Author Archives: James Peters
Kamloops neighbourhood goes all out for Halloween
KAMLOOPS - Spooky season is in full swing in one Kamloops neighbourhood. That's because the Brocklehurst Community Association is having their annual Brock Halloween Haunt. "This year, we decided to t...
Oct 27, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Former youth in care utilizing post-secondary education opportunity
MISSION, BC - Since the province introduced its tuition waiver program for former youth in care to access higher education, over 1,000 students have used the program. If applicants meet the eligibilit...
Oct 27, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
McLeod pleased to see Wilson-Raybould re-elected
KAMLOOPS - While she is not satisfied with the general election resulting in another Liberal government, the returning MP for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo says she is happy a former Liberal cabinet minis...
Oct 25, 2019 Image Credit: CPAC
PETERS: Western separatism is bunk, but western alienation is very real
LET US BE QUITE CLEAR about one thing: the talk about western separatism is bunk. It's hooey. It's bluster. It's all sizzle and no steak.In its heart, Alberta knows it can't reach its goal of laying p...
Oct 25, 2019 Image Credit: The Canadian Press
90 Seconds to the Weekend — October 25, 2019
Check out what's coming up this weekend! 90 Seconds to the Weekend provides all the details you need to kick off your weekend with the most current events.
Oct 25, 2019 Image Credit: BC Wildlife Park
Wind warning issued for North Thompson; Special weather statement continued for Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A wind warning has been issued for the North Thompson Friday (Oct. 25), a day after a special weather statement was issued for parts of the Southern Interior.Environment Canada says in the ...
Oct 25, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Fire destroys three vehicles at local auto dealership
Image Credit: Nathan RitchieKAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire and Rescue had to deal with a fire on 8th Street this morning that had the potential to be much more serious if fire crews hadn't been able to resp...
Oct 25, 2019 Image Credit: Nathan Ritchie
Returning MP McLeod says it's up to Trudeau to quell western alienation
KAMLOOPS - The returning Member of Parliament for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau needs to acknowledge problems that have led to a growing sense of western alienation in C...
Oct 24, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Balance of Power
Kamloops truck owner uses app to lead RCMP to stolen vehicle
KAMLOOPS - A man has been arrested after he was discovered in a stolen pickup truck.Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says in a news release that officers received a report on Oct. 18 that ...
Oct 24, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Climate activist Greta Thunberg pops into Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, known for her stern lecture at the United Nations and determined advocacy for decreasing greenhouse gas emissions, stopped in Kamloops Wednesday (Oc...
Oct 24, 2019 Image Credit: Facebook / Angie Halas
