Author Archives: James Peters

Two men arrested then sent to hospital after bear spray attack in Salmon Arm
SALMON ARM, B.C. - Two men were arrested after a reported bear spray attack in Salmon Arm early Wednesday (April 19) morning.In a news release, Salmon Arm RCMP say they were called to Beatty Avenue at...
James Peters Apr 20, 2023

Grass fire caused by campfire; Kamloops RCMP launch criminal probe
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP say a campfire caused a large grass fire that encroached on homes in the West End Wednesday afternoon (April 19).In a news release, Superintendent Jeff Pelley says a criminal ...
James Peters Apr 19, 2023

Kamloops West End homeowner describes moments grass fire approached his backyard
KAMLOOPS - A homeowner in the Kamloops West End is describing the harrowing moments a brush fire approached his property Wednesday afternoon (April 19).WATCH: Firefighters douse Wednesday's grass fire...
James Peters Apr 19, 2023

Grass fire breaks out in Kamloops' West End
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: (3:40 p.m.): Kamloops Fire Rescue says the fire is now under control. 3:36 pm Update: The fire is now under control. KFR responded immediately with multiple apparatus'. No structure...
James Peters Apr 19, 2023 Image Credit: Contributed

Kamloops RCMP searching for wanted 42-year-old man
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are asking for the public's help in finding a wanted 42-year-old man.In a news release issued Wednesday (April 19) morning, police say Trevor Boyd Scott is wanted on an endors...
James Peters Apr 19, 2023

UPDATE: Evacuation Alert issued for Pavilion Reserve
ASHCROFT, B.C. - UPDATE (5:40 p.m.): The Ts'kw'aylaxw First Nation has issued an evacuation alert for Pavilion Indian Reserve #1 due to the Southeast Skwish Creek wildfire. Residents of the reserve sh...
James Peters Apr 18, 2023

Mustard Seed details successes, challenges at Alliance Church emergency shelter
KAMLOOPS - The Mustard Seed reported on its emergency winter shelter at Kamloops council's regular meeting Tuesday (April 18) - a report filled with both successes and frustrations.The social agency o...
James Peters Apr 18, 2023

RCMP trying to determine why car collided with Kamloops North Shore restaurant
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP investigators are still trying to determine why a car crashed into a North Shore restaurant Monday afternoon (April 18).The Volkswagen slammed into Moon Wok Chinese Restaurant...
James Peters Apr 18, 2023

SD73 unveils Pineview school architect, establishes engagement committee
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops-Thompson School District will partner with a familiar name to design a new elementary school in Pineview Valley.This week, the district announced Station One Architects will co...
James Peters Apr 18, 2023

Millions in funding going towards wastewater projects in Chase and Cache Creek, drinking water system in Lytton
KAMLOOPS - The Village of Chase, the Village of Cache Creek and the Village of Lytton were big recipients in the latest round of infrastructure funding from the federal government.In a news release is...
James Peters Apr 18, 2023

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