Author Archives: James Peters
School closures not off the table for SD58 amid budget pressures
MERRITT, B.C. - School District 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) held a public budget meeting on Wednesday (April 16) night to discuss budgetary pressure affecting the district and the district's plan for the ...
Apr 17, 2025
RCMP witnesses describe discovery of victim's body, as Bagabuyo murder trial dives into extensive video evidence
KAMLOOPS - The fourth day of Rogelio 'Butch' Bagabuyo's first-degree murder trial saw additional witnesses called in by the Crown, including RCMP officers involved in the initial call after the victim...
Apr 17, 2025
Here's what to know about advance voting in Canada's 2025 federal election
Advance voting for the 2025 federal election gets underway this long weekend.Canadians who are at least 18 years old can vote at their assigned polling station anytime from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on April 1...
Apr 17, 2025
Couple arrested after man reportedly points gun at vehicle during Salmon Arm road rage incident
SALMON ARM, B.C. - A couple was arrested after a man reportedly pointed a gun at another driver during a scene of road rage. Salmon Arm RCMP say a man reported the incident with a beige Cadillac Escal...
Apr 17, 2025
RCMP renew plea for information into Salmon Arm man's disappearance 23 years later
SALMON ARM, B.C. - RCMP are renewing their call for help in finding a Salmon Arm man who's been missing for 23 years. Raymond "Ray" Kohout, a nurse, husband and father of three, was last seen at aroun...
Apr 17, 2025
Kamloops Sports Council asks for city support on European-style Christmas market
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Sports Council went before council Tuesday (April 16) to seek support for its idea of an European-style Christmas market. The market's goal is to attract holiday lovers to Kaml...
Apr 16, 2025
Dozens of paid positions still available in Kamloops area on voting day: Elections Canada
KAMLOOPS - It's still nearly two weeks until voting day, but preparation is well underway in Elections Canada returning offices in Kamloops and Salmon Arm.Kamloops-Thompson-Nicola Returning Officer Ge...
Apr 16, 2025
B.C. ministers urge residents to have go-bags, insurance before floods and wildfires
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government says residents should start preparing for wildfire and flood season with go-bags and insurance, as emergency response officials watch the snowpack and drough...
Apr 16, 2025
BC Cancer Foundation launches $5M fundraising campaign for Kamloops cancer centre
KAMLOOPS - This week, the BC Cancer Foundation launched a $5-million fundraising campaign aimed at equipping the Kamloops cancer centre.The Kamloops cancer centre is scheduled to open to patients in 2...
Apr 15, 2025
Firefighters knock down blaze at Tk'emlúps landfill Monday
TK'EMLUPS - Tk'emlps te Secwpemc officials say a highly visible fire in the area of Mount Paul Road Monday afternoon (April 14) came from the community's landfill. Kamloops Fire Rescue crews were call...
Apr 15, 2025
