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📰 News

Matt Dunstone brought the Brier title back to Kamloops, and he's still processing it. The skip joined CFJC Today the morning after his team's victory in St. John's — Dunstone has had his heart broken at major events before, so this one clearly landed differently. (Radio NL)

Kamloops construction is off to its best start in a decade. New numbers from the City's Building Inspection Division show the sector is running hot heading into spring — a meaningful signal for the local economy. (CFJC Today)

Real estate is bouncing back after a slow January. February showed a noticeable rebound in sales and activity, with agents pointing to spring optimism as the driver. (Radio NL)

Tk'emlúps members are getting dozens of new rental homes through a $9M housing project. The development adds much-needed housing supply on reserve — one of the more significant housing investments in the area in recent memory. (Castanet)

Local filmmakers picked up recognition at the Kamloops Film Festival. Area shorts earned kudos at the 30th annual festival — proof that the region's creative community is quietly building something. (Castanet)

South Kamloops Titans have a new head coach and honoured a former player on the same day. Jacob Bond — who didn't pick up football until Grade 12 — returned to the school that launched his career as the program introduced its new coaching staff. (CFJC Today)

🚨 Safety

A winter blast hammered the Interior over the weekend, and the Coquihalla paid the price. Crashes, icy roads, and highway closures prompted RCMP to issue a tire warning — if you're heading south, check conditions before you leave. (Radio NL)

RCMP tracked a wanted man to Savona using cellphone data. The technology gave investigators a trail that ended in an arrest — a reminder that going off-grid isn't as easy as it used to be. (Castanet)

Westmount Elementary reopens March 30 after months of repairs following a suspected arson. Students and staff will finally return to their building — the fire last fall forced a long displacement. (Radio NL)

🏛️ City Hall

Council is being asked to consider tax exemptions to spur development around Fulton Field. Three councillors want the city's Revitalization Tax Exemption program extended to lands near the airport — the theory being that the right incentive could unlock private investment. (CFJC Today)

North Shore neighbours want changes to the Pathways shelter before council renews its permit. The access hub was approved in late 2024 on a temporary basis — community pushback is now shaping what conditions might look like on a longer-term extension. (CFJC Today)

🛣️ Roads & Weather

🚧 Hwy 1 (Thompson River Dr to Deadman-Vidette Rd, east of Cache Creek): Single-lane alternating weekdays Mar 10–Apr 10, 8 AM–4 PM. Utility work.

🚧 Hwy 1 (Beaton Rd to Greenstone Rd, 7–9 km west of Kamloops): Single-lane alternating Thu Mar 12, 6 AM–6 PM. Guardrail repairs.

🚧 Heffley-Louis Creek Rd: Electrical maintenance Fri Mar 13–Sun Mar 15, single-lane alternating 8 AM–4 PM each day.

⚠️ Hwy 1 (Chase to Kamloops): Watch for falling rocks over 43 km. (DriveBC)