Author Archives: James Peters
RCMP release photos of suspects in North Shore assault that left teen seriously injured
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are asking the public's help in advancing an assault investigation that took place on the North Shore two months ago. Back on March 13 at around 9:30 p.m., RCMP say the teenag...
May 08, 2025
Columbia Street traffic diverted as Kamloops Fire Rescue investigates downtown smoke report
KAMLOOPS - Traffic was momentarily snarled in front of Royal Inland Hospital along Columbia Street Wednesday morning (May 7), as Kamloops Fire Rescue crews were called out to a report of smoke at a st...
May 07, 2025
Wet snow possible for Coquihalla Highway and Okanagan Connector overnight
MERRITT, B.C. - April showers bring May wet flurries on some Interior highways. Environment Canada has a special weather statement in effect for the Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt and the Oka...
May 07, 2025
Kamloops, TNRD issuing emergency test alerts this week
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops residents who have signed up for Voyent Alert! notifications shouldn't panic if their phones go off Thursday (May 8). The City of Kamloops will issue a test alert at 10:00 a.m. Thu...
May 07, 2025
SD73 Parent Advisory Council plans weekend rally to bolster call for increased education funding
KAMLOOPS - The School District 73 (SD73) Parent Advisory Council will hold a rally as part of a call to the B.C. government to raise funding for public education in Kamloops and area ahead the upcomin...
May 07, 2025
Kamloops real estate market could see activity boost from federal first-time homebuyers' GST exemption
KAMLOOPS - The federal government's plan to remove the GST on a home at or under a $1 million price tag could save buyers around $50,000 - but only if you're a first-time homebuyer. The pledge was mad...
May 06, 2025
Kamloops Filipino community holding vigil for victims of Vancouver Lapu Lapu festival tragedy
KAMLOOPS - A vigil will be held in Kamloops Tuesday evening (May 6) in honour of the lives lost during the Lapu Lapu street festival in Vancouver last month. On April 26, a driver of an SUV rammed int...
May 06, 2025
SPCA brings in 80+ cats after owner dies; 20 sent to Kamloops shelter
KAMLOOPS - Nearly two dozen cats were brought to the BC SPCA shelter in Kamloops after their owner passed away. The SPCA says 83 Persian-mix cats were brought in after they were contacted by the famil...
May 06, 2025
Quick quotes: Reaction to Carney meeting Trump to talk trade, security
OTTAWA - The world was watching when Prime Minister Mark Carney met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday. Here's a sample of what politicians and other prominent figures are sayin...
May 06, 2025
Category 2 and 3 open burning ban to begin for Cariboo Fire Centre
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - The first round of burning prohibitions will be coming to the Cariboo Fire Centre. As of 12:00 p.m. Wednesday (May 7), the BC Wildfire Service says Category 2 and 3 open fires wi...
May 06, 2025
