Author Archives: James Peters
North Thompson River expected to peak next week; South Thompson levels remain steady
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops says the North and South Thompson River levels are looking promising this week. And if the snowmelt and weather conditions hold off from any extreme activity, the flood...
Jun 16, 2022
WCT managing director Evan Klassen steps down
KAMLOOPS - Western Canada Theatre (WCT) is looking for a new managing director.In a news release, the Kamloops-based theatre company says Evan Klassen has announced his resignation after four years at...
Jun 16, 2022
Contract awarded for permanent Coquihalla repairs; RFP issued for Trans Canada through Fraser Canyon
MERRITT, B.C. - The province says it will soon begin permanent repairs to the Coquihalla Highway and the Trans Canada through the Fraser Canyon after last year's devastating floods.An atmospheric rive...
Jun 16, 2022
'Once in a multi-generational opportunity': Kamloops to benefit greatly from 2030 Winter Olympics if bid is successful
KAMLOOPS - The momentum created by the 2010 Vancouver Games was monumental - with a large influx of international visitors during and after the Olympics. According to the Canadian Tourism Commission, ...
Jun 15, 2022
Community health centre model could attract sought-after family doctors to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A group of clinics in Kamloops has an innovative way of supporting their family doctors and preventing burnout.The Supporting Team Excellence with Patients Society (STEPS) clinics are a gro...
Jun 15, 2022
High streamflow advisory in place for Fraser River from Quesnel downstream
KAMLOOPS - The high river levels being experienced in a large portion of B.C. have now made their way to the largest river in the province.According to a bulletin issued Wednesday (June 15), the B.C. ...
Jun 15, 2022
Some highlight quotes from the B.C. money-laundering inquiry
VANCOUVER - The final report from the money laundering inquiry looking into cash from organized crime being filtered through British Columbia casinos and the real estate industry says the provincial g...
Jun 15, 2022
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...
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...
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...
Jun 14, 2022
