Author Archives: James Peters
Kamloops residential sales slowed in October: association
KAMLOOPS - As the weather cooled in October, so did real estate activity in the Kamloops area.October numbers distributed by the Association of Interior Realtors (AIR) Wednesday (Nov. 5) show 191 resi...
Nov 5, 2025
Kamloops MP Arnold slams Carney budget as 'reckless'
KAMLOOPS - One of the two MPs for Kamloops is criticizing Prime Minister Mark Carney's first federal budget as reckless and untrustworthy. The Liberal government's budget, introduced in the House of C...
Nov 5, 2025
'Symbol of our shared commitment'; Barriere RCMP raise flag of Simpcw First Nation
BARRIERE, B.C. - Barriere RCMP and Simpcw First Nation commemorated their relationship with a flag raising last Friday (Oct. 29). In 2024, Barriere RCMP say they received grant funding to raise a flag...
Nov 5, 2025
Blazers score early and often to blow out Chiefs 8-2
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers' are returning home from a three-game U.S. road trip with five out of a possible six points. Tuesday's (Nov. 4) game in Spokane was over almost as early as it began as ...
Nov 5, 2025
Mayor Hamer-Jackson sole vote against his own notice of motion following multiple amendments
KAMLOOPS - A lengthy debate on a motion brought forward by Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson ended with short tempers - and the mayor voting against his own motion. Hamer-Jackson was pushing to call o...
Nov 5, 2025
RCMP warn public after Halloween candy containing sewing needle collected in North Shore neighbourhood
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops RCMP detachment is the latest BC police department to warn its residents about dangerous items in Halloween candy.In a news release issued Tuesday (Nov. 4), the detachment says...
Nov 4, 2025
Blazers' Hurlbert named the season's first WHL Player of the Month
KAMLOOPS - The 'Texas Tornado' has stormed his way to another Western Hockey League (WHL) honour.Kamloops Blazers' forward J.P. Hurlbert has been named the WHL Player of the Month for September/Octobe...
Nov 4, 2025
City of Merritt warns parents after nail found in Halloween chocolate
MERRITT, B.C. - The City of Merritt has issued a warning to parents after a piece of Halloween candy was found to contain a nail. In a post to social media Monday (Nov. 3), the city asks parents and g...
Nov 3, 2025
Tourism Kamloops has revealed three potential attractions for the city - an observation tower and adventure park, a spa and a skywalk over the hoodoos. Which do you prefer?
For more information on the 'iconic structure' options, visit this page.
Nov 3, 2025 AI renderings of three potential iconic structures in Kamloops. (Image Credit: Tourism Kamloops)
Gardengate program celebrates 25th year, looks toward future growth
KAMLOOPS - The Open Door Group's Gardengate Program celebrated its 25th anniversary on Thursday (Oct. 30). The organization has helped over one thousand people through their mental health journey thro...
Oct 31, 2025
