Author Archives: James Peters
Canada and allies on high alert for Russian disinformation, interference: minister
OTTAWA - Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says Canada is on high alert for Russian disinformation campaigns designed to confuse and deceive people. Mendicino says Canada is using all the tools a...
Apr 13, 2022
Kamloops' Gordie McKay makes BCHL's 60th anniversary team
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops native has been selected to the BC Hockey League's 60th anniversary team. Gordie McKay earned a selection to the all-time squad for his play with the Penticton Broncos/Vees franc...
Apr 12, 2022 Image Credit: BCHL
Kamloops Mounties recover stolen vehicle
KAMLOOPS - Early Tuesday (April 12) morning, Kamloops RCMP spotted a stolen vehicle in Valleyview. After following the suspect's car into a gas station, Mounties initiated a traffic stop. The driver w...
Apr 12, 2022
Will you get a second booster for COVID-19 if it is offered to you?
Apr 11, 2022 File Photo (Image Credit: The Canadian Press)
Kamloops residents invited to help clean up McDonald Park
KAMLOOPS - The McDonald Park Neighbourhood Association (MPNA) is inviting the community to help with a community garden revitalization project starting Sunday (April 10).The MPNA is starting with a wo...
Apr 10, 2022
As Pope's apology echoes, U.S. Indigenous boarding-school probe follows Canada's lead
WASHINGTON - On the heels of a historic moment of healing for Indigenous Peoples in Canada, their counterparts in the United States are anxiously anticipating a federal report on residential schools -...
Apr 10, 2022
Families say 'forced' care won't work for youth while others say it could save lives
Families and advocates of youth addicted to illicit drugs are divided over whether minors should be forced into so-called secure care to stabilize them before longer-term voluntary treatment could be ...
Apr 10, 2022
Indigenous leaders, protesters gather in Vancouver to oppose Trans Mountain pipeline
VANCOUVER - Protesters against the federally-owned Trans Mountain pipeline gathered outside the Vancouver Art Gallery on Saturday to show the government and investors that opposition to the project is...
Apr 9, 2022
Stretch of Coquihalla closed near Kamloops as crews attend to scene
UPDATE (2 p.m.): DriveBC has reported that the Coquihalla is fully open in both directions.EARLIER: KAMLOOPS - Drive BC is reporting lanes are closed on the Coquihalla approximately 20 kilometres sout...
Apr 9, 2022
Kamloops MP visits France for Vimy Ridge Day
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Frank Caputo is in France today for the 105th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.Caputo, shadow minister for Veteran Affairs, said he toured the city of Vi...
Apr 9, 2022
