Author Archives: James Peters
Canadian universities bet on international students, but global shifts present risks
VANCOUVER - When the University of British Columbia announced the launch of Vantage College in 2013, the school said it envisioned the program for fee-paying international students would have enrolmen...
Oct 08, 2023
Canadians stuck in Israel as flights are cancelled, embassy closed for Thanksgiving
Some Canadians say they are stuck in Israel in the midst of deadly fighting as airlines cancel their flights out and reaching the Canadian Embassy on a holiday weekend proves difficult. Hamas militant...
Oct 08, 2023
WolfPack face five games in the Lower Mainland
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson Rivers WolfPack men's volleyball team faced a high-end competition this weekend in the Lower Mainland.Out of the five games, three were against the UBC Thunderbirds, when the P...
Oct 08, 2023
Nicola Valley Hospital emergency department closed during Thanksgiving weekend
MERRITT, B.C. - The emergency department at Nicola Valley Hospital is closed due to limited physician availability. Interior Health said services will be unavailable from Sunday 8 a.m. to Monday 8 a.m...
Oct 08, 2023
WolfPack beat the Heat again
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson Rivers WolfPack men's soccer team celebrated their nine graduating members in their last game at Hillside Stadium with a remarkable 4-0 victory over the UBC Okanagan Heat yeste...
Oct 08, 2023
Canadian politicians condemn deadly surprise Hamas attack on Israel
Canadian politicians condemned an unprecedented Saturday attack Hamas militants waged on Israel that is being called the deadliest in the country in years. Hours after the militants fired thousands of...
Oct 07, 2023
Kamloops Blazers fall to the visiting Victoria Royals
KAMLOOPS - It wasn't the best night for the Kamloops Blazers on Friday (Oct. 6). The team welcomed the Victoria Royals at Sandman Centre but lost 4-1 to the visiting team. Bryce Minten scored his firs...
Oct 07, 2023
Palestinian militants launch dozens of rockets into Israel. Millions of Israelis are told to shelter
JERUSALEM (AP) - Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip launched dozens of rockets toward Israel early Saturday, setting off air raid sirens across the country and raising the likelihood of a new rou...
Oct 06, 2023
Even with restrictions ending, experts warn North and South Thompson both near record lows
KAMLOOPS - BC hydrologists are calling it a 'mixed bag' for Interior drought conditions.Despite the province's move from drought Level 5 to Level 4 in the region, the North and South Thompson River le...
Oct 06, 2023
Out and About - Special Edition 3
CFJC's "Out & About" explores Kamloops' trails and natural areas! Be inspired to stay physically and mentally fit and discover beautiful and intriguing natural landscapes.There are hundreds of kil...
Oct 06, 2023
