Author Archives: James Peters
B.C. mule deer stressed by wildfire, but still much to learn about wildlife impacts
Proof that deer experienced elevated stress in response to wildfires in British Columbia's southern Interior can be found in their poop, although researchers say there's still much to learn about what...
Sep 24, 2023
Evacuation Order downgraded for the Hell Raving Creek Area
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) has downgraded the evacuation order to an evacuation alert for the Hell Raving Creek Area.Residents, who have been under evacuation order sinc...
Sep 23, 2023
Highway 97 closed due to vehicle incident near 100 Mile House
[Update 11:50 a.m]: Highway 97 is now open in both directions between Ainsworth Road and Alder Avenue.100 MILE HOUSE - According to DriveBC Highway 97 is closed both ways between Ainsworth Road and Al...
Sep 23, 2023
RCMP member killed, two others injured in Coquitlam shooting
COQUITLAM, B.C. - British Columbia's police watchdog says an RCMP officer has died and a suspect and two other officers have been injured while police were serving an arrest warrant in the Metro Vanco...
Sep 22, 2023
Millions added to B.C. funding for rural, volunteer and First Nations firefighters
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government is providing more money to rural, First Nations and volunteer fire departments across the province. A statement from the Office of the Premier says the mone...
Sep 22, 2023
Critical incident involving RCMP, B.C. Premier David Eby says
COQUITLAM, B.C. - British Columbia Premier David Eby says there's been a critical incident involving RCMP in the Metro Vancouver suburb of Coquitlam. A witness on the scene says she saw an officer wit...
Sep 22, 2023
Thompson Nicola Regional Library honoured for service extender program that serves Ashcroft
VANCOUVER - The Thompson Nicola Regional Library has been recognized for one of its unique initiatives at the Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) convention in Vancouver. During its Community Excellen...
Sep 21, 2023
Cache Creek residents invited to open house as province lays out plans for Highway 97 repairs
CACHE CREEK, B.C. - Residents in Cache Creek and area are invited to a public open house regarding planned improvements to Highway 97 and how they can enhance safety and help prevent flooding.In a new...
Sep 21, 2023
Skeetchestn resident left haunted by 'torturous,' prolonged bear killing near her home
KAMLOOPS - A woman who lives on Skeetchestn Indian Band territory is raising alarms after she says a community member shot a treed black bear 30 to 40 times outside her home before the animal finally ...
Sep 19, 2023
Music for the People rocks Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc Powwow Arbour Sunday night
KAMLOOPS - On Sunday evening, Tk'emlups te Secwepemc Powwow Arbour was the site of Music for the People, a collaboration of music, singing, dancing, and drumming. Margit and Rod Bandura initially conc...
Sep 18, 2023
