Author: Aiden Murphy
Aiden Murphy
Aiden Murphy is a dedicated local news reporter based in Salmon Arm, bringing over 11 years of journalism experience to the community. A graduate of Thompson Rivers University, he has contributed to regional publications including the Salmon Arm Observer and Global BC. Aiden is a member of the Canadian Association of Journalists and is known for his in-depth reporting on rural development, public policy, and climate resilience in British Columbia.
Residents and visitors in Salmon Arm should prepare for new parking rules. Paid parking enforcement will soon begin at key spots near the cenotaph and Fletcher Park. The new policy comes as the city expands its paid parking system. The official start date for enforcement is August 15. Until that date, drivers won’t receive fines. Instead, the city will issue courtesy notices to remind people of the new rules. This grace period is meant to give everyone time to adjust. The expanded parking zone includes several streets and a new lot. On 2nd Avenue NE, paid parking runs from the…
Salmon Arm may soon see electric kick scooters on its streets, but a shared rental program might not follow. On August 5, the city’s development planning and services committee will review a proposal to join B.C.’s electric scooter pilot project. If approved, the program would begin on September 30, 2025. This move comes after city council voted on June 9 to join the provincial pilot. The pilot project, started in 2021 and extended in 2024, allows participating cities to test the use and safety of electric scooters. In areas not part of the program, riding e-scooters on roads remains illegal.…