Author Archives: James Peters
TNRD tax increase stems from growing operations costs and revenue challenges
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson Nicola Regional District has given the green light for this year's budget, which will see an average of a 5.9 per cent tax increase overall. However, the TNRD says growth in th...
Mar 28, 2025
B.C. Premier David Eby walking back tariff bill after 'anxiety' from stakeholders
VANCOUVER - British Columbia Premier David Eby says his government is walking back a key portion of its controversial tariff response law, admitting the proposed legislation "didn't get the balance ri...
Mar 28, 2025
One sent to hospital following collision on Fortune Drive and Tranquille Road
KAMLOOPS - One person was sent to hospital after a crash that snarled traffic at a key North Kamloops intersection. Cpl. Crystal Evelyn, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson, told CFJC Today of a collision at a...
Mar 28, 2025
Auto collision knocks out power to thousands in Brocklehurst, North Shore
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE (9:15 p.m.): Power has been restored. EARLIER: A car has collided into a utility pole in North Kamloops, resulting in a widespread power outage that threw thousands of Kamloops resid...
Mar 27, 2025
Gaglardi teases aggressive off-season, says Blazers will not miss playoffs next year; Clouston assesses roster
NOTE: Scroll down to find complete interviews with Tom Gaglardi and Shaun CloustonKAMLOOPS - Majority Owner Tom Gaglardi said his Kamloops Blazers do not have the option of missing the playoffs for a ...
Mar 27, 2025
Battling ageism in Kamloops and across B.C.
KAMLOOPS - Ageism affects many British Columbians. A recent survey by the BC Seniors Advocate found alarming results. Out of more than 9,000 participants, a startling 84 per cent of respondents believ...
Mar 27, 2025
Removal of carbon tax to drop fuel prices but leave hole in provincial budget
KAMLOOPS - The consumer carbon tax in British Columbia will be eliminated as of April 1. The move follows the announcement from federal Liberal Leader Mark Carney prior to the election call earlier th...
Mar 27, 2025
TNRD board sets average 2025 property tax increase at 5.9%
KAMLOOPS - Property owners in the Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) will be hit with a tax increase averaging 5.9 per cent this year.The district's tax rate was set at Thursday afternoon's (Mar...
Mar 27, 2025
B.C. allows Mount Polley tailings dam to go higher, a decade after massive spill
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is allowing the height of the Mount Polley tailings dam to be raised an extra four metres, a decade after a similar storage site burst in one of the province...
Mar 27, 2025
B.C.'s ombudsperson wants code-of-conduct laws, integrity tools for local politicians
VICTORIA - B.C.'s ombudsperson says the lack of provincial standards guiding ethics of local politicians opens the door to interference and erodes public trust. Jay Chalke has issued a letter to the p...
Mar 27, 2025
