Author Archives: James Peters
Kamloops resident to address court in van attack sentencing
TORONTO - Sentencing has begun in Ontario Supreme Court Monday (June 13) for the man who killed 11 people in a 2018 van attack in Toronto.Among those scheduled to deliver victim impact statements duri...
Jun 13, 2022
Flood watch issued for Shuswap region; South Thompson remains at high streamflow
KAMLOOPS - The province has upgraded rivers and tributaries in the Shuswap region to a flood watch stage, but is refraining from doing the same for the South Thompson River.In a bulletin issued Monday...
Jun 13, 2022
River levels rising in Kamloops region
KAMLOOPS - Emergency officials are keeping a close eye on the weather forecast as water levels continue to rise in the North Thompson River and South Thompson River.The B.C. River Forecast Centre upgr...
Jun 13, 2022
Liberal leader Kevin Falcon sets sights on 2024 in party convention address
PENTICTON, B.C. - Newly minted British Columbia Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon is already looking ahead to the next election, promising to address issues he says John Horgan's NDP government has failed t...
Jun 12, 2022
Lytton residents should have electric back by September
LYTTON, B.C. - Lytton Council heard an update from BC Hydro Wednesday (June 8) on when power could be restored to the village that was 90 per cent destroyed by a wildfire almost a year ago.The destruc...
Jun 12, 2022
Rourke shines as B.C. Lions dismantle Edmonton Elks 59-15 in season opener
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions opened their Canadian Football League season in dramatic fashion Saturday, trouncing the listless Edmonton Elks 59-15. Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke proved he's ready f...
Jun 11, 2022
Flood watch issued for North Thompson River
KAMLOOPS - A flood watch has been issued for the North Thompson River and tributaries around Barriere and Clearwater.The B.C. River Forecast Centre (BCRFC) issued the watch around noon on Saturday (Ju...
Jun 11, 2022
Ottawa Police end investigation that prompted evacuation of Parliament Hill
Ottawa Police say they've ended an investigation that prompted an evacuation of Parliament Hill earlier in the day. The force says it has not identified a public safety threat stemming from the incide...
Jun 11, 2022
Surveillance photos show Sahali armed robbery suspect stealing bright clothes: RCMP
KAMLOOPS - RCMP have released more information in hopes of identifying the suspect in a Sahali armed robbery. The incident happened at a business in the 1200-block of Summit Drive on Monday afternoon ...
Jun 10, 2022 Image Credit: Kamloops RCMP
Rebuild of Lytton, B.C., after devastating wildfire to begin by September: minister
OTTAWA - Rebuilding in the fire-ravaged village of Lytton, B.C., is likely to begin in September, according to the province's minister of public safety. That would be 15 months after an out-of-control...
Jun 10, 2022
