Author Archives: James Peters
Salmon Arm RCMP searching for wanted man
SALMON ARM, B.C. - Salmon Arm RCMP are asking for the public's help in finding a wanted man.In a news release issued Tuesday (July 18), police say Caleb Gerbrandt is wanted for breaching his probation...
Jul 19, 2023
British Columbia wildfires prompt more than 70 evacuation orders, alerts
Wildfires in British Columbia have prompted more than 70 current evacuation alerts or orders, with many clustered in the province's central Interior. The Cariboo Regional District has issued an order ...
Jul 16, 2023
Canada sees 100,000 square kilometres burned this record-breaking wildfire season
OTTAWA - Canada's record-breaking wildfire season has now seen 100,000 square kilometres of land scorched as blazes continue to burn out of control across the entire country. The total area burned is ...
Jul 16, 2023
Foreign interference shows need for Canada to get serious on media literacy: advocate
OTTAWA - As federal parties craft the scope of a possible inquiry into foreign interference, Canada's media-literacy charity argues governments and schools need to do a better job of preventing citize...
Jul 16, 2023
B.C. wildfires on the rise amid drought, federal help on the way
The number of wildfires in British Columbia continues to rise amid persistent drought, and federal aid -- including military resources -- is on the way. Bowinn Ma, B.C.'s minister of emergency managem...
Jul 15, 2023
Halston Bridge construction set to begin next week
KAMLOOPS - A second access route to the Kamloops North Shore will see construction activity in the coming days.In a news release, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure says work to rehabil...
Jul 15, 2023
Kamloops Mayor stressing importance to reduce water use
KAMLOOPS - Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson is urging residents to be mindful of water usage as drought conditions worsen in British Columbia.In a news release, the City of Kamloops says the Honourable Bowinn...
Jul 15, 2023
Ottawa unveils pathway to permanent residency for Ukrainians who have fled to Canada
OTTAWA - The federal government is announcing details of a long-awaited pathway for Ukrainians to seek permanent residency in Canada starting this fall. Ottawa says those who have fled Russia's illega...
Jul 15, 2023
Nicola Lake beaches closed due to algae bloom
MERRITT, B.C. - Interior Health has issued a beach closure for all of Nicola Lake because of a toxic algae bloom.The closure was issued Thursday (July 13). It impacts the entire lake, including Monck ...
Jul 14, 2023
Merritt Mayor Goetz calls for action after ER closure leads to emergency medical response at the front door
MERRITT B.C. - "The premier needs to get involved at this point. The boss needs to step in and kind of shake things up a little bit and that's what I'm wanting," said Merritt Mayor Mike Goetz.The Merr...
Jul 14, 2023
