Author Archives: James Peters
Do you recognize this Kamloops North Shore robbery suspect?
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are asking Kamloops residents if they can help identify a suspect in a North Shore robbery. Last Friday (May 27) at about 7:40 p.m., a woman was in a parking lot in the 700-block of Fo...
May 30, 2022
National handgun freeze key feature of federal Liberals' new firearm-control bill
OTTAWA - A national freeze on importing, buying or selling handguns is a central feature of firearm-control legislation tabled today by the federal Liberals. The government says the bill would also al...
May 30, 2022
Do you agree with the City of Kamloops decision to cancel the fireworks display during this year's Canada Day festivities?
May 30, 2022 Image Credit: CFJC Today
BrewLoops-ish returns to McArthur Island Park
KAMLOOPS - Hundreds of craft beer lovers flocked to McArthur Island Park Saturday (May 28) for BrewLoops-ish, the Kamloops craft beer festival.It was the first one in two years and the 900 tickets sol...
May 30, 2022
Dense fog covering the Coquihalla Summit Monday morning
KAMLOOPS - Drivers on the Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt Monday (May 30) morning are asked to be prepared to travel through areas with near-zero visibility.In a special weather statement issu...
May 30, 2022
Finland defeats Canada in overtime 4-3 to win world hockey championship
HELSINKI - Sakari Manninen scored in overtime to lift host Finland to a 4-3 win over Canada in a wild gold-medal game at the men's world hockey championships on Sunday. Finland also received two goals...
May 29, 2022
Handguns present in majority of firearm-related violent crimes, says StatCan report
Firearm-related homicides have gone up 37 per cent over the past 11 years and handguns were the most commonly used weapon in such crimes, a report from Statistics Canada has found, but it warns there ...
May 29, 2022
Stampeders roll over Lions 41-6 in CFL pre-season opener
CALGARY - Five different players scored touchdowns to lead the Calgary Stampeders to a convincing 41-6 exhibition win over the B.C. Lions on Saturday at McMahon Stadium. Shawn Bane Jr. started things ...
May 28, 2022
Canada to play for gold at men's hockey worlds after 6-1 victory over Czechia
TAMPERE, Finland - Dylan Cozens scored twice to lead Canada to a 6-1 win over Czechia in semifinal play Saturday at the world hockey championship. Canada pulled away by scoring three goals in a span o...
May 28, 2022
Migrant women workers continue to face abortion access barriers: advocates
OTTAWA - While she has helped several migrant workers access abortion services in Canada, Evelyn Encalada Grez said one woman comes to mind. "The migrant woman was so afraid of being found out that sh...
May 28, 2022
