Author Archives: James Peters

Crown to consider charges against B.C. Highway Patrol officer after 2021 Merritt-area crash
MERRITT, B.C. - B.C.'s police watchdog is forwarding its investigation of an October, 2021 Merritt-area crash to Crown counsel for consideration of charges.Just after 12:00 noon on October 27, 2021, a...
James Peters Jun 15, 2022

Mounties seeking witnesses to Kamloops vehicle fire
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Mounties are hoping to speak with three individuals who may have witnessed a vehicle fire last week on the North Shore.In a news release, police say surveillance images from the ar...
James Peters Jun 15, 2022

Kamloops council moves to make future residential developments EV-ready
KAMLOOPS - If a zoning bylaw amendment is passed, starting next year all new residential builds in Kamloops will be required to be ready for electric vehicle (EV) charging. Kamloops city council moved...
James Peters Jun 14, 2022

Kamloops council to explore financial incentives to recruit family doctors
KAMLOOPS - One-million British Columbians are without a family doctor and, in the Kamloops area, there are 6,000 people on the 8-1-1 government waiting list for a doctor. To recruit and retain family ...
James Peters Jun 14, 2022

'Magical mountain to find': Canadian Olympic Committee praises Sun Peaks in 2030 Winter Olympic bid
KAMLOOPS - The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) says when it started looking at a secondary venue for some of the snow events, Sun Peaks jumped out right away. "To find six different courses to come d...
James Peters Jun 14, 2022

City staff optimistic, but remain vigilant about possible flood conditions throughout Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - On Tuesday morning (June 14), the City of Kamloops gave an update on the flood watch that has been placed on both the North and South Thompson Rivers this week.Speaking via Zoom, Utility Se...
James Peters Jun 14, 2022

After more than 60 years in the air, Kamloops Skydivers pack up their chutes
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Skydivers club is folding.In a news release, the organization says it has made the decision to cease operations after failing to secure a landing spot near Kamloops Airport, de...
James Peters Jun 14, 2022

Tk'emlups, City of Kamloops to receive B.C. Reconciliation Award
KAMLOOPS - Tk'emlps te Secwpemc and the City of Kamloops have been recognized with a B.C. Reconciliation Award for their efforts to foster a collaborative relationship.Award recipients were announced ...
James Peters Jun 14, 2022

Would you have to consider selling your home if interest rates rise higher?
James Peters Jun 13, 2022 Image Credit; CFJC Today

Tackling prolific offender problem must start with systemic issues: former B.C. attorney general
KAMLOOPS - Last month, the B.C. government along with the B.C. Urban Mayors' Caucus announced that two experts have been hired to investigate and report on prolific offenders and random violent attack...
James Peters Jun 13, 2022

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