Author Archives: James Peters
'It can no longer be free to pollute:' Updated climate plan includes carbon tax hikes
OTTAWA - The federal government has released a $15-billion plan to meet its climate change commitments that includes steady increases to its carbon tax in each of the next 10 years."It can no longer b...
Dec 11, 2020
Feds say all large provinces need stronger COVID-19 response 'now'
New federal forecasts say all large provinces need to strengthen their COVID-19 response "now," with data suggesting the death toll could hit nearly 15,000 on Christmas Day. Updated modelling indicate...
Dec 11, 2020
B.C.'s COVID-19 death toll swells by 28; case count eclipses 40,000 with 723 newly diagnosed
VICTORIA - Thursday (Dec. 10) is now the deadliest day of B.C.'s COVID-19 pandemic. In her regular briefing, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry reported 28 more deaths due to the virus in the ...
Dec 10, 2020
Blazers Garand makes the Team Canada cut
KAMLOOP --- Dylan Garand of the Kamloops Blazers will be one of the goaltenders Team Canada takes into the World Junior Hockey TournamentSeven players were released from the selection camp this mornin...
Dec 10, 2020
Budget officer urges smaller, faster stimulus plan amid warning Liberals missing mark
OTTAWA - Parliament's budget watchdog is taking aim at the federal Liberal government's new spending plan, saying if the purpose is to help the economy recover from COVID-19, it risks missing the mark...
Dec 10, 2020
More detailed data could paint a clearer picture of how COVID-19 is spreading in B.C. communities
KAMLOOPS - A change appears to be on the way that will serve as a relief to B.C. residents demanding more transparency about the province's COVID-19 pandemic. According to Interior Health Chief Medica...
Dec 09, 2020
B.C. sees 619 new COVID-19 cases, 16 more deaths
VICTORIA - On the day B.C. health officials rolled out news about its initial vaccination plan, they also delivered a stark reminder that the COVID-19 crisis is far from over. Provincial Health Office...
Dec 09, 2020
Long-term care workers to get priority vaccination in B.C. to protect elderly: doctor
VICTORIA - British Columbia's top doctor says health-care workers in long-term care facilities and intensive care units will be the first to be immunized against COVID-19 with the Pfizer vaccine start...
Dec 09, 2020
Columbia Street West businesses working to shed nuisance property labels
KAMLOOPS - Following a series of increased calls to the Columbia Street West corridor, the City of Kamloops Bylaw Services Department is working with local motel operators to improve the safety and ap...
Dec 09, 2020
Noble Creek farmers pushing to pay more for water rates instead of new system
KAMLOOPS - Jon Peachey has 280 acres of land in Noble Creek. He cares for about 300 cattle. It's his livelihood, but that is in the balance depending on what the City decides to do with the Noble Cree...
Dec 09, 2020
