Author Archives: James Peters
B.C. budget notable not for what it includes but what it lacks: Kamloops MLAs
VICTORIA - The B.C. budget introduced Tuesday (Apr. 20) included billions of dollars in new spending as the NDP government works to lift the province's economy out of its pandemic-induced doldrums.New...
Apr 20, 2021
B.C. COVID-19 case count grows by 849; Interior Health sees 67 more cases
VICTORIA - B.C. has found another 849 cases of COVID-19 Tuesday (Apr. 20), including 67 within Interior Health. The figures are included in an update provided by Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie H...
Apr 20, 2021
Ex-cop Derek Chauvin found guilty of murder, manslaughter in death of George Floyd
MINNEAPOLIS - Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer, has been found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, a Black man who di...
Apr 20, 2021
HIGHLIGHTS: Some of the new and major items in the B.C. budget
VICTORIA - Highlights of the British Columbia budget presented Tuesday: $26.4 billion capital plan over three years to build hospitals, schools, transit and roads while creating 85,000 jobs. $500 mill...
Apr 20, 2021
B.C. budget sets aside nearly $6 billion for COVID support, forecasts $8.1-billion deficit
VICTORIA - The B.C. government set aside nearly $6 billion in new spending to address the COVID-19 pandemic in its first budget since the fall election. But it's not immediately increasing circuit-bre...
Apr 20, 2021
Periodic roadblocks but no individual stops planned for B.C.'s COVID-19 travel rules
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is looking at using periodic roadblocks to limit travel in a bid to slow the spread of COVID-19. Mike Farnworth, minister of public safety and the solicitor ...
Apr 20, 2021
Will B.C.'s new travel restrictions have the necessary impact and reduce the spread of COVID-19?
Apr 19, 2021 FIle Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
B.C. finds 2,960 new COVID-19 cases over three days; eight more deaths including two-year-old child
VICTORIA - After announcing an extension of circuit-breaker restrictions and previewing new travel measures, the province unveiled its snapshot of the COVID-19 situation over the weekend. Provincial H...
Apr 19, 2021
RCMP locate Kamloops woman who was reported missing Monday
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP have confirmed a 32-year-old woman, who was reported missing Monday (Apr 19), has been located. Kamloops RCMP would like to thank those who assisted with the investigation. &n...
Apr 19, 2021
Not enough people calling to receive AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine: Kamloops pharmacist
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops pharmacist says a flood of people coming in to receive COVID-19 vaccinations last week has slowed to a trickle Monday (Apr. 19).Manshadi Pharmacy on Tranquille Road is one of 13 ...
Apr 19, 2021
