Author Archives: James Peters
What each province, territory did on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Friday was the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. The federal government made Sept. 30 a statutory holiday for its workers and federally regulated...
Oct 2, 2022
B.C. report on repeat offending identifies three key recommendations
VICTORIA - The Province of British Columbia received the final investigative report about the challenges of repeat offending.In a government release Saturday (Oct. 1), an investigation was made identi...
Oct 2, 2022
Inflation hits international students hard, with some turning to food banks
VANCOUVER - Laughter lights up the gathering twilight at Langara College in Vancouver, where first-year health science student Jagiit Singh is chatting with friends next to the school's fountain. But ...
Oct 2, 2022
Blazers hit road to take on Chiefs Saturday
SPOKANE - The hometown Kamloops Blazers are in action Saturday (October 1) as they hit the road off to Spokane. In only the Blazers' second game of the 2022-23 WHL regular season, Kamloops takes on th...
Oct 1, 2022
ROTHENBURGER: Canadians are getting the message about Truth and Reconciliation
ACTION, NOT JUST WORDS. We hear that a lot these days in any discussion of reconciliation, and it undoubtedly was spoken many times yesterday, for it was National Truth and Reconciliation Day. The eve...
Oct 1, 2022
Canada has now ended its COVID-19 travel restrictions, mask mandates
OTTAWA - As of this morning, travellers to Canada do not need to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 - and wearing a mask on planes and trains is now optional, though it is still recommended. P...
Oct 1, 2022
BC Wildfire Service warns season not yet over amid drought
VANCOUVER - Seemingly endless summer conditions in British Columbia have prompted a warning that this year's "very unique fire season" in the province is not yet over. Hot and dry conditions persist, ...
Oct 1, 2022
Coldwater poet in Ottawa to recite poem inspired by his time at the Kamloops Residential School
MERRITT B.C. - September 30th is the National Day For Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. As part of the day, events will take place around the country including in our nation's capital. The ceremony ...
Sep 29, 2022
B.C. pharmacists to renew, issue prescriptions as part of reworked health plan
VANCOUVER - British Columbia is expanding the power of pharmacists to renew and issue prescriptions as part of a wide-ranging strategy to relieve pressure on family doctors and emergency departments. ...
Sep 29, 2022
Kamloops woman calls for signage after dog careens over cliff in Peterson Creek Park
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops woman is renewing a call for signage near the top of the canyon in Peterson Creek Park after a traumatic close call with her dog.Elizabeth Maki says she was hiking in Peterson Cr...
Sep 29, 2022
