Author Archives: James Peters
Carney campaigning in his Ottawa riding today, Poilievre in Winnipeg
OTTAWA - Liberal Leader Mark Carney will be campaigning in Nepean today, the Ottawa riding where he is seeking election. Carney, who has not yet served as an MP, is expected to meet with volunteers in...
Mar 29, 2025
Gaglardi lauds WHL expansion, speaks of his role in search for Chilliwack ownership
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Blazers' majority owner Tom Gaglardi is welcoming WHL expansion in Penticton and Chilliwack. For his Blazers, it means natural geographic rivals and short road trips, a positive fo...
Mar 28, 2025
Kamloops councillor supports call for more provincial oversight of local council ethics
KAMLOOPS - A letter has been sent to the provincial government from the Ombudsperson of British Columbia, asking the province to provide local governments with a code of conduct."We have, since 2022, ...
Mar 28, 2025
Multi-vehicle incident shuts down Highway 1 near Peterson Creek Bridge
KAMLOOPS - Ambulance crews and RCMP have been called to a multi-vehicle incident near the Peterson Creek Bridge along Highway 1 in Kamloops Friday afternoon (Mar. 28).As of 4:30 p.m., the Trans Canada...
Mar 28, 2025
TNRD tax increase stems from growing operations costs and revenue challenges
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson Nicola Regional District has given the green light for this year's budget, which will see an average of a 5.9 per cent tax increase overall. However, the TNRD says growth in th...
Mar 28, 2025
B.C. Premier David Eby walking back tariff bill after 'anxiety' from stakeholders
VANCOUVER - British Columbia Premier David Eby says his government is walking back a key portion of its controversial tariff response law, admitting the proposed legislation "didn't get the balance ri...
Mar 28, 2025
One sent to hospital following collision on Fortune Drive and Tranquille Road
KAMLOOPS - One person was sent to hospital after a crash that snarled traffic at a key North Kamloops intersection. Cpl. Crystal Evelyn, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson, told CFJC Today of a collision at a...
Mar 28, 2025
Auto collision knocks out power to thousands in Brocklehurst, North Shore
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE (9:15 p.m.): Power has been restored. EARLIER: A car has collided into a utility pole in North Kamloops, resulting in a widespread power outage that threw thousands of Kamloops resid...
Mar 27, 2025
Gaglardi teases aggressive off-season, says Blazers will not miss playoffs next year; Clouston assesses roster
NOTE: Scroll down to find complete interviews with Tom Gaglardi and Shaun CloustonKAMLOOPS - Majority Owner Tom Gaglardi said his Kamloops Blazers do not have the option of missing the playoffs for a ...
Mar 27, 2025
Battling ageism in Kamloops and across B.C.
KAMLOOPS - Ageism affects many British Columbians. A recent survey by the BC Seniors Advocate found alarming results. Out of more than 9,000 participants, a startling 84 per cent of respondents believ...
Mar 27, 2025
