Author Archives: James Peters
E.coli risk closes beach in Sorrento
SORRENTO, B.C. - The Columbia Shuswap Regional District says a swim advisory is in place for a Shuswap beach after E.coli bacteria was found in the water. A swim advisory sent out by the regional dist...
James Peters Jun 17, 2024
Four Kamloops council Code of Conduct complaints withdrawn because complainants feared reprisal
KAMLOOPS - City of Kamloops staff say four complaints under council's Code of Conduct have been withdrawn because the people who brought them forward feared the subject would retaliate.On Thursday (Ju...
James Peters Jun 13, 2024
B.C. wildfire risk expected to spike this summer after mild spring mitigates blazes
VANCOUVER - A cool and wet spring in parts of British Columbia has helped suppress fire activity, but an expected turn in the weather will likely renew wildfire risk this summer. BC Wildfire Service l...
James Peters Jun 12, 2024
Wildfire forecast anticipates high risk for new wildfires in Prairies, N.W.T.
OTTAWA - The wildfire season has been less dire so far this year than 2023, but the risk is high across most of the country for new fires to erupt this summer. The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Cen...
James Peters Jun 12, 2024
Does Kamloops need another city river crossing?
James Peters Jun 10, 2024 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
B.C. looks into post-fire mushroom picking rush after First Nation reports conflicts
British Columbia says it is not ruling out regulating wild mushroom picking after an Indigenous community said a rising number of foragers are infringing on its land, with one case involving alleged t...
James Peters Jun 09, 2024
Second-annual STK Fastball tournament will see top men's fastpitch talent take the field in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - This weekend (June 7-9), STK Fastball is hosting its second annual Men's Fastball tournament at Charles Anderson Stadium. This year, a berth to the 2024 ISC World Tournament in Vancouver is...
James Peters Jun 07, 2024
'If we don't remember, we will repeat our mistakes'; Kamloops Legion holds ceremony to honour 80th anniversary of D-Day
KAMLOOPS - June 6th marked 80 years since the Second Wold War's 'Operation Overlord' - also known as D-Day. The invasion was the largest air, naval and land operation in history. The goal was to liber...
James Peters Jun 07, 2024
Gate installed as Skwlāx considers road checkpoint to regulate surge in mushroom picker camps
SKWLAX - Skwlx te Secwepemclecw has resorted to installing an access gate at one of the entrances to a forest service road through their land, and a set of Private Property, and No Trespassing signs. ...
James Peters Jun 07, 2024
Grewal approved, Sarai still in vetting process as Kamloops Centre NDP hopes to hold nomination meeting soon
KAMLOOPS - Two Kamloops residents have publicly declared their intentions to run for the BC New Democratic Party (NDP) nomination in the newly formed Kamloops Centre electoral district. However, only ...
James Peters Jun 07, 2024
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Two and Out
PETERS: You know what? Maybe the U.S. annexing Canada isn't such a bad idea after all
Jan 10, 2025
Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce
38th Annual Business Excellence Awards
One Man's Opinion
COLLINS: Premier Eby is still out of touch with the people
Jan 09, 2025
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1000 Ways to Heal: Secwepemcul'ew
Jan 06, 2025
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Are you happy with the way Justin Trudeau is resigning and proroguing parliament to clear the way for a new leader?
Jan 06, 2025
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COLLINS: Jimmy Carter was one of a kind
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