Author Archives: James Peters
Federal scientists predict high wildfire risk across Western Canada
EDMONTON - Federal scientists are predicting a higher than average wildfire hazard for almost the entire country this summer. Their annual forecast says the risk will be highest in early summer i...
May 05, 2020
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Trudeau pledges $252M for COVID-19 aid to agriculture
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is promising a $252-million aid package for Canada's agriculture and food industries in the COVID-19 pandemic. He says $77 million of that will go to measures to...
May 05, 2020
Do you agree with the federal government's ban on assault-style weapons?
May 04, 2020
VIDEO: Chase troubadour has a song for COVID-19 'unsung heroes'
CHASE, B.C. - A Chase singer-songwriter says a song he wrote for volunteers several years ago is perfect for healthcare workers on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic. John Pearson has repurp...
May 01, 2020 Image Credit: Facebook / John Pearson
Province reports 33 new COVID-19 cases, one more death
VICTORIA - The province has recorded 33 new cases of COVID-19. The information is contained in a news release from the Ministry of Health and the Office of Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry. ...
May 01, 2020 File Photo (Image Credit: Flickr / Government of BC)
Trudeau announces ban on 1,500 types of 'military-style' guns
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is banning a range of assault-style guns, with an order that takes effect immediately. The cabinet order he describes doesn't forbid ...
May 01, 2020
Trudeau announces ban on 1,500 types of 'military-style' guns
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is banning a range of assault-style guns, with an order that takes effect immediately. The cabinet order he describes doesn't forbid ...
May 01, 2020
Despite relaxed deadlines, City of Kamloops asks homeowners to pay taxes on time
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has relaxed penalties for late payment of property taxes this year - but is asking homeowners not to take advantage of the leniency unless absolutely necessary. At this...
Apr 30, 2020 File Photo (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds / CFJC Today)
Budget officer says federal deficit could top $252 billion
OTTAWA - Parliament's budget watchdog says that it's likely the federal deficit for the year will hit $252.1 billion as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The figure is an estimate based on the almost...
Apr 30, 2020
Province announces 34 new COVID-19 cases — but 74 more patients considered fully recovered
VICTORIA - There is positive news from Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry's daily briefing Wednesday (Apr. 29). Henry announced 34 new test positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total in B....
Apr 29, 2020 Image Credit: Facebook / Government of BC
