Samantha Holomay

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BC Ferries’ Spirit of Vancouver will be out of service during Thanksgiving weekend due to repairs. (Photo by Theresa Bodger) BC Ferries’ Spirit of Vancouver will be out of service during Thanksgiving weekend due to repairs (Photo by Theresa Bodger)

B.C. Ferries cancels sailings heading into busy Thanksgiving weekend

Travellers to consider walking on Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay route

BC Ferries’ Spirit of Vancouver will be out of service during Thanksgiving weekend due to repairs. (Photo by Theresa Bodger) BC Ferries’ Spirit of Vancouver will be out of service during Thanksgiving weekend due to repairs (Photo by Theresa Bodger)
In natural habitats, black bears are active during the day. However, they often become nocturnal to avoid contact in areas with high human activity, such as dumps and campsites. (Samantha Holomay--Black Press)

Don’t leave the fruits of your labour to the bears

Keeping fruit trees bare is just one of many ways to mitigate human-bear conflict

In natural habitats, black bears are active during the day. However, they often become nocturnal to avoid contact in areas with high human activity, such as dumps and campsites. (Samantha Holomay--Black Press)
The 2023 Garlic Festival will be held on the shores of Lake Lac La Hache, and will have many new events added to the roster to create a ‘stinking good time for the whole family’.

South Cariboo Garlic Festival will return, bigger and better than ever

Do not ‘herb your enthusiasm,’ for the 21st annual Garlic Festival is back.

The 2023 Garlic Festival will be held on the shores of Lake Lac La Hache, and will have many new events added to the roster to create a ‘stinking good time for the whole family’.
Seven athletes from the Nuxalk Nation attended the NAIG this July to represent Bella Coola in all their glory. (Contributed to Black Press—by Sony Legault)

Nuxalk Nation athletes bring home 4 medals from North American Indigenous Games

Nuxalk Nation athletes returned home with four medals from the North American…

Seven athletes from the Nuxalk Nation attended the NAIG this July to represent Bella Coola in all their glory. (Contributed to Black Press—by Sony Legault)
The Heffley Creek store has been an important fixture in the community for 126 years in response to a recent break-and-enter community members are standing together to help raise money for the repairs. (Samantha Holomay— Google Maps File Photo)

Community rallies around Heffley Creek Store after a brazen burglary

Heffley Creek Store Appreciation and Fundraiser Dinner Event to support the store

The Heffley Creek store has been an important fixture in the community for 126 years in response to a recent break-and-enter community members are standing together to help raise money for the repairs. (Samantha Holomay— Google Maps File Photo)
Thompson Rivers University’s Williams Lake campus. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

TRU Williams Lake provides more options for women to try trades

TRU Williams Lake campus offering a fully funded Women in Trades Exploratory Program

Thompson Rivers University’s Williams Lake campus. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
On July 7, 2023, Category 1,2 and 3 open fires are prohibited in the Kamloops Fire Centre areas THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Campfire ban to be reinstated across Kamloops Fire Centre

Restriction in place Friday noon, July 7

On July 7, 2023, Category 1,2 and 3 open fires are prohibited in the Kamloops Fire Centre areas THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
The 100 Mile House Soccer Association referees for 2023. (Back row L to R): Catherine Davis, Elyas Day, Lauren Aikenhead, Tanaiya Leamont, Tanaiya Leamont, Aubrey Siclari, Rogan Day, Blythe Day, Joe Weiderwelt, and Werner Heine. Front row: Julia Siclari, Freddy Hedtfeld, Logan Theuring and Owen Cunningham. (Photo credit Alysha Eileen Photography)

Young Cariboo soccer referees benefit from mentors

One of the 100 Mile House Soccer Association’s greatest assets are their referees

The 100 Mile House Soccer Association referees for 2023. (Back row L to R): Catherine Davis, Elyas Day, Lauren Aikenhead, Tanaiya Leamont, Tanaiya Leamont, Aubrey Siclari, Rogan Day, Blythe Day, Joe Weiderwelt, and Werner Heine. Front row: Julia Siclari, Freddy Hedtfeld, Logan Theuring and Owen Cunningham. (Photo credit Alysha Eileen Photography)
Falling ash and thick smoke are some of the main complaints residents have when dealing with wildfires. (Geoffrey Yue -- file photo)

