Author Archives: James Peters

Trans Canada closed between Revelstoke and Sicamous after major collision
REVELSTOKE, B.C. - The Trans Canada Highway is closed for a lengthy stretch between Sicamous and Revelstoke after a serious vehicle incident Wednesday afternoon (July 12).Drive BC reports the closure ...
James Peters Jul 12, 2023

Grass fire, power outage in Aberdeen Wednesday
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE (11:45 a.m.): Power has been restored to the neighbourhood. UPDATE (10:05 a.m.): Kamloops Fire Rescue says the fire has been extinguished. It's believed to have been caused by a bird...
James Peters Jul 12, 2023

Collision closes Trans Canada in Shuswap Tuesday
SORRENTO, B.C. - A vehicle incident has the Trans Canada Highway closed in the Shuswap.Drive BC says the highway is closed in both directions between Squilax and Sorrento.There is no detour available,...
James Peters Jul 11, 2023

Kamloops council's dissolution of standing committees devolves into spat on community engagement
KAMLOOPS - It was a full circle moment for Kamloops city council on Tuesday (July 11) afternoon. In March, drama and tension hit a fever pitch at city hall with the mayor's appointment of citizens to ...
James Peters Jul 11, 2023

Would you work longer days to shorten your work week from five to four days?
James Peters Jul 10, 2023 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)

Severe Thunderstorm warning issued for Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Residents in the Kamloops area are warned to expect a severe thunderstorm Sunday afternoon (July 9).In an alert issued by Environment Canada, meteorologists are tracking a severe thundersto...
James Peters Jul 09, 2023

Residents in Barnhartvale, Campbell Creek asked to reduce water consumption
UPDATE (1:57 P.M) : Repairs to the reservoir have been completed. The City says residents should continue reducing the use of unnecessary water for the remainder of the day to allow the water systems ...
James Peters Jul 09, 2023

Evacuation Alert issued for Branch Road area
KAMLOOPS - The Cariboo Regional District has issued an Evacuation Alert for 27 parcels in the Branch Road Area due to wildfires in the region. The area covers 19,329 hectares and residents should prep...
James Peters Jul 09, 2023

Next steps on new health care deal tops agenda as premiers meet in Winnipeg
OTTAWA - The last time all of Canada's premiers sat down around the same table, their attention was focused on getting Ottawa to pay more to fix the understaffed, hospitals, shuttered emergency rooms,...
James Peters Jul 09, 2023

Union rally planned for Vancouver as B.C. port strike continues into second week
VANCOUVER - A rally is to take place in Vancouver today as the strike at British Columbia's ports stretches into its second week. International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada says the event supp...
James Peters Jul 09, 2023

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