Author Archives: James Peters
Do you support Canada walking away from trade negotiations with the U.S. or would you rather Canada take a softer approach?
Aug 31, 2026 Image Credit: The Canadian Press
Kamloops-area heat and smoke to intensify as officials warn of 'explosive' conditions
KAMLOOPS - The heat and smoke will get more intense in the days ahead as the Kamloops area enters the heart of wildfire season. After a brief period of cooler and more humid weather, forecasters are c...
Aug 04, 2026 Sign warning about the extreme fire danger rating at Peterson Creek Park on Aug. 4, 2026. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
B.C. officials say provincial state of emergency not necessary after calls from Cariboo MLA Doerkson
KAMLOOPS - Provincial officials say there is no need for a B.C.-wide state of emergency due to wildfires at this time, despite calls from the MLA in the South Cariboo and the opposition B.C. Conservat...
Aug 04, 2026 Mexican firefighters arriving at Abbotsford International Airport on Aug. 3, 2026. (Image Credit: Global BC)
'I'm describing it as a nightmare': Pear Lake wildfire evacuees find refuge in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Teri Patterson, evacuated from her home about 20 kilometres southwest of Clinton since July 23, said the Emergency Support Services Active Reception Centre on McArthur Island has been a hav...
Aug 04, 2026 Teri Patterson (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Is a state of emergency for the wildfire situation in BC warranted?
Aug 04, 2026 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Should there be more City of Kamloops lifeguards monitoring the Thompson River?
Jul 27, 2026 Image Credit: CFJC Today (File Photo)
With wildfires burning across British Columbia, have you prepared an evacuation grab-and-go bag?
Jul 20, 2026 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Do you spend less time outside when there is smoke in the air?
Jul 13, 2026 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Mental state 'stable' for father who killed kids, B.C. review board says
COQUITLAM - The British Columbia Review Board says the risk posed by a man found not criminally responsible for killing his three children is now "manageable" in the community with oversight, supervis...
Jul 08, 2026
Mental state 'stable' for father who killed kids, B.C. review board says
COQUITLAM - The British Columbia Review Board says the risk posed by a man found not criminally responsible for killing his three children is now "manageable" in the community with oversight, supervis...
Jul 08, 2026
