Author Archives: James Peters
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
RCMP investigating armed robbery at Savona gas station
SAVONA, B.C. - RCMP are investigating a frightening armed robbery in Savona Tuesday night (Aug. 9). In a news release, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says it happened at a gas station ...
Aug 10, 2022
Updated: Missing Kamloops woman found deceased
KAMLOOPS - Updated: After notifying the public of a missing person yesterday (Aug. 10) who may have been in the local area, Kamloops RCMP say a woman who was reported missing earlier this week (Aug. 8...
Aug 10, 2022
SOUND OFF: Katherine's Place will offer youth a safe, supportive home
EVERY YOUNG PERSON should have a safe and secure place to call home - somewhere they are respected, valued and supported. Katherine's Place, a supportive housing building now under construction, will ...
Aug 10, 2022
