Author Archives: James Peters
B.C. warns wildfire threats remain despite rain, cooler conditions in some places
VICTORIA - The BC Wildfire Service says the threat of new fires remains across much of the province despite rain in the north and along the coast, as well as some cooler temperatures in the forecast. ...
Sep 19, 2025
Edmonton flight bolsters Kamloops Airport summer activity
KAMLOOPS - A steady number of passengers arrived and departed from the Kamloops Airport this summer, in part because of a new direct flight to Edmonton, which worked well for both WestJet and Kamloops...
Sep 18, 2025
Conference centre packed for United Way BC kickoff event
KAMLOOPS - Thursday (Sept. 18th) is United Way BC Day, when unions, companies and non-profits get to see the impact their time and money have had on helping communities across the province. The Thomps...
Sep 18, 2025
TRUSU celebrates landmark 15th year for Kamloops' longest-running pride parade
KAMLOOPS - More than 100 students gathered outside the Campus Activity Centre Wednesday (Sept. 17) morning for the 15th annual Thompson Rivers University Student Union (TRUSU) pride parade. The event ...
Sep 17, 2025
Wildfire north of Kamloops held at 3.7ha: BC Wildfire Service
KAMLOOPS - Less than 24 hours after it was discovered, the Stuart Lake wildfire north of Kamloops is being held.In an update to its website, the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says the fire is measured at...
Sep 17, 2025
Blazers release D Gugyelka, reassign G Kabrud
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers are saying goodbye to another veteran prior to the start of the 2025-26 Western Hockey League regular season.The team announced Wednesday (Sept. 17) it has released 18-...
Sep 17, 2025
Smoke expected to be visible along Highway 5 as wildfire near McLure grows to three hectares
KAMLOOPS - Smoke is expected to be highly visible from the Yellowhead Highway near McLure and surrounding communities north of Kamloops Wednesday (Sept. 17). The BC Wildfire Service says the Stuart La...
Sep 17, 2025
Construction on Gateway 286 rest stop near Merritt expected to be complete in spring 2026: developer
MERRITT, B.C. - Kelowna-based developer Troika is eyeing a completion date in May or June 2026 for the Gateway 286 project at the intersection of Highways 5 and 97C near Merritt. Residents passing by ...
Sep 17, 2025
City surveys to show gaps in childcare support across Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops will seek feedback via a pair of surveys this fall as it works on a child care action plan. Details about that plan - and the status of childcare in the city - will be ...
Sep 16, 2025
Blazers trade F Sullivan to Tigers, acquire F Cooper from 'Tips
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers have made a pair of player moves Tuesday (Sept. 16) as the team finalizes its roster for the 2025-26 Western Hockey League season.First, the team traded 2006-born forwa...
Sep 16, 2025
