Author Archives: James Peters
Deliberately set fires destroy bench, vehicle in Salmon Arm
SALMON ARM, B.C. - Police in Salmon Arm are investigating a pair of arson fires. In a news release, Cst. Andrew Hodges of Salmon Arm RCMP says the first fire was discovered last Friday (Nov. 21) at ab...
James Peters Nov 26, 2025
Another day, another hunter rescue for Kamloops Search and Rescue volunteers
WALHACHIN, B.C. - For the second straight day this week, Kamloops Search and Rescue (KSAR) volunteers were deployed to help rescue a hunting party.In a social media post, KSAR says the call came in ar...
James Peters Nov 26, 2025
City of Kamloops staff, councillors say mayor's effort to pause or relocate arts centre project are impossible
KAMLOOPS - As officials break ground on the Kamloops Centre for the Arts Wednesday (Nov. 26), City of Kamloops staff say there's no practical way to either pause or move the project.At Tuesday's Gover...
James Peters Nov 26, 2025
Monday B-train crash near Lytton killed Surrey man: BC Highway Patrol
LYTTON, B.C. - Police say a crash between two B-train semi trucks near Lytton Monday (Nov. 24) killed a Surrey man.The collision took place just before 9:00 a.m. Monday on the Tank Hill Bridge along t...
James Peters Nov 26, 2025
Kamloops Search and Rescue commends Cache Creek-area hunter for recognizing his limits, calling for help
CACHE CREEK, B.C. - Kamloops Search and Rescue (KSAR) is lauding a hunter for recognizing when he could not rescue himself and calling for help. The rescue unfolded Monday (Nov. 24) near Arrowstone Pa...
James Peters Nov 25, 2025

Do you believe the moratorium on oil tanker traffic should be lifted to accommodate another oil pipeline to the coast?
James Peters Nov 24, 2025 Image Credit: Vismax / Dreamstime.com
Art of Gardening - Hardy houseplants for the season
It's that time of year when we plant lovers turn their attention to houseplants that make the season special. Ivy Hik from Art Knapp's in Kamloops takes time to showcase a few that not only look festi...
James Peters Nov 20, 2025
Tk'emlúps Kúkwpi7 calls for OneBC leader Brodie's resignation
KAMLOOPS - The chief of Tk'emlups te Secwepemc has told her community she wants the leader of a far-right provincial political party to resign. In a letter distributed to community members Tuesday (No...
James Peters Nov 18, 2025
Kamloops council directs staff to find additional cuts after preliminary tax rate sits at 10.76%
KAMLOOPS - Last year, when Kamloops council wrapped up budget deliberations the projected tax increase for 2026 was 6.72 per cent. However, through a number of factors, that number now resides at 10.7...
James Peters Nov 18, 2025
RCMP arrest man in connection with auto thefts in Kamloops, Shuswap
KAMLOOPS - Police say they have arrested a man believed to be responsible for property crime throughout Kamloops and Salmon Arm. According to a release, the arrest took place on November 4 after an 'i...
James Peters Nov 18, 2025

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