Author Archives: James Peters

Locals encouraged to donate to Spring Rotary Food Drive Saturday
KAMLOOPS - Saturday, April 30 is the annual Spring Rotary Food Drive at the Kamloops Food Bank where locals are encouraged to join in on the fun and lend a helping hand.Each event collects, on average...
James Peters Apr 29, 2022

SD73 students train with BC Wildfire Service firefighters for Junior Fire Crew workshop
KAMLOOPS - Fighting wildfires is a tough, physically demanding job. Long days, little sleep and few comforts await those who choose to battle blazes that ignite in the vast tracts of forest that exist...
James Peters Apr 29, 2022

City highlights creative ways to take part in Arbor Day
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is encouraging residents to get into the spirit of Arbor Day Friday (Apr. 29) with a number of activities, including a new tour program. The city's Urban Tree Tour is n...
James Peters Apr 29, 2022

UPDATE: Missing 100 Mile House woman located, safe
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: RCMP say the missing woman has been located safe and sound.
James Peters Apr 28, 2022 Image Credit: CFJC Today

Merritt resident scammed out of $1,600 after trying to buy puppy over Facebook
RCMP in Merritt are issuing a warning after a local resident was scammed out of $1,600 trying to buy a puppy. In a news release, Sgt. Josh Roda says RCMP were alerted to the scam Thursday (Apr. 28). A...
James Peters Apr 28, 2022

Ottawa will not tolerate another occupation, police chief warns biker convoy
Ottawa's interim police chief is warning a planned biker convoy that the city will not tolerate any sort of longer-term occupation of the capital. Interim police chief Steve Bell delivered the warning...
James Peters Apr 28, 2022

Census shows apartment growth, but supply remains the main issue in B.C.: experts
VANCOUVER - Demand for housing in British Columbia still far outstrips supply, experts say, even as the latest census figures show growth in the number of homes was higher than the increase in populat...
James Peters Apr 27, 2022

Census shows apartment growth, but supply remains the main issue in B.C.: experts
VANCOUVER - Demand for housing in British Columbia still far outstrips supply, experts say, even as the latest census figures show growth in the number of homes was higher than the increase in populat...
James Peters Apr 27, 2022

Federal government emissions dropping but reporting incomplete, audit concludes
OTTAWA - Greenhouse gas emissions produced by the federal government itself fell by more than one-fifth in the last two years and are already below the 2025 target. But Environment Commissioner Jerry ...
James Peters Apr 27, 2022

UPDATE: Missing woman located
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: RCMP say the missing woman has been located and is safe.
James Peters Apr 27, 2022 Image Credit: CFJC Today

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