Author Archives: James Peters
PIT Stop program helps people in transition escape the heat for Sunday rib feast
KAMLOOPS - While some people are feasting on a rack of ribs at Ribfest, the PIT Stop campaign aims to lend a helping hand to the community for their free rib feast. "We know we have RibFest in town so...
Aug 07, 2022
Three taken to hospital after boat crash in Oxbow Provincial Park area
SAVONA - Three people were taken to hospital after a Saturday (Aug. 6) night boat crash on the Thompson River in the Oxbow Provincial Park area. Kamloops Search and Rescue (SAR) was there around 8 p.m...
Aug 07, 2022
Major construction work to come to 12th Street between Tranquille Road and McArthur Island
KAMLOOPS - Crews will fully reconstruct one of the roads that leads to McArthur Island Park starting Monday (August 8).The planned improvements to 12th Street include adding a sidewalk and traffic cal...
Aug 07, 2022
Man accused in Amanda Todd harassment case found guilty on all charges
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. - A Dutch man accused of tormenting British Columbia teen Amanda Todd via online threats has been found guilty of all charges he faced in connection with the case, a jury ruled o...
Aug 06, 2022
City reminds Kamloops residents of free transit during event-filled weekend
KAMLOOPS - People in Kamloops are able to get around through the city's transit for free over the weekend until Sunday (August 7).As the downtown area will see an uptick in foot traffic due to the Rib...
Aug 06, 2022
Keremeos Creek wildfire now more than 5,900 hectares in size
KEREMEOS CREEK - A wildfire 21 kilometres southwest of Penticton has grown to 5,903 hectares.The fire that was discovered on July 29 has continued to grow throughout the past week. According to the BC...
Aug 06, 2022
Pandemic benefits were too generous with businesses, stringent with workers: experts
OTTAWA - Benefits rolled out at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic allowed vulnerable Canadians to stay healthy while maintaining an income, but business supports were excessive and show the outsized ...
Aug 06, 2022
B.C. homicide squad says fatal Surrey park shooting was a targeted hit
SURREY, B.C. - Police say a shooting at a Surrey, B.C., sports field that killed two men and left another man in hospital with life-threatening injuries was a targeted crime likely connected to gangs ...
Aug 05, 2022
Car lovers to flood downtown Kamloops for 27th Hot Nite in the City
KAMLOOPS - Car lovers are going to be in heaven this weekend for the 27th annual Hot Nite in the City hot-rod event in downtown Kamloops.For the celebration, car lovers are coming from all over. "We h...
Aug 05, 2022
Hay, Clouston remember coaching battles, look forward to getting back to Memorial Cup Final together
KAMLOOPS - The year was 2007. The Vancouver Giants and Medicine Hat Tigers were battling for the WHL championship. On one side, Don Hay, head coach of the Giants. On the other side, Shaun Clouston, as...
Aug 05, 2022
