Author Archives: James Peters
Kamloops council to consider policy on recording of conversations
KAMLOOPS - In the wake of Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson having a conversation with CAO David Trawin recorded by his wife, Kamloops council will be considering a new policy on Tuesday (Nov. 21). In...
Nov 17, 2023
Middlesboro Bridge in Merritt takes step toward rebuild
MERRITT B.C. - The new Middlesboro Bridge has taken a significant step forward with an approved design shown to the public on Thursday. The bridge was destroyed in the 2021 atmospheric river event whi...
Nov 17, 2023
2023 Impact Survey results will help establish a data baseline for Kamloops business organizations
KAMLOOPS - A new business impact survey was recently presented to the city's leaders and business community, showing how criminality and social disruptions affect local businesses. The survey was crea...
Nov 16, 2023
'It establishes ownership and pride in our community'; Tk'emlups te Secwépemc opens first local market
KAMLOOPS - Thursday (Nov. 16) marked the grand opening celebration of the Swelps Market - the first local market created by the community and for the community. The opening of a grocery store on-reser...
Nov 16, 2023
B.C. announces minimum wage and other labour protections for app-based gig workers
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. - The B.C. government says it's introducing new protections for ride-hailing and food delivery app workers including a minimum wage, compensation for expenses and other standards...
Nov 16, 2023
More community support would help people stay out of care homes: Seniors' advocate
BURNABY, B.C. - A survey of thousands of seniors in long-term care homes in British Columbia recommends the provincial government increases staff, improves food and boosts access to community services...
Nov 16, 2023
Kamloops' top cop spells out need for expanded police headquarters
KAMLOOPS - Space is a hot commodity at the downtown policing detachment. There are roughly twice as many Kamloops RCMP officers and staff working out of the building than it was designed to hold. Last...
Nov 16, 2023
Historic wreckage of plane discovered near Kamloops, B.C.: report
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - The wreckage of a plane that authorities believe is decades old has been found south of Kamloops, B.C. The Transportation Safety Board says in a statement that it was made aware of th...
Nov 15, 2023
Kamloops resident joins contest to help raise awareness about Spinal Muscular Atrophy
KAMLOOPS - Cindy Jackson was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy when she was in Grade 4. It's a genetic disease that affects the central nervous system, peripheral nervous system and voluntary mus...
Nov 14, 2023
Police watchdog says officers not to blame for woman's death in Boston Bar-area fire
BOSTON BAR, B.C. - The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) has culminated its investigation regarding the death of a woman in Boston Bar on April 2. In a press release issued Friday (Nov. 10), the...
Nov 14, 2023
