Author Archives: James Peters

GINTA: We need to eliminate the stigma and punish the dealers
A PARENT'S WORST NIGHTMARE is without a doubt the death of their child. More so when the death was preventable. My eldest mentioned on Friday a teenager in Kamloops had suffered a fatal overdose and l...
James Peters Jun 22, 2020

Which Canadian city would best serve as an NHL hub city?
James Peters Jun 22, 2020

Trudeau says health trumps economic concerns as travel restrictions remain
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says public health takes precedence over airline and tourism industry concerns around ongoing travel restrictions. Trudeau says he understands the mounting frust...
James Peters Jun 22, 2020

2020 Kamloops Walk to End ALS taking online route
KAMLOOPS - The Walk to End ALS is following the virtual trend many charity events are going with this year, with an online walk today (June 20) in Kamloops. Participants can sign up online, and join i...
James Peters Jun 20, 2020

Seven new COVID-19 cases in B.C. to close out the week
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. health ministry is reporting seven new cases of COVID-19 Friday (June 19). In a news release, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says today's added cases bring the total to...
James Peters Jun 19, 2020

B.C. investigates allegations of hospital racism
VANCOUVER - British Columbia Health Minister Adrian Dix says an investigation has been launched into allegations of ``abhorrent practices'' by some emergency room staff who are accused of playing a ga...
James Peters Jun 19, 2020

UPDATE: Missing Alberta man found safe
INNISFAIL, AB. - UPDATE: RCMP in Alberta say the man has been found safe.
James Peters Jun 19, 2020

Stump Lake residents look at historic creek as possible solution to flooding
KAMLOOPS - Water is flowing through an old creek bed at the south end of Stump Lake for the first time in a century. In what appears to be a desperate attempt to lower the level of the lake, someone h...
James Peters Jun 18, 2020

Category 2 fire ban to be lifted in Kamloops area Friday
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Fire Centre is loosening burning regulations in response to the rainy June.Effective at noon Friday (June 19), the restriction on Category 2 fires will be lifted. Category 2 fi...
James Peters Jun 18, 2020

Eight new COVID-19 cases in B.C. Thursday; Interior Health case count increases
VANCOUVER - New numbers reinforce that COVID-19 has not been eradicated from Interior Health. For the second straight day, the case count in the region has increased. According to new totals released ...
James Peters Jun 18, 2020

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