Author Archives: James Peters
Nicola Valley Hospital ER closed Sunday to Monday due to limited physician availability
MERRITT - Residents are being advised of the closure of the Emergency department at the Nicola Valley Hospital due to limited physician availability.From 8:00 a.m., Sunday (August 21) to 8:00 a.m. Mon...
Aug 21, 2022
Scientists to take 'CAT scan' of B.C. volcano to locate best geothermal energy spots
Scientists are planning a "CAT scan" of a British Columbia volcano to help harness the underground heat that turns rock into magma for renewable energy. "Canadians are often surprised to know there's ...
Aug 21, 2022
'This group just stuck with it': Winning world juniors gold special for Canada
EDMONTON - Canada's under-20 men's hockey team got to know adversity intimately over the past year-and-a-half. The trials and tribulations paid off Saturday night as the team won gold at the world jun...
Aug 21, 2022
Lytton River Festival returns after 2021 celebration was cancelled due to fires
LYTTON - After enduring a devastating wildfire in 2021, a key community event is back at the end of August.On August 27 and 28, the Lytton River Festival features musicians, live dancing, artisans, ch...
Aug 20, 2022
MLA John Rustad says he has "no animosity" toward BC Liberal Party after ouster
VICTORIA - A British Columbia MLA says he holds no animosity toward the BC Liberal Party or its leader after being ousted from its caucus earlier this week. John Rustad, who represents Nechako Lakes i...
Aug 20, 2022
Broncos look to keep win streak alive as they take on Rams Saturday at home
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Broncos are looking to go to 3-1 on the season as they take on the visiting Langley Rams.Riding a two-game winning streak to start the season 2-1, the Broncos take the field at...
Aug 20, 2022
B.C. First Nation arrives in Scotland, asks museum to return totem pole taken in 1929
VANCOUVER - Delegates from the Nisga'a First Nation are in Scotland this week to discuss repatriating a memorial totem pole it says was stolen nearly a century ago. Seven members, including Nisga'a Na...
Aug 20, 2022
Stigma against psychedelics could fade with decriminalization in B.C., experts say
Decriminalization of some hard drugs in British Columbia could help reduce stigma around psychedelic substances that have medicinal value, but have been caught up in the war on drugs, experts say. "Th...
Aug 20, 2022
Timeline of Canada's call to abandon 2015 appeal over residential schools fundraiser
OTTAWA - Canada's decision to abandon its appeal of a 2015 court ruling that freed Catholic groups from the need to raise $25 million for residential school survivors has caused anger and confusion. L...
Aug 20, 2022
Supt. Syd Lecky reflects on four years serving Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP's top cop, Supt. Syd Lecky is leaving the city after four years of serving in his position. Lecky is pursuing a new position as he is going to the Northwest Territories to bec...
Aug 19, 2022
