Author Archives: James Peters
What do you think the voter turnout will be for this year's civic election in the City of Kamloops?
Sep 14, 2026 Voters line up to cast their ballots in the 2022 municipal election. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Do you think school zone speed limits should be in effect year-round?
Sep 8, 2026 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Do you support Canada walking away from trade negotiations with the U.S. or would you rather Canada take a softer approach?
Aug 31, 2026 Image Credit: The Canadian Press
Kamloops-area heat and smoke to intensify as officials warn of 'explosive' conditions
KAMLOOPS - The heat and smoke will get more intense in the days ahead as the Kamloops area enters the heart of wildfire season. After a brief period of cooler and more humid weather, forecasters are c...
Aug 4, 2026 Sign warning about the extreme fire danger rating at Peterson Creek Park on Aug. 4, 2026. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
B.C. officials say provincial state of emergency not necessary after calls from Cariboo MLA Doerkson
KAMLOOPS - Provincial officials say there is no need for a B.C.-wide state of emergency due to wildfires at this time, despite calls from the MLA in the South Cariboo and the opposition B.C. Conservat...
Aug 4, 2026 Mexican firefighters arriving at Abbotsford International Airport on Aug. 3, 2026. (Image Credit: Global BC)
'I'm describing it as a nightmare': Pear Lake wildfire evacuees find refuge in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Teri Patterson, evacuated from her home about 20 kilometres southwest of Clinton since July 23, said the Emergency Support Services Active Reception Centre on McArthur Island has been a hav...
Aug 4, 2026 Teri Patterson (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Is a state of emergency for the wildfire situation in BC warranted?
Aug 4, 2026 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Should there be more City of Kamloops lifeguards monitoring the Thompson River?
Jul 27, 2026 Image Credit: CFJC Today (File Photo)
Village of Clinton still standing with some structure losses, but wildfire still looms
CLINTON, B.C. - An official with the village of Clinton says the community is largely still standing after an overnight battle against a raging wildfire. Brian Doddridge, with the village's emergency ...
Jul 25, 2026 The Pear Lake wildfire near Clinton. (Image Credit: Annette Roehlig/Facebook)
With wildfires burning across British Columbia, have you prepared an evacuation grab-and-go bag?
Jul 20, 2026 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
