Author Archives: James Peters
Lower East Adams Lake wildfire: Evacuation Order downgraded to an Alert
ADAMS LAKE - The Columbia-Shuswap Reginal District (CSRD) announced that the Evacuation Order issued for 92 properties in the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire has been downgraded to an Alert.According t...
Aug 12, 2023
Blue Jays put Danner on 15-day injured list, Pearson recalled from triple-A Buffalo
TORONTO - Right-handed pitcher Hagen Danner has been placed on the 15-day injured list by the Toronto Blue Jays. He left Friday's game with a left oblique strain. Danner was making his Major League Ba...
Aug 12, 2023
Province encourages residents to prepare for heat
KAMLOOPS - In a recent news release by Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, people in B.C. are encouraged to prepare for heat as temperatures are set to rise beginning August 13. High temperatu...
Aug 12, 2023
BC Hydro bids to raise EV charging fees, but customers say time-based fees are unfair
VANCOUVER - Nanaimo resident Rick Butzelaar bought an electric vehicle less than two months ago and the savings so far have been significant, but he doesn't have a home charger and a recent bid by BC ...
Aug 12, 2023
Citxw Nlaka'pamux Assembly buys historic Merritt courthouse
MERRITT, B.C. - A local First Nations organization has purchased the City of Merritt's historic courthouse building with the intention of turning it into a cultural centre. In a news release, the Citx...
Aug 09, 2023
Kamloops weather reprieve won't last; sunshine and heat to return this weekend: Environment Canada
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada says the weather reprieve Kamloops and area has experienced Wednesday (Aug. 9) won't last long.Forecaster Johnson Zhong says a cold front swept across the region Wednesda...
Aug 09, 2023
Local regional districts, First Nations receive provincial funding for emergency planning
KAMLOOPS - Local First Nations and regional districts received provincial funding to develop and upgrade emergency-evacuation-route and public-notification plans.In a news release issued Wednesday (Au...
Aug 09, 2023
Kamloops mayor pushes back on council statement of support for CAO, criticizes breach of confidentiality
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson says he did not authorize a statement issued by council last week, offering its support to the city's CAO and senior management team.The initial statement,...
Aug 08, 2023
Do you agree with the decision by the City of Kamloops to close nature parks and trails?
Aug 08, 2023 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Bush Creek East wildfire causing issues; other Adams Complex wildfires calmer after long weekend
KAMLOOPS - A pair of wildfires within the Adams Complex have calmed down while one continues to give wildfire crews headaches.Following the B.C. Day long weekend, the Ross Moore Lake wildfire is measu...
Aug 08, 2023
