Author Archives: James Peters
Nohomin Creek wildfire now more than 3,000 hectares in size
LYTTON - The Nohomin Creek wildfire near Lytton that started on July 14, is now more than 3,000 hectares in size according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).A wildfire 3,057 hectares in size is burnin...
Jul 30, 2022
Wildfires near Ashcroft classified as "out of control"
UPDATE (July 31, 1 p.m.): The smaller wildfire is classed as under control. ASHCROFT - Two wildfires located South of Ashcroft have been upgraded to "out of control," according to the BC Wildfire Serv...
Jul 30, 2022
Evacuation order in effect for Keremeos Creek wildfire
KEREMEOS CREEK - A wildfire burning 21 kilometres northwest of Penticton within the Kamloops Fire Centre has grown to 100 hectares in size.The fire was discovered on Friday (July 29) and according to ...
Jul 30, 2022
Pope says Indigenous people suffered genocide at residential schools
ROME - Pope Francis says the abuses Indigenous Peoples faced while being forced to attend residential schools amounted to genocide. The pontiff made the comment while speaking to reporters on a flight...
Jul 30, 2022
Wildfire near Lytton, B.C., smaller than believed but heat creates challenges
LYTTON, B.C. - The estimated size of a wildfire burning near Lytton, B.C., has been reduced thanks to more accurate mapping, however the BC Wildfire Service warns there's still a risk it will grow. Th...
Jul 24, 2022
COLLINS: 2024 could be B.C.'s version of the Cold War
ASSUMING THINGS PROGRESS as expected, two strong political leaders will face off in the 2024 provincial election. David Eby is set to take over as NDP leader, and Premier of the province, at least unt...
Jul 24, 2022
Vehicle incident closes northbound lane on Highway 5 south of Merritt
UPDATE (12:30 p.m.): DriveBC is now reporting the incident has cleared. UPDATE (9:30 a.m.): DriveBC says the right lane is the one that is blocked and that crews are on the scene. MERRITT - One northb...
Jul 24, 2022
Tobiano Golf Course ranks 90th in Golf Digest's 2022 Top 100 courses in the World
KAMLOOPS - A local golf course has found its way onto Golf Digest's Top 100 courses in the World ranking.Tobiano, located next to Kamloops lake ranks 90th on the worldwide list.The Golf Digest website...
Jul 23, 2022
Public invited to Overlander's Day in Kamloops Sunday
KAMLOOPS - The Overlander's Day celebration has returned to Kamloops and is kicking off at 10 a.m on Sunday (July 24).A fun-filled community day has a lineup of events taking place at Brocklehurst Par...
Jul 23, 2022
Tourists among those getting monkeypox shots in Canada as global emergency declared
MONTREAL - Tourists are among those lining up to get monkeypox vaccines in Montreal as the World Health Organization declares the virus a global health emergency. Brian Maci was one of several New Yor...
Jul 23, 2022
