Author Archives: James Peters
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
The Mustard Seed's revamped thrift store opens with new opportunities
KAMLOOPS - The Mustard Seed Thrift Store has reopened. The store was closed when New Life Community merged with The Mustard Seed as the organization evaluated its programs. Managing Director of The Mu...
Aug 19, 2020
Province sees 83 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, active count at 775
VICTORIA - The number of active COVID-19 cases in B.C. continues to grow. In a news release issued Tuesday (Aug. 18), provincial health officials say 83 new cases were recorded in the past 24 hours, b...
Aug 18, 2020
UPDATE: Fire ignites in Adams Lake area
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: The B.C. Wildfire Service says it is fighting the Gold Creek Forest Service Road fire, but the second fire was an unsubstantiated report. Investigating crews could not find a fire a...
Aug 17, 2020
