Author Archives: James Peters
Fifty-eight new COVID-19 cases recorded in B.C. Tuesday; no new cases in Interior
VICTORIA - Provincial health officials have reported 58 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday (Aug. 25), though none of the new cases were found in Interior Health. According to a news release from Provincial...
Aug 25, 2020
Stats Canada survey suggests some Canadians worried about safety of COVID-19 vaccine
OTTAWA - A new Statistics Canada survey suggests that while the vast majority of Canadians would get a COVID-19 vaccine if and when it becomes available, more than one in 10 likely would not. The surv...
Aug 25, 2020
B.C. sees 269 new COVID-19 cases over three days, now has more than 900 active cases
VICTORIA - The province of B.C. has eclipsed the 5,000 mark for its COVID-19 case count after another weekend of elevated transmission. In a news conference Monday (Aug. 24), Provincial Health Officer...
Aug 24, 2020
CFJC Midday - Book recycling in the City of Kamloops! Your best options to repurpose old or damaged books
Marcia Dick, City of Kamloops Solid Waste Services Analyst joins Dylana on Midday to talk about recycling options for any old books you aren't sure what to do with. If a book is too damaged to donate ...
Aug 24, 2020
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
