Author Archives: James Peters
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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 8, 2023
Do you agree with the decision by the City of Kamloops to close nature parks and trails?
Aug 8, 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 8, 2023
City of Kamloops nabs seized sports car through provincial grant, will use it to illustrate perils of criminal lifestyle
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops vehicle fleet includes plenty of pickup trucks and compact cars - and now it includes a luxury sports car.In a news release, the city says it has acquired a 2008 Porsch...
Aug 8, 2023
'It's a really good feeling': Kamloopa Powwow Society President reflects on 3-day event
KAMLOOPS - The 42nd annual Kamloopa Powwow was filled with thousands at the Arbor on Tk'emlups Powwow grounds. A three-day event filled with music, dancing and vendors to display their artwork for eve...
Aug 6, 2023
Staff working behind the scenes of Canada's fire fight essential to battle
VANCOUVER - The days of fighting wildfires are long and exhausting, so when crews return to camp, the last thing they want to do is search out a place to sleep or find something to eat. Behind the fir...
Aug 6, 2023
