Author Archives: James Peters
Semi-automatic rifle, other weapons and drugs seized from vehicle on North Shore
KAMLOOPS - A loaded semi-automatic rifle, a sawed-off shotgun, ammunition and cash and drugs were seized by Kamloops RCMP on Canada Day.In a news release issued Thursday (July 7), RCMP say they attend...
Jul 7, 2022
FortisBC to replace section of gas line in Peterson Creek Park
KAMLOOPS - Visitors to Peterson Creek Park may notice crews, equipment and some fenced areas on trails in the park from July to mid-September.In a news release, FortisBC says a section of Tom Moore tr...
Jul 7, 2022
Clearwater emergency department to close Thursday night
CLEARWATER, B.C. - The emergency department at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital in Clearwater will be closed Thursday (July 7) night.In a news release from Interior Health, the department will be closed...
Jul 7, 2022
SOUND OFF: NDP finds new ways to stick it to British Columbians
MANY BRITISH COLUMBIANS are having a rough go of it financially right now. If you're having trouble paying your bills or balking at the price at the gas pump, you're not alone. It's probably the worst...
Jul 7, 2022
Fire destroys residential trailer in Blackpool
BLACKPOOL, B.C. - Fire destroyed a residential trailer in Blackpool Tuesday evening (July 5). Blackpool Fire Chief Mike Savage says crews were alerted to the blaze just before 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, and w...
Jul 6, 2022
Response to distraught man on Savona River Bridge leads to traffic backup
SAVONA, B.C. - The response to a man in mental distress caused a traffic backup near Savona Tuesday (July 5).In a news release, Kamloops RCMP detachment spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says the incid...
Jul 6, 2022
City deactivates Emergency Operations Centre as river levels stabilize, yet remain high
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops deactivated its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in response to the high-water threat. According to Greg Wightman, the utility services manager for the city, the threa...
Jul 6, 2022
Motorcyclist killed by stray trailer wheel near Revelstoke
REVELSTOKE, B.C. - A freak accident near Revelstoke Sunday (July 3) killed a motorcyclist from Vancouver Island.In a news release, Insp. Chad Badry of Kootenay Highway Patrol says the incident happene...
Jul 5, 2022
Blazers have ideas to make Memorial Cup better after visit to Saint John's tournament
KAMLOOPS - Norm Daley is going to hit the ground running as Blazers' president. Daley, who was already heavily involved with the 2023 Memorial Cup bid committee, is determined to make next year's cham...
Jul 5, 2022
SOUND OFF: The common goal of wildfire protection
MLA ROLY RUSSELL RECENTLY WROTE A SOUND OFF entitled "Reducing wildfire risk". This is a common goal supported by the majority of British Columbians. I agree this government has taken good steps by in...
Jul 4, 2022
