Author Archives: James Peters
Kamloops RCMP member all business — even on his birthday
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops RCMP detachment is celebrating a special birthday Tuesday (June 2).Fargo, a dedicated canine member of the local force, is seven.An email from the detachment notes Fargo has ha...
Jun 02, 2020
ROTHENBURGER: Every one of us should take the #DifferentTogether Pledge
KAMLOOPS - WE NEED SOMETHING right now to reassure ourselves that the human race is capable of getting along. Something symbolic but meaningful, a reminder day by day to focus on the good in us and to...
Jun 02, 2020
Canadian health officials urge rally-goers to keep COVID-19 in mind
OTTAWA - As protesters keep up their anti-racism rallies on both sides of the border, top health officials are hoping they don't forget about the risk of COVID-19. Canadian health officials are not su...
Jun 02, 2020
Province reports 24 new COVID-19 cases over past two days, one more death
VICTORIA - "We are not out of the woods yet." Those are the words of B.C. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry Monday (June 1), as she reported a total of 24 new cases of COVID-19 over the past ...
Jun 01, 2020
Should the minimum wage increase have been delayed until COVID-19 subsides and employers are fully operational?
Jun 01, 2020
RCMP release photos of Salmon Arm armed robbery suspect
SALMON ARM, B.C. - UPDATE: In a news release, Salmon Arm RCMP say they have identified and arrested the suspect, who is a youth. The boy faces potential criminal charges. EARLIER: RCMP in the Shuswap ...
Jun 01, 2020
Area waterways holding steady in wake of weekend rain
KAMLOOPS - Rivers in the Kamloops area appear to be holding steady in spite of a major rain event over the weekend.Meteorologist Carmen Hartt from Environment Canada says the spring storm hit a large ...
Jun 01, 2020
Air Forces investigation focusing on birdstrike as probable cause of Kamloops Snowbird crash
KAMLOOPS - The Royal Canadian Air Forces (RCAF) says the investigation into the May 17 Snowbirds crash in Kamloops is focusing on a birdstrike as a possible cause.The incident resulted in the death of...
Jun 01, 2020
Cache Creek avoids further flood evacuation alerts after rainy weekend
CACHE CREEK - Village of Cache Creek officials say severe weather warnings did not live up to the expectation, and flooding potential did not worsen over the weekend. The Village is still under a stat...
May 31, 2020
BC Wildfire Service makes short work of minor fire near Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The B.C Wildfire Service says a small wildfire that popped up Saturday (May 30) near the Buse Lake area is now under control. Kamloops Fire Centre Information Officer Kyla Fraser says an in...
May 31, 2020
