Author Archives: James Peters

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...
James Peters 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...
James Peters 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...
James Peters 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 ...
James Peters 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...
James Peters Sep 18, 2023

What are your expectations for the Kamloops Blazers this season?
James Peters Sep 18, 2023 Image Credit: CFJC Today

'Credible' intelligence links Indian government to B.C. Sikh leader's murder: Trudeau
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadian intelligence services are investigating "credible" information about "a potential link" between the government of India and the murder of British C...
James Peters Sep 18, 2023

B.C. health officer urges patience on drug crisis; delegates to vote on resolutions
VANCOUVER - Provincial Health Officer Bonnie Henry is urging patience from British Columbia's municipal leaders on drug decriminalization, saying the problem isn't something they can arrest their way ...
James Peters Sep 18, 2023

Gusty winds complicate B.C. wildfire fight, but human-caused blazes also a factor
VANCOUVER - Gusty winds and unsettled weather in parts of British Columbia helped kick up several wildfires over the weekend, forcing a number of evacuation orders and alerts. Four regional districts,...
James Peters Sep 18, 2023

Traditional Lytton River Festival to take place after wildfire postponement
LYTTON, B.C. - A traditional cultural and community event in the Village of Lytton will take place Thanksgiving weekend.In a news release issued Monday (Sept. 18) morning, organizers of the Lytton Riv...
James Peters Sep 18, 2023

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