Author Archives: James Peters
Saskatchewan stabbing spree highlights rural policing challenges, experts say
An ongoing manhunt for a suspect in a mass stabbing that shattered some small communities in Saskatchewan is raising fresh questions about rural policing in Canada. Police are continuing to search for...
Sep 06, 2022
Man found in Salmon Arm allegedly beat-up and abducted by suspects in Armstrong
VERNON, B.C. - RCMP are looking to talk to any witnesses after a man was allegedly assaulted and abducted by three suspects in Armstrong.On Saturday, Sept. 3, police responded to a report of an injure...
Sep 06, 2022
Missing Kamloops teen may be in Clearwater
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP says a teenager who has been missing for more than a week may have travelled to the Clearwater area.Liveea Bissat, 16, has not been seen since August 26. Kamloops RCMP is aski...
Sep 04, 2022
Downton Creek FSR wildfire: evacuation order issued by Squamish-Lillooet Regional District
LILLOOET - The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) has issued an evacuation order for the Electoral Area B (Downton Creek area) within its region, due to "immediate danger to life safety."The o...
Sep 04, 2022
Pineview Valley Elementary School a step closer to reality
KAMLOOPS - School Division (SD) 73 Board Chair Heather Grieve says the Pineview Valley Elementary School is a "step closer to reality."The possible school that has been talked about for some time in t...
Sep 03, 2022
Tournament Capital Ranch hosting former MLB players in home run derby for addictions Saturday
KAMLOOPS - An addiction recovery campaign is looking to create awareness while also putting on a show. During the National Softball Association (NSA) Canada Co-ed Slow-pitch World Series at the Tourna...
Sep 03, 2022
Special air quality statement issued for South Thompson region
KAMLOOPS - Residents in the South Thompson region may feel a little short of breath right now due to the smoke lingering in the air.On Saturday (Sept. 3), Environment Canada issued a Smoky Skies Bulle...
Sep 03, 2022
Salmon Arm RCMP seeks identity of armed robbery suspect
SALMON ARM - Salmon Arm RCMP is looking for a suspect involved in an armed robbery on August 25.Roughly after 7:30 p.m. RCMP responded to a call about an armed robbery.The man reportedly asked the vic...
Sep 03, 2022
Police investigation puts fighter pilot call sign meetings under microscope
OTTAWA - A police investigation into comments made at a social gathering of fighter pilots in June has cast a spotlight on a well-known but little-understood military tradition that some worry is anot...
Sep 03, 2022
Kamloops sporting events sees a boost in hotel occupancy and tourism
KAMLOOPS - During the summer months, sports events like the National Softball Association Canada Co-ed Slow-pitch World Series bring people to Kamloops in droves."In town this week we'll have 93 teams...
Sep 02, 2022
