All Tracked Topics
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Merritt mayoral election and community issues
Coverage of Mayor Mike Goetz's 2026 re-election campaign and broader municipal issues affecting Merritt, including crime, housing, and community advocacy.
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Kamloops health care access and community outreach initiatives
Coverage of Kamloops city and health authority initiatives to expand access to health care services, including mobile outreach programs, community health partnerships, and programs targeting vulnerable populations experi…
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Kamloops homelessness — policy and shelter debates
Coverage of Kamloops homelessness policy responses, shelter operations and expansion, encampment regulations, involuntary care initiatives, and municipal debate over housing and social support strategies.
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100 Mile House RCMP investigations & public appeals
Coverage of RCMP investigations, suspect searches, and public appeals issued by 100 Mile House RCMP for assistance in regional crime investigations, including theft, property crime, and other incidents.
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Royal Inland Hospital — maternity-care staffing challenges (2025)
Coverage of staffing pressures and potential reductions in maternity services at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, affecting local expectant parents and potentially resulting in service transfers.
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Royal Inland Hospital Maternity Care Crisis
Coverage of the maternity care crisis at Royal Inland Hospital following the 2025 mass resignation of all seven obstetrician-gynaecologists, including public advocacy efforts and healthcare response initiatives.
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Mental health awareness, advocacy, and support services in Kamloops
Coverage of mental health awareness, counselling services, community support initiatives, and regional responses to mental health challenges including wildfire impacts, disaster recovery, and addiction in Kamloops and th…
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Sun Peaks residential renovations
Coverage of residential renovation and construction projects in Sun Peaks and the surrounding Thompson-Nicola region.
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Sun Peaks Volunteer Fire Department Society Gala
Coverage of the Sun Peaks Volunteer Fire Department Society's annual gala event, including charity partnerships and fundraising activities.
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Sun Peaks Resort Events & Activities
Coverage of events, festivals, athletic competitions, and recreational activities hosted at Sun Peaks Resort, including music festivals, mountain biking championships, running races, winter sports, and community gatherin…
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B.C. Conservatives political positioning and ideology debate
Political parties and commentators debate the ideological direction and positioning of the B.C. Conservative party, with competing characterizations of whether they represent Trump-style policies or progressive-minded go…
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New Kamloops Fire Rescue and Search and Rescue Facility
Coverage of the planning, funding, and construction of a new combined facility for Kamloops Fire Rescue and Kamloops Search and Rescue, including community donations, regional district funding, and project development.
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B.C. Conservative Party leadership and caucus divisions
Coverage of leadership developments, internal divisions, and departures within the B.C. Conservative Party, including members leaving to sit as independents or form alternative parties.
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Kamloops & Southern Interior Wildfire Recovery and Preparedness
Coverage of wildfire impacts, recovery efforts, and long-term preparedness in Kamloops and the southern BC interior, including evacuation management, community rebuilding, FireSmart programs, and forest management strate…
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Kamloops Fire Centre — wildfire activity & safety measures
Active wildfire incidents, fire bans, off-road vehicle restrictions, and public safety measures across the Kamloops Fire Centre region including Kamloops, Merritt, Barriere, and Clearwater.
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B.C. NDP and Conservative Party Leadership Changes
Coverage of leadership transitions within B.C.'s major political parties, including the B.C. Conservative Party naming an interim leader and the NDP meeting on election prospects.
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David Eby and B.C. NDP Election Readiness
Premier David Eby signals that the BC NDP must be prepared for an election, though he does not announce a specific election date.
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B.C. Conservatives snap election campaign and CentreBC realignment
Coverage of the October 24 British Columbia snap election, including political realignments as CentreBC members rejoin the B.C. Conservatives and campaign developments involving party leaders.
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Kamloops businesses brace for U.S. tariff impacts
Coverage of how Kamloops-area businesses and exporters are responding to U.S. tariff threats and trade policy uncertainty, including impacts on local manufacturing, agriculture, and cross-border commerce.
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Weather, air quality & wildfire alerts — Kamloops & Thompson region
Coverage of weather alerts, air quality advisories, heat warnings, and wildfire-related weather impacts from Environment Canada and BC Wildfire Service for the Kamloops, Thompson-Nicola, and surrounding Interior regions.