Author Archives: James Peters
Kamloops MLA's bill would overhaul Disaster Financial Assistance, provide more support for uninsured
KAMLOOPS - The MLA for Kamloops-South Thompson says some simple changes could bring B.C.'s Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) program into the 21st Century. Todd Stone says DFA has not had a signific...
Jun 06, 2022
Man arrested, numerous drugs and weapons seized in Merritt
MERRITT, B.C. - Three different search warrants at houses in Merritt led to numerous weapons and drugs being seized and a man being arrested.On Friday (June 3), Merritt RCMP say they executed two sear...
Jun 06, 2022
City-wide emergency test alert taking place in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops will issue a city-wide test alert on Wednesday (June 8) at 10:30 a.m. through Voyent Alert!, its emergency notification system.In a news release issued Monday (June 6) ...
Jun 06, 2022
B.C. informal family court promising for domestic violence victims: advocates
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - A family court pilot project in British Columbia may be a promising solution for domestic violence victims trying to navigate a confusing and intimidating legal system, advocates say....
Jun 05, 2022
Kamloops library hosts national exhibit on Sixties Scoop
KAMLOOPS - Residents can learn more about a less-known part of Indigenous history today by visiting Bi-Giwen: Coming Home - Truth-Telling from the Sixties Scoop - a national travelling exhibit that wi...
Jun 04, 2022
Canada firmer than ever in support of Ukraine after 100 days of war: Joly
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly says Canada is more resolute than ever in its support for Ukraine as its war with Russia continues after 100 days. In an interview with The Canadian Press...
Jun 04, 2022
COVID data void in Canada could hamper understanding of lingering impact: experts
VANCOUVER - A lack of data tracking Canadians who have had COVID-19 could hinder efforts to understand potential post-infection conditions, such as diabetes and brain fog, experts have warned. They sa...
Jun 04, 2022
With sales down and inventory up, Kamloops real estate achieves more balance in May
KAMLOOPS - The local real estate market took a step toward greater stability and balance in May, according to the Association of Interior Realtors. The latest Kamloops statistics show 263 sales in May...
Jun 03, 2022
Sicamous mobile home park on evacuation alert as forecast rainfall causes landslide threat
SICAMOUS, B.C. - The District of Sicamous issued an evacuation alert for the Sicamous Creek Mobile Home Park Friday (June 3) morning. In an alert posted by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD...
Jun 03, 2022
With good young core, Blazers don't feel they have to go 'all in' for Memorial Cup next season
KAMLOOPS - The Blazers feel comfortable with the core group they have entering the biggest season in decades. Most of the forward group will return with the team only losing 20-year-old forward Luke T...
Jun 03, 2022
