Author Archives: James Peters
Straws, stir sticks and bags among first targets of countrywide plastics ban
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says six single-use plastic items that aren't easily recycled and already have more environmentally friendly alternatives will be the first to go under...
Oct 7, 2020
KAPA calls for better monitoring of old Ajax mine site after report finds water contamination increase
KAMLOOPS - Several community groups are asking the Ministry of Environment for improved monitoring around the old Ajax mine site with a new report citing contamination in Peterson Creek. The report - ...
Oct 6, 2020
UPDATE: Missing cyclist found in Manitoba
REVELSTOKE, B.C. - UPDATE: RCMP say James Toynton has been found in Manitoba.
Oct 6, 2020
B.C. COVID-19 case count grows by 102; eight more in Interior
VICTORIA - Provincial health officials are reporting 102 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday (Oct. 6), including eight new cases within Interior Health. The new cases bring the provincial total to 9,841, sp...
Oct 6, 2020
Trans Mountain pipes $200k to City of Kamloops for Kenna Cartwright Park impacts
KAMLOOPS - Trans Mountain has told the City of Kamloops it knows its activities are having a big impact on Kenna Cartwright Park users right now.In an update at Kamloops council Tuesday (Oct. 6), spok...
Oct 6, 2020
Guitar rock god Eddie Van Halen dies of cancer at 65
NEW YORK - Eddie Van Halen, the guitar virtuoso whose blinding speed, control and innovation propelled his band Van Halen into one of hard rock's biggest groups, fueled the unmistakable fiery solo in ...
Oct 6, 2020
Liberal candidates promise local cancer treatment facility, Foundry Centre for youth
KAMLOOPS - For years, Kamloops residents have had to travel to Kelowna for cancer treatment. If the BC Liberals are elected, Todd Stone and Peter Milobar are promising $5 million for a cancer treatmen...
Oct 6, 2020
SD73 reports record interest in trades programs
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops-Thompson School District says enrolment in several of its Trades and Transitions programs is at record levels.According to a news release posted to the SD73 website, there are ...
Oct 6, 2020
Painting in Nature — with Karla Pearce: Plein Art Watercolour Painting
Kamloops artist Karla Pearce debuts a series of 'how to' art vlogs with a look at Plein Air Watercolour Painting. Watch for a new episode on the first Tuesday of every month.
Oct 5, 2020
Province reports 358 new COVID-19 cases over three days; 13 more cases in Interior Health
VICTORIA - Updating the COVID-19 picture after the weekend, provincial health officials say there are signs British Columbians are flattening the pandemic curve back down. In a news conference, Provin...
Oct 5, 2020
