Author Archives: James Peters

'Deliver what parents are demanding'; Education rally in Victoria takes centre stage at Monday QP
VICTORIA - Teachers, support staff, school administrators, students and parents from across British Columbia came together Monday (May 27) on the front lawn of the legislature in Victoria, demanding i...
James Peters May 27, 2025

Minister's bid to soothe concerns over B.C. fast-track bill is rejected
VICTORIA - Contentious British Columbia legislation to speed up infrastructure projects is heading toward passage unchanged after a government amendment to improve consultation with First Nations fail...
James Peters May 27, 2025

With King Charles III visiting Canada this week, do you feel the monarchy is relevant to Canadians?
James Peters May 26, 2025 Image Credit: The Canadian Press

Three-month-long paving project scheduled for section of Kamloops' Westsyde Road
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is moving ahead with a plan to repave a roughly three-kilometre section of Westsyde Road, starting on Monday (May 26). Project Delivery Manager Adam Gordon says crews w...
James Peters May 23, 2025

Jets' Cheveldayoff a finalist for NHL general manager of the year with Nill, Zito
NEW YORK - Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff is one of three finalists for the 2025 Jim Gregory Award. Jim Nill of the Dallas Stars and Bill Zito of the Florida Panthers are the other f...
James Peters May 23, 2025

Business, vehicle break-ins saw big decreases in first quarter of 2025: Kamloops RCMP
KAMLOOPS - The city's top cop says property crime is on the decline in Kamloops.In his report to council's Safety and Security Select Committee Thursday (May 22), Kamloops RCMP Superintendent Jeff Pel...
James Peters May 21, 2025

Police seize cache of guns, drugs and vehicles during Tuesday raid in Aberdeen
KAMLOOPS - More than a dozen guns and a significant number of suspected drugs, stolen property and vehicles were seized from an Aberdeen home. On Tuesday (May 20), Kamloops RCMP officers and members o...
James Peters May 21, 2025

'Sometimes, it's just the right time to make a change': Blazers will not renew Hay's contract
KAMLOOPS - Don Hay will not return as Kamloops Blazers' associate coach for the 2025-2026 WHL season. His contract has expired and the club will not offer an extension. "The Blazers have been great to...
James Peters May 20, 2025

Kamloops now has a direct flight to Edmonton. It should also have a direct flight to...
James Peters May 20, 2025 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)

Blazers part ways with legendary coach Don Hay
KAMLOOPS - An iconic Kamloops Blazers coach will not be behind the bench next season. The Blazers announced Tuesday (May 20) the team will not renew the contract for Don Hay, who spent the previous th...
James Peters May 20, 2025

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