Author Archives: James Peters
Political shift underway in B.C., says confident Conservative Leader John Rustad
VICTORIA - B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad says Premier David Eby and Opposition BC United Leader Kevin Falcon are both looking over their shoulders at the political gains being made by the new k...
Dec 06, 2023
B.C. chief coroner Lisa Lapointe retiring, saddened by overdose crisis policy
VICTORIA - British Columbia's Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe has announced she is leaving her post after 13 years, deeply saddened the province has been unable to reduce the "tragic impacts" of toxic dru...
Dec 06, 2023
Bi-weekly organics collection schedule here to stay for this winter: Kamloops council
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops council has voted on continuing with the current solid waste collection model adopted in August of 2023.At Tuesday's (Dec. 5) meeting, city council stated it hasn't been long enoug...
Dec 05, 2023
B.C. moves to reduce raw log exports, boost higher-value wood manufacturing
VICTORIA - British Columbia is moving to reduce the export of raw logs harvested in the province by requiring that certain types of lumber from the Interior undergo manufacturing first. A statement fr...
Dec 05, 2023
B.C. says 578 foreign-educated nurses registered in 2023, doubling intake
VANCOUVER - The number of foreign-educated nurses newly registered in British Columbia this year has more than doubled from last year, as the province makes progress on a $1-billion, multi-year plan t...
Dec 05, 2023
Shuswap Economic Recovery Taskforce announces $50,000 wildfire recovery grant
KAMLOOPS - The Shuswap Economic Recovery Taskforce (SERT) has launched a $50,000 wildfire recovery grant program aimed at supporting businesses in the North Shuswap affected by the Bush Creek East wil...
Dec 04, 2023
Do you put up a real or artificial Christmas tree?
Dec 04, 2023 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Kamloops Storm take the win at McArthur Island, beating Golden Rockets 3-2
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Storm defeated the Golden Rockets in a tight game on Saturday (Dec. 2) evening. Ryan Larsen, Evan Douglas and Teghan Mullin scored for the Storm.Both teams would tie 1-1 by the...
Dec 03, 2023
Naloxone: What to know about the opioid overdose-reversing drug, free across Canada
HALIFAX - Health Canada has called the opioid crisis one of the most serious public health threats in recent history, and an addictions specialist says everyone can play a part in helping reduce the d...
Dec 03, 2023
TNRD Advisory Committee Appointees needed for land use input
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) is seeking interested and qualified individuals to serve as appointees on the Advisory Planning Commission (APC).Appointees will provide input o...
Dec 02, 2023
