Author Archives: James Peters

Nicola Valley Rodeo Grounds complete years worth of upgrades
MERRRITT, B.C. - The Nicola Valley Rodeo Association (NVRA) have completed various electrical work at the grounds. All the work completed has been in the works since 2011 when the NVRA was awarded a g...
James Peters Jun 08, 2023

Logging truck failure set off crash that killed 3 in Cranbrook, B.C.: RCMP
CRANBROOK, B.C. - Mounties in Cranbrook, B.C., say a mechanical failure of a loaded logging truck set off a crash east of the community that killed three people in an oncoming vehicle. The crash on Hi...
James Peters Jun 07, 2023

Wildfire roundup: What you need to know about blazes burning across Canada
Hundreds of wildfires are burning across Canada, prompting widespread evacuations and blanketing cities in smoke. Here's a look at developments Wednesday: Ontarians urged not to start campfires As smo...
James Peters Jun 07, 2023

With obstetrics clinic's future in doubt, Interior Health gives expectant Kamloops mothers a lifeline
KAMLOOPS - Soon-to-be mothers without an obstetrics doctor may soon be receiving a call for prenatal care.Tuesday morning (June 6), Interior Health announced the opening of a midwifery antenatal clini...
James Peters Jun 06, 2023

Kamloops real estate market on the rise; prices steady
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops and area real estate market is picking up steam after an early-year lull. According to new statistics provided by the Association of Interior Realtors (AIR), there were 273 uni...
James Peters Jun 06, 2023

2023 Music in the Park lineup unveiled
KAMLOOPS - The lineup for Music in the Park 2023 in Kamloops has been unveiled. The free, nightly summer concert season at Riverside Park in July and August, supported by the City of Kamloops and BCLC...
James Peters Jun 06, 2023

Provincial disaster assistance for flood damage extended to some TNRD properties
KAMLOOPS - The province has expanded its Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) program in response to spring flooding to include part of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD). High water on Cache...
James Peters Jun 05, 2023

Do you agree with adding more business opportunities in Riverside Park?
James Peters Jun 05, 2023 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)

Memorial Moments with Earl Seitz - Mark Recchi
He never had a chance to hoist the Memorial Cup, but his name is synonymous with junior hockey in Kamloops - after all, his name is on the street signs outside of Sandman Centre. In this episode, Earl...
James Peters May 30, 2023

AG largely praises B.C. COVID-19 tourism supports, cites 'minor' shortfalls
VICTORIA - B.C's auditor general says the province's COVID-19 support program for the devastated tourism industry followed most required guidelines, though he raised some concerns about the way it was...
James Peters May 30, 2023

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