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A young man died as a result of a workplace accident in Kamloops
Police said on June 29 at 10:41 am that the Kamloops RCMP, Emergency Services and WorksafeBC Business in the 10200 block of Dallas Drive.
A 19-year-old man from Kamloops was found dead at the scene
The unidentified man died as a result of injuries sustained while repairing a Caterpiller wheel loader.
The investigation into this tragic accident is being conducted by WorksafeBC in collaboration with the BC Coroner Service
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Heather Shtuka and his son Ryan Shtuka
Ryan Shtuka's friends and family continues to search for answers in the disappearance of the young man and a tribute video was made to thank the many volunteer researchers
Shtuka was last seen during a party at Burfield Drive at Sun Peaks Resort near Kamloops on February 17th. at 2:10 am
Much research has been started for the 20 year old man, but there is no sign of it.
"It's overwhelming, it's unbearable, to be honest," her mother, Heather Shtuka, told Castanet shortly after her son's disappearance.
More than 1,000 people volunteered to look for Shtuka, some from outside the province.
A tribute was paid to all those who helped continue the research efforts. [19659003] "Without all of you … none of this would be possible, each one of you has shown that love is not limited by blood, that you can make a difference. that an investment in others, by far, yields big dividends.It's the legacy I want for my son. "
Missing posters even came into existence in New Zealand, Thailand, and elsewhere
All those who have information about Shtuka are asked to contact the Kamloops RCMP, a $ 15,000 reward is available to them. information that leads to the discovery of Shtuka
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The Shuswap Nation Tribal Council calls on the provincial and federal governments to revise the treaty negotiation system after the Prince George Lheidli T. & # 39; Enneh voted against a treaty with the Crown this weekend.
In a com Pressed, the Kamloops-based Shuswap Nation Tribal Council said the current treaty process was flawed
. take into consideration the "common law judgments rendered by the highest court of Canada" with respect to the decision on the inherent rights of the Tsilhqot & # 39; in.
Bands affiliated with the Shuswap Nation Tribal Council did not participate in BC "The British Columbia treaty process must change, and we must play a role in shaping the future of our nation and Canada, we can not be dictated by the Crown's policy of extinction, "said Kukpi7 Wayne Christian, tribal chief." The Secwepemc people have no never surrendered, surrendered or sold our traditional territories, and we will continue to fight for a just settlement. "
" It's an incredibly frustrating bureaucratic process we're fighting against, "he said. ] ” />
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Kamloops RCMP are on the lookout for home invasion suspects
On June 25 at approximately 10:30 pm, Tk's RCMP emlúps and City of Kamloops responded to a home invasion claim a residence located on Salish Road.
"Malgr timely police action, the suspect had gone to & # 39; the police arrived. The police dog service also attended the scene, "said Staff Sergeant Rob Fogarty
" The occupants of this residence were not injured and the case remains under investigation. "
Investigators Unable to Provide More Details About the Suspect (s);
Contact the Tk & emlutes RCMP at 250-314-1800 or with CrimeStoppers if you have any information concerning this survey
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A man peacefully returned after one hour from
Kamloops RCMP and the police team. Emergency Response The Southeast District responded to calls from a man in mental distress in the 1200 block of Schubert Drive in Kamloops at 11:45 am.
He s. is barricaded at home leaving, threatening violence if the police came in.
A police negotiator was on the scene from 1 8:30 am Police maintained a perimeter around the house for the safety of the neighborhood.
At 9 pm, the man came out and was taken to a local medical facility for observation.
The RCMP thanks neighborhood residents for their patience throughout the day 's operation.
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Country singer Gord Bamford performs at Music in the Park in Kamloops this summer
Music sounds again fill Riverside Park at the annual Music in the Park
The oldest music festival continues to offer residents and tourists 62 free performances offered by various talented artists in the evening
. Beginning July 1, Riverside Park's Rotary Bandshell will host free musical performances at 7 pm every evening until August 31
Food Truck Wednesdays are also back to popular demand
Every Wednesday starting July 4th, food trucks will be at Riverside Park to serve the local people. Kamloops' best restaurants between 5pm and 9pm
New this year, and for the month of July alone, Brew Loops will be joining Food Truck Wednesdays to serve local craft beer in family breweries.
The 6th Annual BCSM will be held on Wednesday, July 25th. The year concert features award-winning Canadian artist Gord Bamford, one of Canada's greatest country-stage artists
Members of the public are encouraged to donate to the Kamloops Food Bank
The schedule of nightly entertainment is available in the city of Kamloops
The Canadian Press –
June 22, 2018 / 2:20 pm | story:
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UPDATE: 2:20 pm
Police say one person died as a result of a crash of several vehicles between Clearwater and Barrier [19659003] were called Thursday night after the collision of four vehicles on Highway 5 at Little Fort.
