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Kamloops city councillor calls for residents to join lobbying efforts in favour of public drug ban

Kamloops city councillor calls for residents to join lobbying efforts in favour of public drug ban

The B.C. Supreme Court imposed a temporary injunction on the act, ruling in favour of arguments brought forward by the Harm Reduction Nurses Association.
Same-sex marriage seminar set for UNBC

Same-sex marriage seminar set for UNBC

The Northern Feminist Institute for Research and Evaluation - Northern FIRE - presents its first wine-and-cheese seminar as Theresa Healy and Wendy Young talk about same-sex marriage and what it means to society.
Canadians can benefit from time in nature this Blue Monday

Canadians can benefit from time in nature this Blue Monday

Spending time outside is important this time of year when seasonal depression and weather can impact mood, says non-profit.
Kamloops man allowed to serve house arrest with his victim

Kamloops man allowed to serve house arrest with his victim

Robert Scott Watson, 50, pleaded guilty in Kamloops provincial court Thursday to one count of assault.
Interior Health racially discriminated against Sikh doctor, group alleges

Interior Health racially discriminated against Sikh doctor, group alleges

The issue stems from IH's decision to move vitreo-retinal surgeries from Kamloops' Royal Inland Hospital, where Dr. Malvinder Hoonjan previously worked, to Kelowna General Hospital in 2019.
Northern B.C. regional district concerned about provincial housing legislation

Northern B.C. regional district concerned about provincial housing legislation

Peace River Regional District directors concerned by unrealistic timelines, lack of funding
Opinion: Balance needed on naturopathic medicine in mainstream healthcare

Opinion: Balance needed on naturopathic medicine in mainstream healthcare

A key obstacle to the acceptance of naturopathy within mainstream medicine is the absence of comprehensive, scientifically rigorous research confirming its effectiveness.
B.C. civil forfeiture law will be put to 'reasonable limits' Charter test

B.C. civil forfeiture law will be put to 'reasonable limits' Charter test

Critics have long claimed that B.C.'s civil forfeiture system is problematic, allowing the government to seize property linked to criminal activity, even when the owner hasn't been convicted. 
Winter weather continues to grip Canada, but some B.C. cold warnings being dropped

Winter weather continues to grip Canada, but some B.C. cold warnings being dropped

Relief started to arrive in B.C. as Environment Canada lifted arctic outflow and extreme cold warnings.
Frosty fun to be had at Pineview Snow Frolics 2024

Frosty fun to be had at Pineview Snow Frolics 2024

Pineview Snow Frolics 2024 takes place Jan. 27 to Feb. 3 and is a wintry fun-filled event geared for the whole community.