Author Archives: James Peters

B.C. urged to redeploy justice resources after report finds 11-to-1 staff-youth ratio
VICTORIA - A new report has found that the number of young offenders in British Columbia has "dramatically decreased," putting the ratio of staff to youth in custody at almost 11-to-one. The report fr...
James Peters Jan 25, 2024

190-unit housing complex proposed for Kamloops North Shore must clear no-build covenant hurdle
KAMLOOPS - A proposed development that could see nearly 200 units of rental housing built on a North Shore corridor took a step forward at Kamloops council this week.But project manager Sheila Minten ...
James Peters Jan 24, 2024

Do you support the most recent proposal to build a performing arts centre in Kamloops?
James Peters Jan 22, 2024 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)

MPs who visited West Bank urge action against "constant humiliation" of Palestinians
OTTAWA - MPs returning from a visit to the West Bank argue Canada needs to do more to prevent escalating tensions between Palestinians and Israelis. A group of three NDP and two Liberal MPs spent last...
James Peters Jan 21, 2024

WolfPack fall to UBCO Heat
KELOWNA - The Thompson Rivers WolfPack men's and women's basketball teams put up a good battle against the UBC Okanagan Heat last night (Jan. 20). However, it wasn't enough to secure a victory.The men...
James Peters Jan 21, 2024

Blazers fall 7-2 to Victoria Royals
VICTORIA - The Kamloops Blazers are in Victoria this weekend to face the Royals. Last night (Jan. 20), the team dropped a 7-2 decision. Harrison Brunicke and Kai Matthew scored one goal each for the B...
James Peters Jan 21, 2024

Economics, affordability top agenda as Liberal cabinet meets in Montreal
OTTAWA - Officials say Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be putting a big emphasis on policies that help Canada's middle class as he prepares to chair a cabinet retreat in Montreal over the next thre...
James Peters Jan 21, 2024

Wolfpack men's win President's Cup and sweep over Heat; women's fall
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson Rivers WolfPack men's volleyball team took down the UBCO Heat 3-2 last night (Jan. 20) inside the TCC. The win was a special one for the 'Pack. Not only it gave TRU a sweep ove...
James Peters Jan 21, 2024

All eyes on the BoC this week for any hints on when it plans to cut interest rates
OTTAWA - As the Bank of Canada gears up to announce its next interest rate decision Wednesday, economists will be on the lookout for any clues on when it plans to start cutting interest rates. Overall...
James Peters Jan 21, 2024

Wolfpack men's basketball team has its first 2024-25 addition
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson Rivers WolfPack men's basketball's head coach Chad Jacobson announced Charlie McKay as the first addition to the 2024-25 team."From the first time I met Charlie I've been very ...
James Peters Jan 20, 2024

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