Author Archives: James Peters
Do you think the Conservative Party's chances in the next election are improved with Erin O'Toole as leader?
Aug 24, 2020
Masks required now on Kamloops Transit buses
KAMLOOPS - When you step onto a bus this morning, you'll be expected to have a mask. BC Transit announced the policy change earlier this month. It says BC health officials have recommended the public ...
Aug 24, 2020
Merritt restricts watering as drought conditions persist
MERRITT, B.C. - Drought conditions in the Nicola Valley mean Merritt residents will need to restrict their watering.According to a news release issued by the City of Merritt, drought conditions in the...
Aug 21, 2020
SOUND OFF: B.C.’s families demand an education restart plan in which they can have confidence
AS HAS BEEN THE CASE for thousands of parents across British Columbia, I have spent a great deal of time thinking about the NDP government's back-to-school plan. My colleagues and I have received hund...
Aug 21, 2020
B.C. adds 80 new COVID-19 cases, hits 200 deaths since pandemic began
VICTORIA - B.C. health officials report 80 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday (Aug. 20) but, for the first time in three weeks, the active case count has decreased. The 80 new cases boost the provincial t...
Aug 20, 2020
Sullivan returns as SD73 superintendent
KAMLOOPS - A recognizable name is returning to lead School District 73. Dr. Terry Sullivan will serve one-year as an interim superintendent.Sullivan served as the district's superintendent from 1999 t...
Aug 20, 2020
Penticton wildfire a reminder of the increasing risk throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre
KAMLOOPS - While the most prominent fire in the Kamloops Fire Centre is burning near Penticton, the rest of the region has not been left unscathed.Fire Information Officer Kyla Fraser says there have ...
Aug 19, 2020
B.C. sees 68 new COVID-19 cases, active count approaches 800
VICTORIA - The province is reporting 68 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday (Aug. 19). That includes four more in the Interior region. According to a news release from the provincial health ministry, the ...
Aug 19, 2020
SOUND OFF: Why prorogue parliament?
AS YOU MAY HAVE HEARD this week the Prime Minister asked the Governor General to prorogue the House of Commons.What does this mean?Prorogation is a parliamentary procedure where the current session of...
Aug 19, 2020
Teenager arrested, accused of intentionally spilling 1,000 litres of yellow road paint in Logan Lake
LOGAN LAKE, B.C. - A teenager has been arrested after huge drum of yellow road paint was spilled in the District of Logan Lake. According to a news release from Cpl. Jesse O'Donaghey of RCMP Southeast...
Aug 19, 2020
