Author Archives: James Peters
B.C. records 1,168 new cases of COVID-19; record number in hospital
VICTORIA - The province is reporting another 1,168 cases of COVID-19 Wednesday (Apr. 14), including 105 new cases in Interior Health. The numbers are contained in an update prepared by Provincial Heal...
Apr 14, 2021
RCMP come across stolen vehicle, sawed-off shotgun at Valleyview motel
KAMLOOPS - RCMP say a stolen vehicle out of Surrey was recovered Tuesday (Apr. 13) at a Valleyview motel. In a news release, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cst. Crystal Evelyn says a member was on patrol ...
Apr 14, 2021
SOUND OFF: Support for businesses impacted by circuit breaker
SINCE BECOMING the Minister for Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation, my top priority has been working with B.C. businesses to support them through this pandemic. While vaccines provide hope, rising...
Apr 14, 2021
Rocky Mountaineer further delays start of Canadian travel season, expected to begin in July
KAMLOOPS - Rocky Mountaineer passengers will wait an additional month before they can explore B.C. via rail again. The luxury train tour company that has a route to Vancouver and stays overnight in Ka...
Apr 14, 2021 Image Credit: Rocky Mountaineer
Kamloops man wanted on Canada-wide warrant caught after RCMP track bait car
WEST KELOWNA, B.C. - A 30-year-old man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant has been arrested after RCMP say he stole a "bait" car in West Kelowna. "Raymond Francis Thiffault of Kamloops was arrested, held...
Apr 14, 2021
Blood clots may be linked to AstraZeneca vaccine but still very rare: Health Canada
OTTAWA - Health Canada says a new and extremely rare blood clotting syndrome may be linked to Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine but the benefits of the vaccine still far outweigh the risks. The conclusions c...
Apr 14, 2021
B.C. finds 873 new COVID-19 cases; active case load down
VICTORIA - The province is reporting 873 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday (Apr. 13), including 72 within Interior Health. The totals were released in spite of a delay in the Public Health Reporting Data ...
Apr 13, 2021
Kamloops RCMP weekend includes assaults, dangerous impaired driver
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP officers responded to 338 calls over the weekend. Some of the more notable calls are described below. Roadblock evasion unsuccessful On Saturday night (Apr. 10) at about 11:30...
Apr 13, 2021
Local MLAs disappointed in lack of details on economy and healthcare in throne speech
KAMLOOPS - In its throne speech, the B.C. government looked beyond the COVID-19 pandemic to other priorities including help for the economy, improved health care and taking on inequality.The speech fr...
Apr 13, 2021
Quilchena Creek wildfire now classified as under control
MERRITT, B.C. - The Quilchena Creek wildfire has moved one step closer to being fully extinguished by the BC Wildfire Service.The 839-hectare blaze, located just East of Merritt, is now classified as ...
Apr 13, 2021
