Author Archives: James Peters
'Tsunami' of Indigenous identity fraud cases heading to courts, warns B.C. judge
OTTAWA - A British Columbia judge is warning that what he calls a "tsunami" of Indigenous identity fraud cases is coming to Canadian courts. Provincial Court Judge David Patterson says that's driven b...
James Peters Mar 15, 2024
B.C.'s seniors advocate blames long-term care waits on lack of home support
VICTORIA - British Columbia's seniors advocate says the increasing unmet demand for home support services is likely to blame for a ballooning wait-list to get a bed in long-term care, with the problem...
James Peters Mar 14, 2024
B.C. First Nation says racism, doctor shortage persists in regional health care
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - A British Columbia First Nation says racism in the health-care system persists despite efforts by the government and industry to combat the problem. The Tsilhqot'in National Gove...
James Peters Mar 12, 2024
Rep. Ken Buck to leave Congress next week, narrowing GOP's slim majority
DENVER (AP) - Republican Rep. Ken Buck said Tuesday that he'll resign next week, narrowing his party's razor-thin House majority and scrambling the already heated GOP primary to fill his Colorado seat...
James Peters Mar 12, 2024
B.C. to hike commercial vehicle crash penalties after 35 over-height truck incidents
VICTORIA - Penalties for commercial truck crashes into overpasses or other infrastructure in British Columbia are set to soar, including fines of up to $100,000 and jail sentences up to 18 months. The...
James Peters Mar 12, 2024
Would you use a bike valet service in Kamloops?
James Peters Mar 11, 2024 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Rivers FC to kick off season April 27; aim to make playoffs for the first time
KAMLOOPS - Open wide for some soccer.Rivers FC, Kamloops' men's and women's semi-pro soccer club competing in League1BC, announced its schedule for its third season in 2024.Both Rivers FC squads are l...
James Peters Mar 11, 2024
Kamloops property slated for multi-family housing building could become hotel site again
KAMLOOPS - Hotel to housing and back to a hotel.That's what Mundi Construction is hoping to achieve with a property on 1270 Rogers Way next to the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre in Aberdee...
James Peters Mar 11, 2024
Eby meets Jewish leaders and vows to 'root out' antisemitism in B.C. public service
VANCOUVER - British Columbia Premier David Eby says he believes people from the Jewish community have faced antisemitism while dealing with public servants, and the province is committed to "root out"...
James Peters Mar 08, 2024
Vancouver Canucks 'good enough to compete' after quiet trade deadline: GM
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks looked around ahead of the NHL's trade deadline Friday, but general manager Patrik Allvin says high prices kept his team from making any moves. Allvin told reporters ...
James Peters Mar 08, 2024
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