Author Archives: James Peters

B.C.'s $36-billion hydro plan opens clean power economic opportunities, says premier
VICTORIA - Premier David Eby says a planned 10-year, $36 billion expansion of British Columbia's electrical system will open economic opportunities and ensure ample power to supply the province's grow...
James Peters Jan 17, 2024

Reports: Raptors trade two-time all-star Pascal Siakam to Pacers
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have traded Pascal Siakam to the Indiana Pacers, according to multiple media reports. ESPN reported Wednesday the Raptors will receive Bruce Brown, Jordan Nwora and three...
James Peters Jan 17, 2024

SOUND OFF: Celebrating Black History in Kamloops
AROUND THE WORLD, the month of February is widely recognized as a time for celebrating Black history. Communities all across the globe pay tribute to Black and African culture through a multitude of w...
James Peters Jan 16, 2024

Do you support a complete ban of student cellphone use in B.C. classrooms?
James Peters Jan 15, 2024 Image Credit: The Canadian Press

Black Press Ltd. files for creditor protection, announces sale
SURREY, B.C. - Black Press Ltd., the owner of dozens of community newspapers across Western Canada, said Monday it had entered creditor protection, secured a tentative sale of the company and that fou...
James Peters Jan 15, 2024

WolfPack fall to Calgary Dinos
CALGARY - The Thompson Rivers WolfPack men's and women's basketball team were in Calgary this weekend to face the Dinos. After losing on Friday (Jan.12) night, TRU couldn't secure a victory yesterday ...
James Peters Jan 14, 2024

WolfPack complete weekend sweep over Griffins
KAMLOOPS - For the second night in a row the Thompson Rivers WolfPack men's and women's volleyball team overpowered the visiting MacEwan Griffins.The men secured a 3-0 victory, with U SPORTS Athlete o...
James Peters Jan 14, 2024

Winter weather continues to grip Canada, with snow coming for West followed by rain
Frigid temperatures are expected to continue to grip British Columbia and the Prairies today as high winds and wintry conditions make their ways across Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada. Temperature...
James Peters Jan 14, 2024

Yogurt bowls made with Quaker granola recalled over possible salmonella exposure
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is recalling various yogurt and parfait bowls that contain Quaker granola previously recalled due to possible salmonella contamination. The recall involves more tha...
James Peters Jan 13, 2024

TRU lose to Calgary Dinos
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson Rivers WolfPack men's and women's volleyball team are in Calgary this weekend playing against the Dinos. The women couldn't keep up with the No. 5 team in the conference and lo...
James Peters Jan 13, 2024

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