Author Archives: James Peters
Wanted Barriere man accused of theft from dead person's home
BARRIERE, B.C. - RCMP in Barriere are looking for a 30-year-old man wanted in a theft case with a disturbing twist. In a news release, Cpl. Rob Welsman says the detachment launched an investigation in...
Sep 10, 2021
Williams Lake First Nation in beginning stages of radar search for remains
KAMLOOPS - Months after 215 unmarked graves were discovered on Tk'emlups te Secwepemc, many other First Nations across the country have started the process of finding remains. The Williams Lake First ...
Sep 10, 2021
Sun Peaks health centre inundated with requests for COVID-19 vaccine exemption letters
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - A doctor at the Sun Peaks Community Health Centre has written a letter to patients of the centre, saying he's disappointed with the number of people requesting a letter exempting the...
Sep 10, 2021
B.C. records 774 more cases of COVID-19; 81 per cent of all hospitalizations among unvaccinated population
VICTORIA - B.C. has recorded another 774 cases of COVID-19 Thursday (Sept. 9), with Interior Health once again leading the province in new cases.There were 253 new cases of the virus in IH, with a tot...
Sep 09, 2021
Suspect in custody after Labour Day dumpster fires in downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A local man is in custody and facing charges after a series of small fires in downtown Kamloops early Monday morning (Sept. 6).In a news release, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cst. Crystal Eve...
Sep 09, 2021
British Columbia bids Mexican wildland firefighters farewell
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. Wildfire service is extending its heartfelt thank-you to 98 Mexican wildland firefighters and three support personnel as they get ready to head home Saturday (Sept. 11).The Mexican...
Sep 09, 2021
Environment at the heart of virtual Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo candidates debate
KAMLOOPS - A virtual candidates debate, co-sponsored by Transition Kamloops and the Kamloops Chapter of the BC Sustainable Energy Association, produced few fireworks over it's 90-plus minutes Wednesda...
Sep 09, 2021
Leaders gear up for English-language debate tonight after French joust
OTTAWA - Five federal party leaders are licking their wounds and prepping their zingers after an occasionally testy debate yesterday that came ahead of tonight's first and only one in English. Liberal...
Sep 09, 2021
Arrest warrants issued for duo in alleged boat theft for failure to appear in Kamloops Court
BARRIERE, B.C. - Barriere RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating two people from Sylvan Lake, Alta. who are wanted to relation to a theft of a boat and trailer in April.On April 21, 2021, Barr...
Sep 08, 2021
Tonight's French debate, Thursday's English debate pivotal for federal leaders
OTTAWA - Five federal party leaders will face off in the first of two official election debates tonight in what may well be their best chance to sway voters before election day on Sept. 20. With less ...
Sep 08, 2021
