Author Archives: James Peters

Local arts organizations support creation of non-profit society to operate Kamloops Centre for the Arts
KAMLOOPS - On Thursday (Aug. 28), City of Kamloops staff were asked by the Build Kamloops Committee to begin the process of creating a non-profit organization to run the day-to-day operations of the K...
James Peters Aug 28, 2025

'It's left a big hole in our lives'; One year after Coquihalla hit-and-run, victim's family pleads for information
MERRITT, B.C. - The family of a man killed in a hit-and-run on the Coquihalla Highway one year ago is making a desperate appeal for information.The body of Buddy Rhodes, 24, was found at the side of t...
James Peters Aug 28, 2025

Hospitality industry in Kamloops region seeing a net-positive year
KAMLOOPS - Local tourism-based businesses are seeing a strong year and a bounceback since the COVID-19 pandemic. This is due to a variety of factors, including many Canadians changing their vacation p...
James Peters Aug 28, 2025

Pair of paddle boarders rescued from North Thompson River Tuesday
KAMLOOPS - More than a dozen members of Kamloops Search and Rescue (KSAR) leapt into action Tuesday (Aug. 26) to help a pair of paddle boarders marooned in the North Thompson River.In a social media p...
James Peters Aug 27, 2025

Authorities say Minneapolis school shooter has been 'contained'
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A shooting occurred Wednesday morning during the first week of classes at a Minneapolis Catholic school, Minnesota governor's said. Authorities gave no immediate information on the ...
James Peters Aug 27, 2025

Seymour Arm-area fire grows to 10ha
SEYMOUR ARM, B.C. - The wildfire danger rating is high for most of the Kamloops Fire Centre - with pockets of extreme, especially to the southwest.The only significant wildfire in the region Wednesday...
James Peters Aug 27, 2025

Carney tours Latvian military base to wrap up European trip
DAI - Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Latvia this morning visiting troops stationed as part of Canada's largest overseas mission. Latvia is home to Operation Reassurance, a multi-national deployment ...
James Peters Aug 27, 2025

B.C. anglers flock for sockeye, but experts warn of decades-long declines for salmon
VANCOUVER - British Columbia anglers have been standing shoulder to shoulder on stretches of the Fraser River this week, hoping to hook a sockeye salmon during a rare recreational opportunity to catch...
James Peters Aug 27, 2025

Lytton records hottest temperature across Canada this year as province bakes
LYTTON - The Village of Lytton is living up to its reputation as the hottest location in Canada. Temperatures in the Fraser Canyon community have surpassed 40 C for three consecutive days, including 4...
James Peters Aug 26, 2025

Pet health becoming an increasing concern due to scorching BC Interior weather
KAMLOOPS - The heat warning temperatures this week can be extremely dangerous to all pets. As heat warnings persist throughout the week, being mindful of pet and animal health is vital. Ensuring they ...
James Peters Aug 26, 2025

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