Author Archives: James Peters
Alberta RCMP says wanted man may be in Kamloops
CORONATION, AB - RCMP in Alberta are putting out a call for help tracking down a wanted man who may be in Kamloops.According to Coronation RCMP, Mitchell O'Hara, 23, has two warrants out for his arres...
Oct 2, 2020
PETERS: It's okay to feel gratified by Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis
CLOSE YOUR EYES FOR A MOMENT and imagine you're driving down the Coquihalla Highway on a snowy, wintery day. You're already on edge because of the weather and road conditions but you're doing everythi...
Oct 2, 2020
RCMP arrest man after shots fired at North Shore home
KAMLOOPS - One person is in custody after gunshots were fired at a North Shore home Thursday (Oct. 1). According to a news release from Staff Sgt. Sascha Fesenko of Kamloops RCMP, officers were called...
Oct 2, 2020
Horgan commits to net-zero emissions by 2050, Greens want plan to get there
SQUAMISH, B.C. - John Horgan says a re-elected NDP government would commit to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Horgan made the campaign promise during a stop in Squamish today as Liberal Leade...
Oct 2, 2020
Fewer layoffs at TRU than first expected: CUPE President
KAMLOOPS - The union representing employees at Thompson Rivers University says there are fewer people affected by layoffs than first expected. President of CUPE Local 4879 Lois Rugg told CFJC Today th...
Oct 2, 2020
NDP, Liberal, Green candidates to debate climate change in B.C. election forum
VANCOUVER - The first debate to be announced during British Columbia's election campaign won't be among the leaders, but it will focus on a major issue in the campaign. New Democrat candidate George H...
Oct 2, 2020
Independent candidate wants more youth representation in Victoria
KAMLOOPS - A fourth candidate in the Kamloops-North Thompson riding has come forward to run in this month's provincial election and he hopes to bring some youth to the local race. Making his announcem...
Oct 1, 2020
CEO of BC Care Providers Association says province needs more beds, not just facility replacements
KAMLOOPS - The COVID-19 pandemic has uncovered some of the vulnerabilities in long-term care facilities, which are aging - just like the population. NDP leader John Horgan is promising $1.4 billion ov...
Oct 1, 2020
Lillooet man does his part to limit illicit drug overdoses in small communities
KAMLOOPS - Overdose deaths in the first eight months of 2020 have now surpassed the total deaths for all of 2019. One of the major issues drug users in the province face is an increasingly toxic suppl...
Oct 1, 2020
B.C. sees 82 new cases of COVID-19; two more in Interior Health
VICTORIA - Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has reported 82 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday (Oct. 1), including two cases in Interior Health. That brings the provincial total to 9,220, spread...
Oct 1, 2020
