Author Archives: James Peters
Former Kelowna mayor charged with sexual assault
The former mayor of Kelowna has been charged with one count of sexual assault. The decision to lay the charge against Colin Basran came after an investigation by Kelowna RCMP and a review of the evide...
Dec 7, 2022
Kamloops mayor watched Tuesday council meeting from home over ASK Wellness defamation concerns
KAMLOOPS - Reid Hamer-Jackson felt he had no choice but to step away from Tuesday's city council meeting and watch it from home instead. "If I didn't, there are a lot of things in the agenda - if I ha...
Dec 6, 2022
Kamloops RCMP ask for help finding car potentially linked to Aberdeen Mall robbery
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are asking the public if they recognize a Honda Civic that's connected to an armed robbery investigation.In a news release issued Tuesday (Dec. 6) morning, RCMP say they were ...
Dec 6, 2022
Will the current economic climate make you rein in your spending this holiday season?
Dec 5, 2022 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Blazers Stankoven, Bankier invited to Hockey Canada World Junior selection camp
KAMLOOPS - A pair of Kamloops Blazers forwards will be among those heading to Hockey Canada's World Junior selection camp later this week. Hockey Canada released its selection camp roster Monday (Dec....
Dec 5, 2022
COLLINS: Temporary shelters critical with colder weather
As we get into the cold months, shelters for the homeless are critical to their survival. As I write this column, it is minus 17 outside, and even those who are bundled up are cold. For those living o...
Dec 4, 2022
Chinese immigration to Canada record high from 2015, as some flee zero-COVID strategy
VANCOUVER - China's zero-COVID lockdowns have been linked to a rare wave of protests across the country in recent weeks, and immigration industry experts say the strict pandemic rules are also fuellin...
Dec 4, 2022
Blazers improve record with 3-0 win over Giants
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers inched up the standings once again with a win over the Vancouver Giants.In the 3-0 win Friday at the Sandman Centre, the Blazers were able to improve their record to 13...
Dec 3, 2022
Arctic chill over north and central coasts of B.C.: Environment Canada
VANCOUVER - Environment Canada is warning people who live on British Columbia's central and north coasts to dress warmly to avoid frostbite and hypothermia as frigid conditions are expected to persist...
Dec 3, 2022
Kamloops RCMP seek identity of person of interest in police incident
KAMLOOPS - A person of interest has been identified by Kamloops RCMP and they need the public's help in identifying the person.RCMP has released an image of the person of interest in a stolen vehicle ...
Dec 3, 2022