How you and your family can protect against wildfire smoke this summer

Interior Health has released new information on the best ways to protect your health during wildfire season

Falling ash and thick smoke are some of the main complaints residents have when dealing with wildfires. (Geoffrey Yue -- file photo)
The site of the Lytton municipal building, which housed the village offices and the Lytton Library, pictured on July 9, 2021. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)

TNRD clarifies role in lawsuit against railways over devastating Lytton fire

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District owns two buildings in Lytton

The site of the Lytton municipal building, which housed the village offices and the Lytton Library, pictured on July 9, 2021. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)
Katie Nikoali moved to Williams Lake in the early months of the pandemic; 11 months later, she would become the cities by-law officer and transition into FireSmart coordinator. (Contributed to Black Press-- by Katie Nikolai)

Williams Lake has a new FiresSmart coordinator

Katrina Nikoalia is taking over from Ken Day

Katie Nikoali moved to Williams Lake in the early months of the pandemic; 11 months later, she would become the cities by-law officer and transition into FireSmart coordinator. (Contributed to Black Press-- by Katie Nikolai)
Mayor of Kamloops Reid Hammer Jackson filed a defamation lawsuit against Councillor Katie Neustaeter on June 12 (Photo of Reid Hammer Jackson and Katie Neustaeter/ KTW)

Councillor responds to civil suit brought against her by Kamloops mayor

Katie Neustaeter said council is still doing good work

Mayor of Kamloops Reid Hammer Jackson filed a defamation lawsuit against Councillor Katie Neustaeter on June 12 (Photo of Reid Hammer Jackson and Katie Neustaeter/ KTW)
Danny Legault broke a record in early May in the discus shot put at the Prince George’s Provincials, his father Sony Legault said he’s inspired his younger brother to play at a higher athletic level. (Contributed to Black Press—by Sony Legault)

Nuxalk athletes heading to National Indigenous Games

The games will be held in 21 venues in Halifax, Dartmouth, and Millbrook. Nova Scotia

Danny Legault broke a record in early May in the discus shot put at the Prince George’s Provincials, his father Sony Legault said he’s inspired his younger brother to play at a higher athletic level. (Contributed to Black Press—by Sony Legault)
Heavy rainfall may slow some of B.C. wildfire activity but it also puts the province at risk for more thunderstorms (Contributed to Black Press--Pixabay)

Environment Canada issues special weather statement for much of B.C.

Rain, strong winds and thunderstorms expected

Heavy rainfall may slow some of B.C. wildfire activity but it also puts the province at risk for more thunderstorms (Contributed to Black Press--Pixabay)
Williams Lake First Nation councillor Dancing Water Sandy, left, with Chief Willie Sellars, has been appointed the new principal of Dog Creek Elementary-Junior Secondary:(Photo submitted)

New leadership coming to School District 27 this fall

Management appointments announced

Williams Lake First Nation councillor Dancing Water Sandy, left, with Chief Willie Sellars, has been appointed the new principal of Dog Creek Elementary-Junior Secondary:(Photo submitted)
The priorly washed-out bridge still has rocks and mud from the fallout. (Angie Mindus/Cariboo Regional Editor)

Village of Cache Creek eyes recovery after devastating flooding

The mayor says hiring a recovery manager is needed

The priorly washed-out bridge still has rocks and mud from the fallout. (Angie Mindus/Cariboo Regional Editor)
If you or your pet are bitten by a rattlesnake the first 24 hours are crucial to the treatment process. (Contributed to Black Press Media/Handout Photo)

How to be prepared during rattlesnake season in B.C.’s southern interior

Lack of anti-venom medication could leave pets at risk

If you or your pet are bitten by a rattlesnake the first 24 hours are crucial to the treatment process. (Contributed to Black Press Media/Handout Photo)
Emerald Lake wildfire burning in the Cariboo region in May 2023 (Contributed to Black Press Media)

Cariboo region cools down as rain hits wildfires; evacuation alerts downgraded

Cooler weather is expected to bring more ease to B.C.’s Cariboo region

Emerald Lake wildfire burning in the Cariboo region in May 2023 (Contributed to Black Press Media)