Author Archives: James Peters
Kamloops Blazers take the win in Moose Jaw after six-game losing streak
MOOSE JAW, S.K. - The Kamloops Blazers are back to winning ways after defeating the Moose Jaw Warriors 5-3 at the Moose Jaw Events Centre on Friday (Dec. 15).After a six-game losing streak, the Blazer...
Dec 16, 2023
Senate passes Liberal bill that enshrines handgun freeze, targets ghost guns
OTTAWA - Senators have passed a government bill that cements restrictions on handguns, increases penalties for firearm trafficking and aims to curb homemade ghost guns. The legislation also includes a...
Dec 14, 2023
New $1.8-million child care facility opens in Sun Peaks
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - A new childcare centre with 52 licensed spaces is now open for families in the Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality.In a release issued Thursday (Dec. 14), the B.C. Ministry of Edu...
Dec 14, 2023
RCMP: No injuries reported in Coquihalla Highway collision
UPDATE (2 p.m.): According to RCMP, this appears to be a non-injury collision, in which a small red car rear-ended a semi. No further information has been provided; the accident remains under investig...
Dec 14, 2023
UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly to demand a humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The U.N. General Assembly voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to demand a humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza in a strong demonstration of global support for ending the Israel-Hamas war....
Dec 12, 2023
Will you benefit from Canada's Dental Care Plan?
Dec 11, 2023 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Get your shots, Henry tells B.C., as flu rises in return of pre-pandemic patterns
VICTORIA - Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says she's seeing a drop in COVID-19 cases in British Columbia but influenza illnesses appear to be increasing, in line with pre-pandemic patterns...
Dec 11, 2023
Don't let delivery people photograph your identification: Williams Lake RCMP
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - RCMP in Williams Lake say a delivery person should not be taking a photo of your identification before handing you your package. The warning comes after an increase in what Staff...
Dec 07, 2023
B.C. housing plans could deliver 293,000 new units over next decade, says premier
VANCOUVER - Premier David Eby says the New Democrat government's ambitious homebuilding agenda could result in up to 293,000 new housing units over the next decade. Eby provided details of the housing...
Dec 07, 2023
Red convertible reportedly stolen out of Valleyview may be involved in Juniper Ridge thefts
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE (1:10 p.m.): RCMP say the stolen red Jaguar has been recovered in Valleyview. Two people were arrested. Anyone with further information is asked to contact Kamloops RCMP at (250) 828...
Dec 07, 2023
