Author Archives: James Peters

Kamloops radio legend Doug Collins ends 55-year broadcasting career
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops radio legend's 55-year broadcasting career has come to a close.CFJC's Doug Collins announced his retirement to colleagues Friday morning (Oct. 22).Collins spent 51 of his 55 year...
James Peters Oct 22, 2021

Sandman Centre doors may not swing wide open October 25 after all
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: The province has now confirmed that Interior Health is not included in the change, meaning Sandman Centre will remain at 50 per cent for the time being. EARLIER: When the Blazers pl...
James Peters Oct 19, 2021

Kamloops woman crocheting scarves and toques, hanging them on trees for those in need
KAMLOOPS - Anyone walking along Tranquille Road near the old Duchess building may notice scarves and toques hanging from trees and posts.They were put up by Cathy DuVall, a Kamloops resident who has b...
James Peters Oct 19, 2021

Tk'emlúps leaders' open letter set steps for PM to prove commitment to reconciliation
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Senior members of a British Columbia First Nation have issued an open letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that offers seven immediate steps he could take to show he is serious abo...
James Peters Oct 19, 2021

Remains found in the South Thompson River identified as Kamloops man missing for year
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops man who was reported missing last October has been confirmed deceased.On Oct. 19, 2020, Ryan Friesen was reported missing from his residence on Royal Avenue. On Oct. 12, 2021, th...
James Peters Oct 19, 2021

Kamloops to celebrate Remembrance Day at Cenotaph
KAMLOOPS - For a second year in a row, Kamloops' Remembrance Day ceremony will limited to only 100 invited guests because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Normally, the commemoration for Remembrance Day is h...
James Peters Oct 18, 2021

After public dressing-down, Trudeau says government will walk path of reconciliation with Tk'emlups
TK'EMLUPS TE SECWEPEMC - Canada's prime minister met in person with Tk'emlps te Secwpemc leadership today (Oct. 18), after not attending the first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation in Kamloops ...
James Peters Oct 18, 2021

Are you satisfied with the prime minister's apology for not attending National Day for Truth and Reconciliation ceremonies at Tk'emlups?
James Peters Oct 18, 2021 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Dylana Kneeshaw

Tk'emlups Kukpi7 Rosanne Casimir chides PM Trudeau for ignoring National Day for Truth and Reconciliation invitations
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - The chief in the community where the remains of more than 200 Indigenous children were found publicly rebuked the prime minister for ignoring her first invitations to join the communi...
James Peters Oct 18, 2021

NewsAlert: Pfizer officially requests Health Canada approval for kids' COVID-19 shot
OTTAWA - Pfizer has asked Health Canada to approve the first COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11 years old. As soon as the regulator gives the green light, providers will be able to start of...
James Peters Oct 18, 2021

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