This week on Balance of Power, host James Peters discusses life in the North Thompson Valley with Clearwater Mayor Merlin Blackwell, including getting the region back on its feet after the closure of the Canfor Vavenby mill.Next, James talks to Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone about challenges presented by a huge...

This week on Balance of Power, Health Minister Adrian Dix talks all things COVID-19, including whether the situation is being blown out of proportion, and the impact of people hoarding supplies like toilet paper.Next, Kamloops Councillor Sadie Hunter joins us to discuss accessibility in Kamloops as well as the last few...

This week on Balance of Power, former B.C. health minister Terry Lake reflects on the four years since his government declared a public health emergency over the opioid overdose crisis, and argues for the merits of decriminalization as a means to addressing the crisis.Next, Kamloops-Thompson School District Board of Ed...

On this week's episode, Host James Peters discusses the impact of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 with our geopolitics expert, Thompson Rivers University's Dr. Robert Hanlon.Next, James looks at the City of Kamloops budget process with Councillor Dale Bass.

This week, Host James Peters talks about the recently-announced provincial budget with the Vancouver Sun's Rob Shaw. They also discuss the Horgan government's involvement in the pipeline-related tension on Wet'suwet'en territory in northern B.C.Next, James speaks to Mayor Ken Christian about assembling the City of Kaml...

We have heard the phrase 'The Rule of Law' uttered repeatedly in relation to the political issues of the day -but what does it actually mean? Is it simply obeying the law? Dr. Jeffrey Meyers of TRU's Faculty Law joins host James Peters to define 'The Rule of Law'.Next, James talks to Global BC's Keith Baldrey about the...

On this week's episode, Kamloops Voters Society members Chris Ortner and Randy Sunderman join host James Peters to talk about how their organization hopes to increase transparency and accountability at City Hall.Next, James catches up with Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Peter Milobar as he and other MLAs prepare to return...

This week on Balance of Power, Whispering Pines-Clinton Chief Mike LeBourdais updates us on efforts to buy a controlling stake in the Trans Mountain pipeline, and discusses elected band leadership and hereditary leadership.Next, Kamloops Councillor Bill Sarai joins the program to discuss the Kamloops Centre for the Art...

On the latest episode of Balance of Power, host James Peters is joined by B.C. Attorney General David Eby, who discusses the shake financial health of ICBC and the future of the BCLC headquarters.Next, Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone talks about this week's provincial cabinet shuffle before weighing in with his ...

This week on Balance of Power, host James Peters speaks to Global BC's Richard Zussman from Victoria on developments facing the minority NDP government and the prospect of royal residents in this province.Next up, James catches up with Kamloops councillor Kathy Sinclair about keeping people warm during the recent cold ...

We're back for 2020! Host James Peters is joined by Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod to talk about her new position in the shadow cabinet. McLeod then speaks to her party's leadership race.Next, we hear from our geopolitics expert, Dr. Robert Hanlon of TRU, on the increasing tensions between Iran and the West.

It's been said there is never a dull moment in B.C. politics and many moments make a year that isn't dull either. B.C. Premier John Horgan joins host James Peters for a look back at 2019 and an assessment of where the province stands heading into 2020.

2019 is drawing to a close, and that means it's a perfect time to evaluate where we are as a city and where we are going. Here for a veritable state of the city address is the mayor of Kamloops, Ken Christian, in conversation with Balance of Power host James Peters.

It's a very special episode this week, as host James Peters speaks to Burnaby councillor and legendary frontman for the punk band D.O.A., Joe Keithley, about the intersection of punk music and municipal politics.Next, James catches up with TNRD director Mel Rothenburger to discuss RV dwelling rights and water quality c...

In this week's episode, host James Peters speaks with Parliamentary Secretary for the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, Ravi Kahlon about the forestry crisis and what the province has done to try and combat it.Next, James speaks with Kamloops city councillor Dieter Dudy abou...

KAMLOOPS - This week on Balance of Power, Host James Peters welcomes Kamloops-Thompson School District Board of Education Chair Kathleen Karpuk for a discussion on the district's capital priorities and success in improving graduation rates.Next, James puts Kamloops Councillor Mike O'Reilly to the test with some of the ...

KAMLOOPS - In this week's episode, host James Peters speaks with B.C.'s Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction Shane Simpson about the province's first poverty reduction strategy, and open houses on accessibility legislation in B.C.Next, James is joined by Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Peter Milobar, who vo...

KAMLOOPS - In this week's episode, host James Peters speaks to Global BC's Legislative Columnist Keith Baldrey about the latest issues with ICBC and the impact it has on the province's overall budget. Next, James speaks to Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo Green Party candidate Iain Currie about the resignation of federal Gree...

KAMLOOPS - In this week's episode, host James Peters speaks to former Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo NDP candidate Dock Currie, who clears the air about the controversy that resulted in party brass asking him to end his campaign.Next, James speaks to Mayor Ken Christian, who explains why the federal government is so importa...

KAMLOOPS - In our first post-election episode, Host James Peters is joined by returning Conservative MP Cathy McLeod. She talks about her victory and the Conservative Party of Canada's disappointing result Monday night.Then, TRU Assistant Professor of Politics Robert Hanlon gives a bird's eye look at the federal electi...

KAMLOOPS - In the final episode before the Oct. 21 federal election, Balance of Power host James Peters moderates a debate between four candidates vying for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo: Green Party candidate Iain Currie, Conservative incumbent Cathy McLeod, Terry Lake of the Liberal Party and the NDP's Cynthia Egli.The c...

KAMLOOPS - On this week's episode, Host James Peters speaks to a pair of Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo federal election candidates.Cynthia Egli of the NDP talks about the difficulties of getting started late in a campaign, as well as some of her party's campaign platform planks.Next, James introduces us to Kira Cheeseborou...

KAMLOOPS - This week's episode features a chat with Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone, who will be back in Victoria next week as the fall legislative session begins.Next, Host James Peters talks to Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo People's Party of Canada candidate Ken Finlayson about how his party differs from the Conse...

KAMLOOPS - A pair of Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo federal election candidates appear on this week's episode of Balance of Power.Host James Peters speaks to Liberal Terry Lake about the brownface scandal that has rocked his party's national campaign, and talks about the Liberal climate plan. Communist candidate Peter Kerek...

KAMLOOPS - This week on Balance of Power, TRU assistant professor of political studies Robert Hanlon and retired political studies instructor Ray Pillar talk about the early days of the federal election campaign.Next, James talks to Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian about the priorities Kamloops is bringing to next week's U...

KAMLOOPS - Back with new episodes after a summer break, Host James Peters speaks to first-term city councillors Dale Bass, Sadie Hunter and Bill Sarai.The three rookies talk about their transitions to becoming elected officials, and some of the challenges and rewarding experiences they have encountered.

KAMLOOPS - Guest host Mel Rothenburger sits down with City of Kamloops councillor Denis Walsh about his top priorities for the city.Next, former city councillor Nancy Bepple discusses her housing ideas for the downtown core.Finally, school trustee John O'Fee talks about the importance of art in the curriculum.

This week on Balance of Power, host James Peters speaks with Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo NDP President Bill Sundhu about what goes on behind the scenes during an election campaign.Next, James discusses issues that affect Thompson-Nicola Regional District residents with TNRD chair Ken Gillis.