Author Archives: James Peters

CFJC Midday - The Sandman Centre transformation ahead of 2023 Memorial Cup
Kamloops Blazers President Norm Daley shows us how the arena has transformed to allow for more space for teams, officials, media and VIP's from across the country.
James Peters May 19, 2023

Vernon-raised B.C. Lions linebacker emerging as a starter
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. Lions have kicked off training camp ahead of their 69th season in the Canadian Football League (CFL). With the team looking primarily the same from last season, one local linebacke...
James Peters May 18, 2023

Dozens of vehicles damaged at Sahali car dealership; similar incident at North Shore location may be connected
KAMLOOPS - RCMP in Kamloops have arrested a suspect after a rash of vehicles were damaged at a pair of commercial locations in the city. In a news release issued Thursday, detachment spokesperson Cpl....
James Peters May 18, 2023

Province upgrades Shuswap River to flood watch
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. River Forecast Centre has upgraded the Shuswap River to a flood watch stage.In a bulletin posted Thursday morning (May 18), the province says the river is flowing at a 2-year high ...
James Peters May 18, 2023

Kamloops loses 13 lives in April due to toxic drug supply
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops saw a staggering number of deaths due to the use of illicit drugs in April.According to the latest preliminary data by the BC Coroners Service, 206 people died province-wide in Apr...
James Peters May 18, 2023

Organizers prepare for bigger crowds at Falkland Stampede
FALKLAND, B.C. - The 103rd annual Falkland Stampede is set to go over the long weekend, and organizers hope it will be the biggest in history.Speaking with Vernon Matters, rodeo manager Melissa Seaman...
James Peters May 18, 2023

French bulldog stolen from downtown Kamloops found
KAMLOOPS - A French bulldog reported stolen from downtown Kamloops last week will be returned to its rightful owner.In a news release, Kamloops RCMP say they were told that Luna was stolen from inside...
James Peters May 17, 2023

Toys 'R' Us to reopen in former Bed Bath and Beyond location in Sahali
KAMLOOPS - Children and parents, rejoice! Toys 'R' Us is returning to Kamloops.In a news release issued Wednesday (May 17), Toys 'R' Us Canada announced it has purchased the majority of the Canadian l...
James Peters May 17, 2023

Shuswap Lake levels showing rapid increase
SALMON ARM, B.C. - Officials say the levels of Shuswap Lake are rising rapidly.An update Tuesday (May 16) from the Columbia Shuswap Regional District said the spike is due to the hot weather accelerat...
James Peters May 17, 2023

Blazers are back at it as the start of the Memorial Cup tournament looms
KAMLOOPS - After six days away from the ice in the wake of a devastating 4-2 loss to the Seattle Thunderbirds in Game 6 of the WHL's Western Conference Championship, the Blazers are back on the ice in...
James Peters May 16, 2023

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