Investigators determined that two commercial vehicles had crashed, then an SUV struck the wreckage
A driver of one of the commercial vehicles died at the scene , while three other drivers and a witness suffered minor injuries
. the highway for several hours, and the police and coroner's department investigate
– The Canadian Press
ORIGINAL: 13h
A fire accident closed Highway 5 north of Barriere in the Central Interior, Thursday no
Collision between three vehicles occurred just before 8 pm
Witnesses stated that two transport trucks and a third vehicle had been involved, and that the flames had engulfed the wreckage, but no injuries had been officially confirmed
saying that the road was to remain closed until the end of the morning. Another route was available via Interstates 24, 97 and 1, although reroute adds another 3.5 hours to travel time.
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UPDATE: 11:55
Residents of a Kamloops neighborhood were forced to flee Thursday night while a grbad fire burned at less than 12 homes
Tactical evacuation of homes in the Batchelor Heights area was ordered. around 6 pm and ran from the summit of a ridge to the houses.
b.c. According to Kevin Skrepnek, spokesman for the Wildfire Service, more than 40 firefighters from Kamloops were badigned to the fire, backed by a number of lagging tankers.
About 60 hectares of meadows were burned before the fire on Thursday and the evacuees
A cause is under investigation, but the service of fighting forest fires said that lightning played a part in the series of thunderstorms that swept across British Columbia. On Wednesday and Thursday, hundreds of small fires are triggered
Severe thunderstorms remain in effect in the South Thompson area, including Kamloops, and similar warnings are posted for the Peace River area and all of southeastern Ontario. Province.
UPDATE: 9:30 am
The Batchelor Heights fire is under control and is being cleaned up according to the city of Kamloops Facebook page.
The crews will remain on the scene this morning and will continue their search efforts.
UPDATE 9:50 PM
BC Wildfire responds with 20 personnel and three tankers
"We are badisting the Kamloops Fire Company since this fire is a firefighter's responsibility. Bc Wildfire said:
Contact the City of Kamloops emergency line for any questions regarding evacuations at 250-372-1710.
UPDATE: 8:15 pm
The Kamloops wildfire is now estimated at 60 hectares
"All evacuated residents can return home. "The Kamloops Fire Rescue and BC Wildfire Service teams are making great progress and will continue to fire all night long," wrote the Kamloops City Facebook page.
ORIGINAL: 19:40
BC Wildfire teams witness a very visible forest fire in the Batchelor Heights area of Kamloops
air support were deployed.
and the photos show the entire area of Batchelor Heights covered in smoke.
Carr Nyul posted on Twitter saying, "Fire at Bachelor Heights in Kamloops, the wind is blowing like crazy … it's starting to rain now, so I hope it helps."
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Province to lend $ 25.5 million to Thompson Rivers University for affordable housing project for students
The total cost of the affordable housing project on campus is estimated at $ 37 million. 19659003] The cost includes $ 33.4 million to purchase Upper College Heights and $ 3.5 million for renovations.
It is believed that once completed, the project will create 533 additional homes for students.
Families and people from neighboring communities have access to post-secondary education and vocational training, "said Premier John Horgan
" At the same time, this investment will ease pressure on the market off-campus rental, creating more housing options. Residents of Kamloops. "
Upper College Heights is a privately-owned six-unit rental complex with 391 student residences, and on-site housing will be expanded, creating an additional 142 student homes, including the first homes designed for students with disabilities." The purchase includes an additional 3.4 hectares (8.4 acres) that can be used to create more student housing in the future.
"When students have access to affordable housing, they can focus on their studies without having to try to find a suitable place to live, "said Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing." In the end, the benefits of this investment will be felt by the whole community: More campus space for students will increase the availability of rental housing in the community, which will help improve r affordability of rental housing. for everyone in Kamloops.
The province is investing $ 450 million in new student housing on campus at public postsecondary institutions in British Columbia. create up to 5,000 student homes over the next six years. From 2001 to 2007, 130 student homes were directly funded by the government.
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Traffic on the Trans-Canada Highway stopped during the night near Cherry Creek, west of Kamloops, after a fire broke out. Service station located next to a prefabricated housing park. The RCMP proceeded to tactical evacuation of residents after the Cherry Creek gas station located on Highway 1 block 4000.
RCMP and New Afton Fire Department tried to contain and extinguish the fire. By the RCMP at the scene
From 3:40 am, traffic was moving in a single lane alternately.
Evacuated residents were allowed to return home.
The cause of the fire is under investigation
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