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Michael Potestio

Michael Potestio

Reporter at Castanet Kamloops

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Roden, Smith named chair and vice-chair once again for final year of current TNRD board of directors

Roden, Smith named chair and vice-chair once again for final year of current TNRD board of directors
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Kamloops Mounties, ICBC offer up tips to stay safe, seen on Halloween

Kamloops Mounties, ICBC offer up tips to stay safe, seen on Halloween
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Drug alert issued for purple, chunky tranquilizer being sold on Kam...

Interior Heath has issued a drug alert in Kamloops after a of purple, chunky sample being sold as down was found to contain a tranquilizer 200 times stronger than the common veterinary drug xylazine.
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New study finds $18 million economic impact in Kamloops region's mo...

A new study produced by Tourism Kamloops shows the Tournament Capital’s mountain biking trails are a vital part of the city’s economy.
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Riverside Park parking lots will temporarily close for concrete pou...

In a social media post, the City of Kamloops stated the next step of the Riverside Park skating rink project will be the pouring of concrete on Monday, Sept. 22.
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Canadian Walk for Veterans will raise awareness and funds in Kamloops

Members of the public are invited to attend this year’s Canadian Walk for Veterans this Sunday hosted by the Kamloops Legion.  This year’s walk will embark from the Legion headquarters in the 400 b
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Sun Peaks expecting to pick up skiers who shirk the U.S. this winte...

Sun Peaks Resort is predicting a busy winter ski season as a result of the current political strife south of the border that’s making the U.S. a less desirable destination under the second Trump admin
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TRU planning for layoffs as budget deficit grows beyond expectation

TRU planning for layoffs as budget deficit grows beyond expectation
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Gur Singh Memorial Golf Tournament sold out quickly, keeps funds go...

There were 144 golfers who descend on Bighorn Golf and Country Club Friday for the 22nd Gur Singh Memorial Golf Tournament.
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Sun Peaks saw uptick in mountain biking and golfing amidst strong s...

Sun Peaks Resort experienced a strong summer season in terms of visitors, with upticks in the amount of people mountain bikers and golfers this year, bolstered by great weather devoid of wildfire smok
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Kamloops Airport achieves Biosphere status, marking milestone in su...

Kamloops Airport YKA has officially achieved Biosphere Certified status, recognizing  the airport’s commitment to sustainable development, environmental stewardship and community collaboration with in
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Vancouver Canucks legend talks art, Canucks and the Quebec goalie p...

Richard Brodeur is in position and looking to come up clutch for Kamloops youth facing barriers to getting involved in sports. The Vancouver Canucks legend, turned artist will be in Kamloops on Thu
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Canucks legend Richard Brodeur coming to Kamloops Thursday for art ...

Famed netminder Richard Brodeur who backstopped the Vancouver Canucks to their first Stanley Cup appearance in 1982 will be in Kamloops this week.
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TNRD looking to put together two grant funds for multi-million doll...

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District is hoping put together more than $8 million in funding to build a new water treatment plant in Savona.
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Proposed mine in the TNRD still years away; fast-tracking will depe...

A new mine could one day support hundreds of jobs in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) is still years away, and any potential fast-tracking under new federal and provincial initiatives rema
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Mayor says he supports RCMP's conclusion as Kamloops Mounties clear...

Castanet Kamloops editor Tim Petruk has been cleared of charges connected to assault allegations levied by Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson.
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Endless Summer music festival coming to Sun Peaks next month

Endless Summer, the Aug. 8 to 10 festival is set to Provide attendees can escape to a weekend of smooth beats and good energy with a stellar lineup of DJs and live acts across multiple stages, a press
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Student swept away from North Kamloops beach was first in his famil...

The family of a Thompson Rivers University student, who disappeared in the waters off a North Kamloops beach earlier this week, have been deeply distressed and left in the dark as they await word on t
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East Kamloops BIA new executive director sets sights on public spac...

The EKBIA announced the appointment of Clare Warner, who most recently served as manager of public spaces and placemaking for the Downtown Van team in Vancouver, as its inaugural executive director fo
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Annual diabetes walk has new location in Aberdeen for 2025

The annual Breakthrough T1D Walk to Cure Diabetes has a new location in Kamloops and is set to kick off this Saturday.
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Kamloops MLA wants to see Bill 15 used to fast-track Red Bridge rep...

Addressing city council on Tuesday, the Conservative MLA and former mayor said he will be reaching out to Minister of Transportation and Transit Mike Farnsworth to see if the bill can be used to fast-