year, based on recommendations from a free FireSmart assessment.
Conservatives, Liberals called out over lack of 'prudence' in platforms - Canada News

1 day ago | castanetkamloops.net | Craig Lord

Pierre Poilievre is defending the Conservative campaign platform's heavy reliance on economic growth in a period of deep uncertainty, while the NDP and Liberals spar over cost-cutting. The Conservative leader was campaigning in Hamilton, Ont., on Wednesday, with just days to go before the federal vote on Monday and a day after he released the party's costed campaign platform. That plan promises to reduce the federal deficit to $14 billion in four years.
'The house is on fire': Local DPAC calls for new funding model as SD73 struggles with finances - Kamloops News

1 day ago | castanetkamloops.net | Josh Dawson

The local district parent advisory council is putting out a call to action as it lobbies the provincial government to shake up its funding model for school districts as local schools face potential job cuts. SD73's proposed 2025-26 budget would see teaching staff slashed by $3.5 million, about 27.5 full-time equivalents. Support staff are looking at $2 million in cuts, about 49 FTE workers. A further $750,000 would be cut in administrative positions, supplies and services.
Europa Super Circus to bring aerial acrobats, motocross and clowns to Aberdeen Mall - Kamloops News

2 days ago | castanetkamloops.net | Josh Dawson

A super circus with a modern twist will be landing in Kamloops next month, and organizers say spectators will witness death defying stunts performed by some of the best circus acts around. The Europa Super Circus is scheduled to make its Kamloops debut at Aberdeen Mall from May 22 to 25. The event bills itself as a “modern twist on a classic circus” and will include lights, delights and Europe’s best circus artists, according to a press release.
Provincial housing, municipal affairs minister to visit to Kamloops for rental housing announcement - Kamloops News

2 days ago | castanetkamloops.net | Kristen Holliday

B.C.’s minister of housing and municipal affairs will be in Kamloops on Wednesday for an announcement about affordable housing on the North Shore. In a news release, the province said Ravi Kahlon will be joined by Katie Maslechko, CEO of the B.C. Rental Protection Fund and Lindsay Lord, CEO of Connective Support Society Kamloops, for the announcement.