Author Archives: James Peters
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
Jun 14, 2022
Would you have to consider selling your home if interest rates rise higher?
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...
Jun 13, 2022
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
