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Kamloops RCMP believe Red Bridge intentionally set ablaze
WEB20 hours ago · Kamloops RCMP believe arson is behind the famous Red Bridge burning down early Thursday morning (Sept. 19). The bridge was found ablaze around 3 a.m., and then at about 3:25 a.m., Kamloops and Tk’emlúps Rural RCMP officers were called to the scene to help the Kamloops Fire and Rescue (KFR). …
Eby launches campaign in Surrey, the 'epicentre' of B.C.'s challenges
WEB19 hours ago · Premier David Eby Friday held a campaign launch event in Surrey. (Wolf Depner/News Staff) B.C. Premier David Eby kicked off his party's bid to stay in power in the area likely to decide the election: the suburbs of Metro Vancouver. Specifically, his focus is on the fast-growing Surrey, which he described as the "epicentre" of challenges caused ...
Writ drops tomorrow, but B.C. parties already campaigning hard
WEB1 day ago · Writ drops tomorrow, but B.C. parties already campaigning hard. Some key issues to watch for in B.C.’s provincial election campaign. The Canadian Press Sep 20, 2024 7:00 AMSep 20, 2024 7:11 AM. B.C. Premier David Eby leaves the Union of BC Municipalities convention in Vancouver, on Thursday, September 19, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns.
Rustad pledges $10B in infrastructure while scrapping density …
WEB23 hours ago · Conservative Party of B.C. Leader John Rustad promised municipalities $10 billion over the next decade for infrastructure upgrades as part of a new approach toward housing that would eliminate what many consider the signature piece of government's housing legislation. Rustad made his promise of more infrastructure funding during his …
Barriere Terry Fox run raises $7,423
WEB2 days ago · Organizers of this year's Terry Fox run said Fox blessed them with beautiful weather and a wonderful group of 75 participants (not counting the puppies)! "We raised a whopping $7,423 with the top pledge sheet of $1810 brought in by Kris Luison," said Kathy Cooper in an email. "We couldn’t have been so successful without our wonderful volunteers!
Rail strike could devastate B.C.'s economy, business leaders say
WEBAug 20, 2024 · Work stoppage would harm small businesses and major resource exporters alike, B.C. economist warns. A Canadian Pacific Railway locomotive is shown at the main CP Rail trainyard in Toronto on Monday, March 21, 2022. Rail strike possible as of Aug. 22 after labour board rules services non-essential. The country’s labour tribunal says services ...
E-Editions - North Thompson Star/Journal
WEBMar 7, 2024 · E-Editions. Barriere Star Journal, September 05, 2024. Barriere Star Journal, August 29, 2024. Barriere Star Journal, August 22, 2024. Barriere Star Journal, August 15, 2024. Special Features (More ...) Altitude, Central Mountain Air In-flight Magazine August 2024. Altitude, Central Mountain Air In-flight Magazine June 2024. SOAR 2024 May/Jun ...
UPDATE: 4 dead following Highway 5 crashes near Barriere
WEBDec 28, 2023 · Two separate crashes on Highway 5 south of Barriere claimed four lives Thursday morning, Dec. 28. Mounties confirm three lives were lost in a two-vehicle collision at about 6:50 a.m. near Oliver Creek Forest Service Road about 11 km from Barriere.
BCEHS puts brakes on staffing changes in Barriere
WEBMar 10, 2024 · The BC Emergency Health Service (BCEHS) has postponed phasing out temporary ambulance resources at Barriere after catching North Thompson Valley leaders off guard with what was perceived as a staffing reduction. “The BC Ambulance Service is listening, hearing our concerns and seems willing to …