Author Archives: James Peters

Lytton records hottest temperature across Canada this year as province bakes
LYTTON - The Village of Lytton is living up to its reputation as the hottest location in Canada. Temperatures in the Fraser Canyon community have surpassed 40 C for three consecutive days, including 4...
James Peters Aug 26, 2025

BC Wildfire to enact campfire ban Thursday for Kamloops, Cariboo fire centres
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildfire Service is enacting the first campfire ban of the season on Thursday (Aug 28) for the Kamloops and Cariboo fire centres. The bans will take effect at noon this Thursday (Aug...
James Peters Aug 26, 2025

Kamloops RCMP, family search for man missing since Friday
KAMLOOPS - Investigators would like your help tracking down a young Kamloops man who has been missing since last Friday (Aug. 22).Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Dana Napier says police and family are...
James Peters Aug 26, 2025

Search launched for woman missing after taking a walk near 100 Mile House property
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - RCMP are looking for tips as they investigate a mysterious missing persons case in 100 Mile House. In a news release, police say Elaine Christine Begg, 44, went for a walk behin...
James Peters Aug 26, 2025 Image Credit: Contributed / 100 Mile House RCMP

Two new spot fires pop up near Shuswap Lake
SICAMOUS, B.C. - BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) personnel are keeping an eye on a pair of small fires that popped up near Shuswap Lake Monday (Aug. 25). The BCWS website shows a new fire start near Cinnem...
James Peters Aug 26, 2025

Canada eyes deeper energy ties with Germany through critical minerals partnership
BERLIN - Canada is signing a critical minerals partnership with Germany that encourages the joint public financing of natural resources projects. Prime Minister Mark Carney says for too long, key Cana...
James Peters Aug 26, 2025

Do you expect staffing cuts in public schools will negatively impact your child's education when school resumes next month?
James Peters Aug 25, 2025 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)

New Heffley Creek wildfire start quickly held Monday
KAMLOOPS - A new wildfire start near Heffley Creek Monday (Aug. 25) is already being held, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).The fire was reported at the Heffley Creek Eco Depot and measured...
James Peters Aug 25, 2025

Explosion, fire at Salmon Arm landfill likely caused by lithium-ion battery: CSRD
SALMON ARM, B.C. - Officials in Salmon Arm say a fire that broke out in the city's landfill Monday (Aug. 25) has been brought under control.In a news release, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (C...
James Peters Aug 25, 2025

Alleged firebug nabbed in downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - RCMP collared a suspected firebug in downtown Kamloops Monday morning (Aug. 25).City of Kamloops Community Service Officers (CSOs) call RCMP and Kamloops Fire Rescue at about 4:15 a.m. Mond...
James Peters Aug 25, 2025

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