Author Archives: James Peters
Do you agree with the federal government's ban on assault-style weapons?
May 4, 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 1, 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 1, 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 1, 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 1, 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
Plans to re-open B.C. economy to be unveiled next week: Horgan
VICTORIA - The premier of British Columbia says his government will unveil plans next week to restart the province's economy. But John Horgan says government is acting cautiously, because "we still ha...
Apr 29, 2020 Image Credit: Twitter / Government of BC
VIDEO: CFJC-TV Boogie the Bridge Organizer Jo Berry says thank-you
KAMLOOPS - "We will never forget this year."The CFJC-TV Boogie the Bridge was to take place last weekend, but was called off on March 16 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.In the event's absence, Organizer ...
Apr 29, 2020 Image Credit: Facebook / Jo Berry
