Author Archives: James Peters

B.C. inks trade deals with Manitoba, Yukon a day after agreement with Ontario
HUNTSVILLE, ONTARIO - British Columbia has signed two more internal trade agreements with other Canadian jurisdictions to boost trade and labour mobility, a day after a similar deal with Ontario was a...
James Peters Jul 22, 2025

Kamloops drops notorious title of highest crime rate in Canada, sees 21 per cent decline in violent crimes
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops no longer has the highest crime rate of any city in Canada, albeit not by much. According to new numbers released by Statistics Canada Tuesday (July 22), police reported 10,546 cri...
James Peters Jul 22, 2025

Has summer road work in Kamloops made you adjust your regular driving route?
James Peters Jul 21, 2025 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)

Kamloops Interior Summer School of Music prepares to 'break a leg' July 23 and 24
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Interior Summer School of Music (KISSM) is just over halfway through its summer camp. The program has been running since 1978, making this the 47th year of the music camp. Last...
James Peters Jul 18, 2025

Reading community thrilled by plans for new Kamloops library at future Dufferin arena multiplex
KAMLOOPS - Earlier this week, it was announced that a new library will be incorporated into the plans for the new arena miltiplex in Dufferin, as part of the ongoing Build Kamloops initiative.The Thom...
James Peters Jul 17, 2025

Fourth Avenue Sewer Upgrades underway; Overlanders Bridge repairs to start July 14
KAMLOOPS - A pair of major infrastructure upgrades will be getting underway in Kamloops this month. Crews are mobilizing to begin resurfacing work along the Overlanders Bridge, with that project set t...
James Peters Jul 8, 2025

1000 Ways to Heal: When Policy Becomes a Barrier
Through lived experiences, Ryan Deneault shares his unique story of being a functioning addict for 36+ years and his attempts to fit into society for nearly five decades, to help others find their hea...
James Peters Jun 23, 2025

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

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