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Ward Stamer re-elected as Kamloops-North Thompson MLA
BC Conservative incumbent secures second term as party wins majority government in 2026 provincial election.
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Girl Talk workshop aims to empower young girls in Sun Peaks
Sun Peaks local Meghan Kolodka launches a four-week workshop series helping girls aged nine to 13 navigate puberty, understanding their changing bodies and build confidence through education, movement and open conversation.
Scouts Canada Beavers program returns to Sun Peaks
After several years without a local Scouts program, two community members are working to bring Beavers back to Sun Peaks, offering children aged five to seven opportunities to learn outdoor skills and connect with their community.
2026 general election results announced for Sun Peaks
Former mayor Rob O’Toole and incumbent councillor Brian Gillespie will join newcomers David Burnham and Elizabeth Wilkinson on council.
MLA candidates for the 2026 provincial election respond to reader questions
Here’s how MLA candidates answered questions on healthcare, infrastructure, investment and the foreign buyers ban.
Thompson-Nicola Regional District approves 6-month delay to Sun Peaks Transfer Station changes
Changes to the Sun Peaks Transfer Station have been moved from this December to June 2027.
Rob O’Toole reflects on his time as mayor as he seeks to return to council
The outgoing mayor points to new housing, expanded community programming and municipal improvements as key accomplishments, while acknowledging lessons learned from infrastructure challenges and health centre management.
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