Author Archives: James Peters

Landlord turfs Kamloops North Shore wellness centre staffed by unvaccinated nurses
KAMLOOPS - A controversial wellness centre on the Kamloops North Shore opened by unvaccinated nurses will have to find a new location.Ezra Wellness opened in a commercial space in the 500-block of Tra...
James Peters Nov 02, 2021

Ovechkin, McDavid, Andersen named NHL's three stars for October
NEW YORK - Washington Capitals left-wing Alex Ovechkin, Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid and Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen were named the NHL's Three Stars for the month of Oct...
James Peters Nov 02, 2021

B.C. Premier John Horgan working virtually after throat biopsy
VICTORIA - The premier's office in British Columbia says John Horgan is making good progress following last week's biopsy surgery for a growth in his throat. A statement on Tuesday said Horgan is part...
James Peters Nov 02, 2021

'Showing community leadership': Kamloops council colleagues differ from Walsh's COVID-19 vaccine views
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Councillor Denis Walsh has been vocal about his decision to not get the COVID-19 vaccine.After getting COVID-19 in the spring, Walsh believes his natural immunity will help protect...
James Peters Nov 01, 2021

Do you think Kamloops city councillors should be required to be vaccinated for COVID-19?
James Peters Nov 01, 2021 Image Credit: City of Kamloops

IH school COVID-19 list shrinks but new exposures found in Kamloops, Williams Lake, 100 Mile House
KAMLOOPS - The number of COVID-19 exposures in Interior Health schools is slowly decreasing, but there are new exposures to report from last week in Kamloops and the Cariboo. As of mid-afternoon Monda...
James Peters Nov 01, 2021

Interior Health investigates COVID-19 cluster at RiverBend independent living apartments in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health confirms it is investigating a cluster of COVID-19 cases at RiverBend in Brocklehurst. RiverBend is a privately-owned independent living facility and thus is not considered ...
James Peters Nov 01, 2021 Image Credit: River Bend

City of Kamloops workers not fully vaccinated must undergo rapid testing: corporate vaccine policy
KAMLOOPS - Details of the vaccine policy for City of Kamloops workers were announced Monday (Nov. 1) afternoon.By Dec. 15, 2021, all City employees, contractors and volunteers will be required to decl...
James Peters Nov 01, 2021

B.C. Coroners Service reports 595 lives lost to summer heat dome
VICTORIA - This past summer's record-breaking heat claimed the lives of at least 595 British Columbians, according to updated data released by the BC Coroners Service."The BC Coroners Service is commi...
James Peters Nov 01, 2021

Kamloops councillor calls out City's mandatory vaccination policy
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops city councillor is taking a swing at the City's decision to impose a mandatory vaccination policy. Denis Walsh is concerned the policy will result in permanent job losses for som...
James Peters Nov 01, 2021

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