Author Archives: James Peters

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...
James Peters 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.
James Peters 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...
James Peters Oct 31, 2025

TRU decision to end visual arts programs upheld in BC Supreme Court judgment
KAMLOOPS - A BC Supreme Court judge has dismissed a suit brought forward by the Thompson Rivers University Faculty Association (TRUFA) over last year's elimination of several of the school's visual ar...
James Peters Oct 29, 2025

Woman left seriously injured after motorcycle crash on Highway 97C; police looking for video
KAMLOOPS - Police are looking for witnesses to help figure out what led to a single-motorcycle crash on Highway 97C between Logan Lake and Merritt. According to BC Highway Patrol, a blue Harley Davids...
James Peters Oct 29, 2025

City committee told Tranquille, Notre Dame are most crime-riddled corridors in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - There are two areas in the city that generate the majority of community service and police responses.At a meeting of the Kamloops council's Safety and Security Select Committee Tuesday (Oct...
James Peters Oct 28, 2025

Illegal guns, drugs seized from rental vehicle on Tk'emlúps reserve
TK'EMLUPS - Tk'emlps Rural RCMP seized illegal guns and drugs in a bust involving a rental vehicle last week.In a news release, RCMP say frontline officers were working in the 400-block of Paul Lake R...
James Peters Oct 28, 2025

Blazers' Hurlbert named to CHL squad for mini-tournament against top U.S. prospects
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers will have some representation when the top Canadian Hockey League (CHL) prospects go up against a team from the U.S. National Development Program next month. Forward JP...
James Peters Oct 28, 2025

Suspicious fire sends North Shore family to hospital
KAMLOOPS - For the second time this month, a house fire on the North Shore has sent a family to hospital. In this case, RCMP believe the fire's origin is suspicious.Kamloops RCMP say officers supporte...
James Peters Oct 28, 2025

Have you been cheering on the Blue Jays on their road to the World Series?
James Peters Oct 27, 2025 Image Credit: The Associated Press

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