Author Archives: James Peters
Drugs seized after North Shore traffic stop for vehicle dragging metal
KAMLOOPS - A routine traffic stop led to a big drug seizure on the Kamloops North Shore early Thursday morning (Feb. 2). In a news release, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says an offic...
Feb 02, 2023
Kamloops' Kruger mill 'situated better than most:' union
KAMLOOPS - The forestry sector in British Columbia has been struggling with approximately 800 jobs being lost in the past few weeks as three separate mills have announced closures. Other mills have al...
Feb 02, 2023
Fallout from Sahali naloxone flap a chance for discussion on toxic drug crisis: SD73 superintendent
KAMLOOPS - In 2022, 34 people under the age of 19 died as a result of the toxic drug supply in BC. It was just one of the shocking statistics from the BC Coroners Service report that came out on Tuesd...
Feb 01, 2023
Drug users say B.C. 'fight continues' during decriminalization amid safe supply calls
VANCOUVER - Members of an advocacy group for drug users have gathered to celebrate the start of decriminalization in British Columbia and discuss how they will "fight back" against any efforts to seiz...
Feb 01, 2023
Prized French Bulldog, presumed stolen, returned to Cherry Creek family
KAMLOOPS - Nearly three weeks after she was stolen, a prized French Bulldog has been returned to her Cherry Creek family. Whisper, a long-haired Frenchy, was discovered missing on the morning of Jan. ...
Feb 01, 2023
Ashcroft firefighter and police charity game raises nearly $12,000 for Honour Ranch
ASHCROFT, B.C. - A charity hockey game in Ashcroft raised nearly $12,000 for Honour Ranch.On Jan. 21, the village's local firefighters and RCMP officers played in the third annual Guns and Hoses chari...
Feb 01, 2023
Weekend for Kamloops RCMP includes North Shore streak, missing front tire, and stolen truck found
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP responded to approximately 342 public complaints from Friday (Jan. 27) to 9 a.m. on Monday (Jan. 30). Below are some incidents police attended.North Shore streakerA man was ar...
Feb 01, 2023
Kamloops' Kruger mill thriving as forestry sector struggles
KAMLOOPS - The forestry sector in British Columbia has been dealing with curtailments, realignments and mill closures across the province.Kruger Specialty Papers acquired the Kamloops pulp mill in Jun...
Jan 31, 2023
Vehicle incident closes Highway 97 near Monte Creek
KAMLOOPS - A vehicle incident has Highway 97 between Kamloops and Vernon closed in both directions Tuesday (Jan. 31).DriveBC first reported of the incident nearly three kilometres east of Monte Creek ...
Jan 31, 2023
Kamloops saw record 90 overdose deaths in 2022; B.C. rate slowed slightly
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops suffered its deadliest year due to illicit drugs in 2022.According to the latest preliminary data by the BC Coroners Service, 90 people died in the City of Kamloops last year due t...
Jan 31, 2023
