Author Archives: James Peters

Challenges and a to-do list: Five takeaways from the Conservative party convention
OTTAWA - Federal Conservatives left their party's policy convention in Quebec City feeling a somewhat unfamiliar sensation: Celebration. Party members, MPs and insiders say the chance for a return to ...
James Peters Sep 10, 2023

'Phenomenal': Canada's historic bronze medal at FIBA World Cup brings cause for pride
Canada stamped itself on the international stage with its first-ever medal at the FIBA Men's Basketball World Cup on Sunday. And emotions were high. Dillon Brooks scored a game-high 39 points and Cana...
James Peters Sep 10, 2023

Wolfpack women's soccer team lost to UBC Thunderbirds
KAMLOOPS--Thompson Rivers (TRU) WolfPack women's soccer team fell by a score of 3-0 Saturday night against the UBC Thunderbirds. UBC entered the weekend as the No. 1 team in the country. TRU hung toug...
James Peters Sep 10, 2023

Emergency department at Nicola Valley Hospital experiences temporary service interruption
MERRITT- Interior Health says that Merritt and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Nicola Valley Hospital due to limited staffing. The emergency department...
James Peters Sep 10, 2023

BC Hydro replaces more than 90 per cent of power poles damaged by Bush Creek East wildfire
KAMLOOPS - According to BC Hydro, crews have replaced more than 400 poles damaged by the Bush Creek East wildfire and power has been restored to 95 per cent of the customers impacted."BC Hydro crews w...
James Peters Sep 09, 2023

Thousands of TRU students gather at 34th annual Welcome Back Barbecue
KAMLOOPS - It's back to school this week for thousands of students at Thompson Rivers University (TRU). As a way to ease first-year or fourth-year students into their studies, an annual Welcome Back B...
James Peters Sep 08, 2023

Do you agree with the elimination of letter grades for students in kindergarten to Grade 9?
James Peters Sep 06, 2023 Image Credit: CFJC Today

Special air quality statement issued for Kamloops, Shuswap areas
KAMLOOPS - Wildfire smoke has led to Environment Canada issuing a special air quality statement for the South Thompson and Shuswap areas.In a statement Sunday (September 3) morning, Environment Canada...
James Peters Sep 03, 2023

TRU men's soccer shutout by red hot Thunderbirds
KAMLOOPS - Just 24 hours after a tough 1-0 loss at home, The TRU Wolfpack men's soccer team were unsuccessful at achieving their first win of the season, losing to the UBC Thunderbirds 4-0 at Hillside...
James Peters Sep 03, 2023

Students from around the globe experience and study culture at TRU this summer
KAMLOOPS - Nearly 500 students from around the world are studying culture and language at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) this summer. This year marks the 16th anniversary of the Language and Culture...
James Peters Sep 03, 2023

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