A dedicated left-turn lane on Highway 1 at Gardi Road near Kamloops has opened to traffic, improving safety for local residents, tourists and commercial drivers.

Post-secondary students and instructors can now access more than 120 textbooks online, including more than 50 new textbooks focussed on skills training and technical subjects, as part of a commitment to make education resources more affordable and accessible.

Health Minister Terry Lake today announced funding of $150,000 to ASK Wellness Society to continue the support of a partnership between the society and Royal Inland Hospital (RIH), which connects vulnerable people with supports after release from the hospital.

Current weather conditions allow private landowners, BC Wildfire Service personnel and industry partners to reduce wildfire risks by burning piles of wood debris.

Nearly 35,000 new jobs are expected in Kamloops and the regional districts of Thompson-Nicola and Fraser-Fort George by 2025, according to a regional labour market study released.

Effective at noon on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, the current open burning ban will be completely rescinded within the Kamloops Fire Centre’s jurisdiction.

With a new school year underway, the Province, ICBC and Kamloops RCMP are reminding drivers and parents to help keep children safe in school zones.

Drivers and cyclists are advised that Highway 1 will be closed on Sunday, Sept. 20 from 8 a.m. to noon to allow for extensive rock scaling approximately 13 kilometres west of Chase.