Author Archives: James Peters
No re-entry: Sandman Centre undergoes policy changes for ticketed events
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Blazers fans and concert-goers will need to finish their drinks, food or smokes before entering Sandman Centre going forward.In a news release issued Friday (March 31), the City of...
Mar 31, 2023
Sandman Centre's temporary platform cost partly due to miscommunication: host committee
KAMLOOPS - After a recent announcement from the City of Kamloops coming to an agreement to fund 50 per cent of the temporary platform for the 2023 Memorial Cup, there are some questions being asked ab...
Mar 30, 2023
Memorial Cup Host Committee to cover other half of temporary platform at Sandman Centre
KAMLOOPS - The Memorial Cup Host Committee will cover the additional $100,000 towards a temporary platform in Sandman Centre.In a joint statement with the City of Kamloops Wednesday (March 29) afterno...
Mar 30, 2023
'No plan for a return to any measure of fiscal prudence': Kamloops MP Caputo
OTTAWA - On Tuesday (March 28), Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland presented the 2023 federal budget in Ottawa. The Liberals' latest budget announced new spending, primarily on the clean economy and h...
Mar 29, 2023
RCMP ask for help tracking down wanted Kamloops man
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE (March 31): RCMP say Wolfe was located on Thursday (March 30). WEDNESDAY: Kamloops RCMP would like your help tracking down a man wanted on a series of charges. Jason Kyle Wolfe, 34, ...
Mar 29, 2023
B.C. announces increased rates for foster parents and kinship care providers
VICTORIA - Foster families in British Columbia will get a monthly pay raise of hundreds of dollars starting April 1. Mitzi Dean, the child and family development minister, says families fostering kids...
Mar 29, 2023
Small wildfire breaks out near Coldwater
MERRITT, B.C. - With the spring upon us and temperatures heating up, the wildfire season is beginning.Officials report a wildfire broke out yesterday (March 28) at Lemoto Creek, near Coldwater 1. It i...
Mar 29, 2023
Budget aims for a smoother passenger experience, but 'devil is in the details'
MONTREAL - The federal government has air travel on its radar after laying out plans in its budget to speed up airport security screening and reduce flight delays. Tabled Tuesday by the Liberals follo...
Mar 29, 2023
ROTHENBURGER: City's share of Memorial Cup 'platform' is a $100,000 gift from taxpayers
THE MEMORIAL CUP will bring a lot of people to the Tournament Capital. They'll spend money here. Hockey fans, especially Blazers fans, will have a great time. It will be quite the party.But then there...
Mar 29, 2023
Budget 2023: Key highlights from the federal Liberals' spending plan
OTTAWA - The federal Liberal government has released a 2023-24 spending plan that prioritizes spending on health care, transitioning Canadian businesses to a clean economy and offering affordability m...
Mar 28, 2023
