Author Archives: James Peters
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....
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
May 16, 2023
Missing kayaker found dead near Chase
CHASE, B.C. - RCMP say a missing kayaker near Chase has been found dead.In a news release, Chase RCMP say on Sunday afternoon (May 14) at about 4:00 p.m., officers were alerted to a kayaker in distres...
May 16, 2023
Aberdeen, Knutsford residents on edge after vehicles destroyed by arson fires
KAMLOOPS - A string of arsons has many in the neighbourhoods of Aberdeen and Knutsford on edge after three families woke in the middle of the night to the smell of diesel and the sight of flames. Arou...
May 15, 2023
