Author Archives: James Peters
Experts caution against becoming 'air-conditioned society' as heat waves get hotter
Hundreds of people who perished during the historic heat wave in British Columbia last summer died in homes ill-suited for temperatures that spiked into the high 30s and beyond for days,a report by B....
Jun 25, 2022
TNRD hoping to work with Merritt to cover fire protection shortages
LOWER NICOLA, B.C. - Last week, the TNRD Board was informed that fire service in Lower Nicola may have to be suspended. One week later, the hammer came down as the district was forced to make what the...
Jun 24, 2022
City of Kamloops cautiously optimistic for lower-level river peaks - but prepared for higher
KAMLOOPS - The South Thompson River is seeping into the Riverside Park parking lot Friday (June 24).The City of Kamloops' Utility Services Manager Greg Wightman says the river has risen nearly a foot ...
Jun 24, 2022
Technical issue temporarily stops Canadian Forces Snowbirds from flight performances
OTTAWA - The Department of National Defence says the Canadian Forces Snowbirds will be unable to fly in planned air shows and flypasts until a technical issue is resolved. That means performances next...
Jun 24, 2022
B.C. paramedics association says Sun Peaks could use more ambulance service, mayor pushing for hybrid model
KAMLOOPS - Despite recent paramedic shortages that have left one ambulance to serve Kamloops one night, the Interior director of the BC Emergency Health Services says the province has stepped up and p...
Jun 24, 2022
100 Mile House RCMP searching for wanted man
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - UPDATE (July 8): RCMP say Redman has been arrested. JUNE 24: 100 Mile House RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a man wanted for assault and possession of prohibit...
Jun 24, 2022
Driver in Nicola Lake crash missing: Merritt RCMP
MERRITT, B.C. - Merritt RCMP are searching for the driver whose vehicle crashed into Nicola Lake off Highway 5A Monday (June 20) evening.In a news release issued Friday (June 24), RCMP say Daniel Nath...
Jun 24, 2022
TNRD pulls fire protection service from Lower Nicola-area properties
LOWER NICOLA, B.C. - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) says it is suspending fire protection service for properties around the Lower Nicola area. Calling it a "difficult decision", the TNRD...
Jun 23, 2022
B.C. commits $21 million to help rebuild infrastructure in Lytton after fire
VICTORIA - The fire-ravaged community of Lytton, B.C., is getting $21 million from the provincial government to help it rebuild essential infrastructure and services. The Public Safety Ministry says i...
Jun 23, 2022
Kamloops Fire Rescue names Calgary's Ken Uzeloc new chief
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has announced that Ken Uzeloc has been named Chief of Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR). He will assume the role on August 2, 2022. Uzeloc has over 30 years of experience, inc...
Jun 22, 2022
