Author Archives: James Peters
High risk sex offender found, rearrested in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - A high risk sex offender who disappeared from his halfway house has been found and rearrested by police in Vancouver. Police said they were looking for 39-year-old Tony Okanase, who had be...
Aug 14, 2022
B.C. Lions chase down Calgary Stampeders with 41-40 comeback win
CALGARY - Sean Whyte's 25-yard field goal with two seconds left in the fourth quarter capped a B.C. Lions' comeback in a 41-40 win over the host Calgary Stampeders on Saturday. Lions quarterback Natha...
Aug 13, 2022
BC General Employees' Union issues strike notice on behalf of 33,000 public servants
BURNABY, B.C. - The union representing about 33,000 staff in the B.C. Public Service Agency has issued a strike notice to the government. BC General Employees' Union president Stephanie Smith issued a...
Aug 13, 2022
Canadian Blood Services in talks around paid donations of plasma as supply dwindles
Canadian Blood Services says it is in talks with companies that pay donors for plasma as it faces a decrease in collections. The blood-collection agency issued a statement on Friday saying it is in "o...
Aug 13, 2022
B.C. 'clear' there's not enough housing as Vancouver encampment ordered dismantled
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's acting attorney general says the province was "clear" with Vancouver officials that the Crown corporation responsible for subsidized housing does not have enough spaces ...
Aug 12, 2022
Kamloops clubs see significant increase of liquor liability insurance due to the pandemic
KAMLOOPS - Club owners in B.C. are required to have liquor and liability insurance in the event of an incident happening on the property while alcohol is being served.A pair of Kamloops businessmen sa...
Aug 12, 2022
BC Wildfire Service urging caution heading into weekend after multiple spot fires sparked by lightning activity
KAMLOOPS - A severe thunderstorm warning came to fruition on Thursday (Aug. 11), bringing plenty of rain, thunder and lightning to the Kamloops area. Kamloops Fire Centre Information Officer Melanie B...
Aug 12, 2022
Thursday's flash flooding in Merritt devastates homeowners just getting back on their feet from November
MERRITT B.C. - A severe thunderstorm on Thursday night (Aug. 11) in Merritt has resulted in localized flash flooding, as basements, crawl spaces and yards were once again inundated with water."The wat...
Aug 12, 2022
B.C. Liberal leader Kevin Falcon outlines plan to bring new doctors to B.C.
KAMLOOPS - "Lives are being lost in British Columbia because of the poor quality of health care being delivered right now," said B.C. Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon. The Liberals are calling for action t...
Aug 11, 2022
City expects to see uptick in foot traffic, revenue due to Kamloops 55+ Games
KAMLOOPS - We're less than two weeks away from the Canada 55+ Games that are coming to Kamloops.The games take place from August 23 - 26, 2022, and has 26 different competitions in a variety of sports...
Aug 11, 2022
