Author Archives: James Peters
B.C. Crown says bail policy changes need to come from federal government
VICTORIA - A snapshot of bail hearings in British Columbia shows only about a quarter of repeat offenders were kept in custody until their trial for violent offences. The BC Prosecution Service gather...
Apr 24, 2023
B.C. court decision a 'significant win' for parental rights, commissioner says
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's human rights commissioner says a court decision about workplace discrimination involving the mother of a young child is "a significant win for gender equality." Commissi...
Apr 24, 2023
Public-service strike: Union stepping up picketing efforts starting Monday
OTTAWA - Canada's biggest federal public service union is preparing to ramp up its ongoing strike by moving picket lines to strategic locations such as ports on Monday. Public Service Alliance of Cana...
Apr 23, 2023
Canada suspends Sudan consular services as diplomats evacuated
Ottawa has suspended consular services in Sudan amid reports of allied countries evacuating Canadian diplomats and as armed conflict escalates in the East-African country. Global Affairs Canada says C...
Apr 23, 2023
Premiers united in call for bail reform after meeting with police chiefs, says Eby
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier David Eby says his provincial and territorial counterparts are unanimous in calling on the federal government to implement bail reforms and expand support to fight ...
Apr 21, 2023
Body found in Valleyview dumpster; RCMP looking to determine if death was suspicious
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are trying to determine whether the death of a person whose body was found in a Valleyview dumpster last night was suspicious. Friday morning, Mounties continued to work at th...
Apr 21, 2023 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Kamloops Fire Rescue puts out structure fire in Mount Paul industrial area
UPDATE (9 a.m.): Kamloops Fire Rescue reports no injuries following Thursday's structure fire on Okanagan Way.Deputy Chief Ryan Cail says 23 firefighters responded to the Mount Paul industrial area fi...
Apr 21, 2023
National Canadian Film Day has big Kamloops connection
KAMLOOPS - The annual National Canadian Film Day celebrated its 10th year Wednesday (April 19). Canadian films are showcased across the country through free streaming events at select theatres as well...
Apr 20, 2023
RCMP look to identify suspect in North Shore stabbing
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are looking for the public's help as they investigate a stabbing on the Kamloops North Shore.Detachment spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says the stabbing took place last Saturday (Apr...
Apr 20, 2023
Do drivers hit buildings in Kamloops more than elsewhere? ICBC says yes
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops may not be the B.C. capital of vehicles crashing into buildings - but it's close.A Volkswagen careened into a North Shore restaurant Monday afternoon (April 17), causing extensive ...
Apr 20, 2023
