Author Archives: James Peters
Giant trees still fall amid old-growth funding lag for B.C. First Nations
British Columbia has asked First Nations if they want old-growth forests set aside from logging, allowing time for long-term planning of conservation and sustainable development, but it has yet to fun...
Nov 27, 2022
Heavy snow expected for South Thompson, parts of B.C. Saturday
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the South Thompson region highlighting that heavy snow is expected. A period of heavy snow and blowing snow is set to hit the a...
Nov 26, 2022
Interior Health sees increase in viral infections in children; fewer flu shots given
KAMLOOPS - British Columbia's and Canada's healthcare systems are under pressure as children across the country are being hospitalized due to an increase in viral infections of influenza, RSV and COVI...
Nov 25, 2022
CFJC Midday - Staving off aging with Eunoia Skin Care and Laser Spa
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Nov 25, 2022
Ottawa commits $39.4M to support Indigenous languages in the North
DETTAH, N.W.T. - The federal government says it is investing $39.4 million to support Indigenous languages in the territories. The funding is to go to communities, organizations and governments to rec...
Nov 25, 2022
Snowfall warnings, storm watches issued for southern B.C.
VANCOUVER - Environment Canada has issued a dozen snowfall warnings or winter storm watches for communities across southern British Columbia. A Pacific frontal system is expected to sweep through the ...
Nov 25, 2022
Tk'emlups chosen as B.C.'s candidate to bid for 2027 North American Indigenous Games
TK'EMLUPS - Tk'emlups te Secwpemc (TteS) will be B.C.'s candidate to host the 2027 North American Indigenous Games. In a news release issued Friday (Nov. 25) morning, TteS says Kamloops was selected a...
Nov 25, 2022
RCMP expected to provide larger update into Coquihalla closure
MERRITT, B.C. - The Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt reopened early Wednesday (Nov. 23) evening after a closure due to a police incident earlier in the day.In a news release, RCMP say they'...
Nov 24, 2022
Province promising more mental health funding; 'ideological block' could prevent Car 40 expansion in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - David Eby's promise to improve public safety while supporting people in crisis includes expanding mental-health crisis response teams with the aim of taking pressure off police. In Kamloops...
Nov 23, 2022
Police incident closes Coquihalla Wednesday
MERRITT, B.C. - UPDATE: RCMP say motorists should expect the Coquihalla Highway to be closed "for the next few hours" due to an active and unfolding police incident. In a brief news release, B.C. RCMP...
Nov 23, 2022
