Author Archives: James Peters

Worksafe B.C. flagged deficiencies in TRU safe workplace policy before investigation into administrators began
Before an independent investigation was conducted after allegations of bullying and harassment against two senior administrators at Thompson Rivers University, Worksafe B.C. had looked into the same i...
James Peters Jan 21, 2023

'Homicide in slow motion': Police urged to tackle stalking amid rise of tracking tech
VANCOUVER - Stephanie Forster did everything right. She obtained a restraining order, changed her phone number and moved three times in six months. She once found an Apple AirTag in her car so she ask...
James Peters Jan 21, 2023

Bones found east of Peterson Creek: Kamloops RCMP
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are investigating after bones were found east of Peterson Creek.In a news release issued Friday (Jan. 20) morning, RCMP say they received the report Thursday (Jan. 19) at 12:3...
James Peters Jan 20, 2023

Police seek witnesses and video on suspicious deaths in North Okanagan
COLDSTREAM, B.C. - The investigation into the discovery of two bodies at a home in Coldstream has police hoping someone saw something or caught it on video.The bodies were found by RCMP in a mobile ho...
James Peters Jan 20, 2023

Kamloops businesses split on extended patios
KAMLOOPS - The downtown Kamloops business community is split on whether extended patios should remain a permanent fixture. On Tuesday, Kamloops city council voted to partially remove the patio extensi...
James Peters Jan 19, 2023

Weekend for Kamloops RCMP includes large drug seizure, impaired driver and break-in
KAMLOOPS -Kamloops RCMP responded to approximately 372 public complaints from Friday (Jan. 13) to 9:00 a.m. on Monday (Jan. 16). Below are some incidents police attended.Large drug seizure downtownA l...
James Peters Jan 19, 2023

Senior administrator Milovick says TRU investigation cleared him
KAMLOOPS - Days after TRU revealed the results of an investigation into the conduct of two senior administrators at the university, Vice-President of Finance and Administration Matt Milovick told CFJC...
James Peters Jan 19, 2023

Vehicle fire closes Highway 5 east of Clearwater
UPDATE (11 a.m.): DriveBC says Highway 5 east of Clearwater is fully open.UPDATE (9:30 a.m.): DriveBC says Highway 5 east of Clearwater is now open to single-lane alternating traffic, although there i...
James Peters Jan 19, 2023

Winter shelter opens for people experiencing homelessness in Salmon Arm
SALMON ARM, B.C. - People experiencing homelessness in Salmon Arm will soon have access to a warm, safe place to sleep during the winter months.In a news release issued Tuesday (Jan. 17) morning, the ...
James Peters Jan 17, 2023

An unforgettable birthday for YMCA/YWCA 50/50 winner
KAMLOOPS - It's a birthday that Michelle McLeod will never forget, as she was announced as the winner of the Kamloops YMCA/YWCA 50/50 winner this morning (Jan. 17). McLeod received a phone call from B...
James Peters Jan 17, 2023

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