Author Archives: James Peters
First Nations seek salmon return to Columbia Basin in new treaty with U.S.
First Nations groups on the Canadian side of the Columbia River Basin are adamant that salmon runs that have long been blocked by dams in the United States must be restored, potentially in a renewed r...
Nov 5, 2023
WolfPack defeat Huskies
SASKATOON, SK - The Thompson Rivers WolfPack men and women's volleyball hit the road this weekend to face Saskatchewan Huskies.The men scored a massive victory over the No 5 ranked in Canada with a 3-...
Nov 4, 2023
Demonstrations in support of Gaza planned in at least two dozen Canadian cities
OTTAWA - Demonstrations are set to take place in more than two dozen Canadian cities today, with participants expected to voice support for residents of the Gaza Strip and the deteriorating humanitari...
Nov 4, 2023
WolfPack fall short on season-opener
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers WolfPack men and women's basketball teams both fell short to Trinity Western Spartans last night (Nov. 3) during their season opener. The men led by as many as 20 points, bu...
Nov 4, 2023
Blazers beat Rebels in nine-round shootout
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers won 4-3 against the Red Deer Rebels in a nine-round shootout at the Sandman Centre yesterday (Nov. 3) evening.Max Sullivan, Connor Levis and Harrison Brunicke scored du...
Nov 4, 2023
Concerns around potential for further carbon tax exemptions undermining climate policy
KAMLOOPS - With exemptions made to the federal carbon tax and BC's official opposition proposing to scale back the provincial carbon tax and remove the fuel tax, economists say it could lead to more c...
Nov 3, 2023
In face of violent university campus protests around the world, TRU president pens letter to school community
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University's president has sent an open letter to the campus community, reiterating a message of safety and anti-hate in the wake of violent demonstrations related to events...
Nov 3, 2023
Conservation deal aims to protect 30 per cent of B.C. land by 2030
VANCOUVER - An environmental agreement to protect 30 per cent of British Columbia's land by 2030 was signed today between the federal and British Columbia governments and the Indigenous-led First Nati...
Nov 3, 2023
NDP to back Tory motion calling for carbon price off all heat sources
OTTAWA - The New Democrats say they will back the Conservatives on a motion to pull the carbon price off all home heating until after the next election. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre tabled the...
Nov 2, 2023
Blazers name Minten captain for 2023-24 season
KAMLOOPS - Fraser Minten will sport a new "C" sewn on his Kamloops Blazers jersey Friday (Nov. 3) evening. In a social media post, the Blazers announced Minten will serve as their captain for the 2023...
Nov 2, 2023
