Author Archives: James Peters

BC Hydro says recent power outages in Kamloops-area caused by multitude of factors
KAMLOOPS - BC Hydro says its looking into the issues and working on solutions after a recent string of large power outages in Kamloops, that affected the Aberdeen and Pineview area in particular"We ha...
James Peters Jun 23, 2025

Stanley Cup damaged as the Florida Panthers celebrate a second straight championship
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - The Stanley Cup is a little banged up, thanks to the Florida Panthers' celebration of back-to-back titles. The bowl of the famous trophy is cracked and the bottom is dente...
James Peters Jun 18, 2025

Remains of missing Shuswap woman found in rural Salmon Arm; primary suspect deceased
SALMON ARM, B.C. - The remains of a Shuswap woman who went missing eight years ago were found, and it's believed the primary suspect in her death is a recently deceased man with a history of violence ...
James Peters Jun 18, 2025

Watchdog looking into collision between police vehicle, motorcyclist near Sicamous
SICAMOUS, B.C. - B.C.'s police watchdog organization says it is looking into a collision between a police vehicle and a motorcyclist near Sicamous.The incident happened at about 5:35 p.m. on Sunday (J...
James Peters Jun 17, 2025

Province okays 15-year mine extension for Logan Lake's Highland Valley Copper
LOGAN LAKE, B.C. - The provincial government says it has granted an environmental assessment certificate to Highland Valley Copper (HVC) for its proposed mine life extension project. (Ed. note: The vi...
James Peters Jun 17, 2025

STEPS opens North Shore community health centre with goals of attaching more than 4,000 patients
KAMLOOPS - A new health centre has officially opened on the North Shore and its set to bring longitudinal family doctor care to Kamloops. The facility is being run by Supporting Team Excellence with P...
James Peters Jun 17, 2025

Do you believe the G7 summit in Alberta will help forge a smoother relationship between Canada and the U.S.?
James Peters Jun 16, 2025 Image Credit: The Canadian Press

Annual pride parade a celebration of support, visibility in downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Pride Week in Kamloops came to a close this weekend with the seventh annual parade lighting up the downtown. The parade took place on Victoria Street with motorized floats, sign holders and...
James Peters Jun 16, 2025

Human remains discovered in Pendleton Creek area identified as missing Fort St. John man; foul play suspected
KAMLOOPS - The human remains discovered in the Pendleton Creek area west of Kamloops in April have been identified as a man from Fort St. John who has been missing for more than two years. Police say ...
James Peters Jun 12, 2025

Tranquille traffic halted after motorcycle and pick-up collision
KAMLOOPS - A section of Tranquille Road between Ninth Street and Tenth Street has been temporarily blocked off Wednesday afternoon (June 11), as emergency crews respond to a collision between a motorc...
James Peters Jun 11, 2025

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