Author Archives: James Peters
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
PHOTOS: Semi destroyed by fire on Coquihalla; traffic getting through
KAMLOOPS - Traffic is being diverted around a vehicle fire on the Coquihalla Highway Monday morning (Apr. 19). The fire is about 15 kilometres north of Merritt. Photos from the scene show the remains ...
Apr 19, 2021
Streamflow advisory issued for Bonaparte River near Cache Creek
CACHE CREEK, B.C. - It has almost become a rite of spring; the community of Cache Creek is being warned about the rising Bonaparte River. The B.C. River Forecast Centre (BCRFC) issued a high streamflo...
Apr 19, 2021
Wildfire near Merritt leads to Evacuation Alert
KAMLOOPS - More than twenty homes northwest of Merritt are the subject of an Evacuation Alert. The homes are threatened by the Petit Creek wildfire, which grew to 100 hectares yesterday under windy co...
Apr 19, 2021
