Author Archives: James Peters
Dramatic week ahead as Trudeau, ministers testify at Emergencies Act inquiry
OTTAWA - The final sprint is on at the Public Order Emergency Commission, which has already heard from more than 60 witnesses over five weeks on the government's response to last winter's "Freedom Con...
Nov 20, 2022
Canada soccer fans opt for communal viewings of 'monumental' World Cup appearance
Kyla Rose was still a few months away from being born the last time Canada played in the FIFA World Cup in 1986. On Wednesday, when the men's national team makes its first appearance at the tournament...
Nov 20, 2022
Three suspects charged in Merritt kidnapping incident
MERRITT - Three people are being held in custody after being charged following an alleged kidnapping in Merritt. In a news release, Merritt RCMP states that officers heard a gunshot in the 1300 block ...
Nov 19, 2022
Blazers inch up standings with 4-1 win over Giants
LANGLEY - The Kamloops Blazers' record improves to 9-4-2-1 following a 4-1 win over the Vancouver Giants.Four different goal scorers made up the total in Friday's win over the Giants in the balanced e...
Nov 19, 2022
Sun Peaks Resort opens for ski season Saturday
SUN PEAKS - Ski season is officially here at the Sun Peaks resort.The world-renowned resort officially opened its chairlifts Saturday (November 19) signaling the start of the season.Following steady s...
Nov 19, 2022
Here's how Canada stacks up against other countries when it comes to high inflation
OTTAWA - Decades-high inflation has Canadians worried about the rising cost of living, but as gloomy as things may seem, Canada appears to be faring better than many other major economies. Its nationa...
Nov 19, 2022
Drought state of emergency lifted for B.C.'s Sunshine Coast, water restrictions stay
SECHELT, B.C. - A state of local emergency in response to drought along British Columbia's Sunshine Coast has been lifted as water flow returned to a key water source. A statement from the Regional Di...
Nov 18, 2022
Local teen raises thousands for Kamloops Hospice with holiday light display
KAMLOOPS - More than 42,000 lights decorate the McNutt house on Dallas Drive. The Christmas wonderland marks the home base and donation drop-off for Cassie's Charity Drive - an annual fundraiser put o...
Nov 18, 2022
B.C. Liberals expecting new premier Eby to push 'flurry of announcements'
KAMLOOPS -As David Eby was being sworn in as the 37th premier of British Columbia Friday afternoon (Nov. 18), the leader of the official opposition was in Kamloops."I guarantee you will see a whole fl...
Nov 18, 2022
SOUND OFF: Green Party policies more relevant than ever
THIS LETTER WAS SUBMITTED in response to Mel Rothenburger's Nov. 15 column entitled, "It won't matter who becomes new Green leader; the party is done." The Green Party of Canada remains an established...
Nov 18, 2022
