Author Archives: James Peters
Race to replace Scheer as federal Conservative leader could be crowded
OTTAWA - Moments after Andrew Scheer announced Thursday his intention to resign as Conservative party leader, speculation turned to who will replace him. Two of his prominent rivals in the 2017 leader...
Dec 12, 2019
Kamloops is GoFundMe's most generous Canadian city, but local non-profits are still struggling
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops has been named the most generous Canadian city by GoFundMe - but in spite of that designation, there are several not-for-profit agencies in our community that are struggling. With ...
Dec 12, 2019 Image Credit: Kent Simmonds
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer steps down
OTTAWA - Andrew Scheer is stepping down as the Conservative leader.He made the announcement to his caucus this morning (Dec. 12).The decision comes less than two months after a disappointing election ...
Dec 12, 2019 Image Credit: Canadian Press
UPDATE: Missing Williams Lake person located
WILLIAMS LAKE - UPDATE: The missing person from Williams Lake has been located. All personal information has been removed from this article. EARLIER: Williams Lake RCMP is requesting the public's assi...
Dec 12, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Multiple fatalities after plane crashes on Gabriola Island off B.C. coast
GABRIOLA ISLAND, B.C. - Three investigators from the Transportation Safety Board are expected to arrive early this afternoon at the scene of a plane crash which officials say took several lives off th...
Dec 11, 2019
Residents indicate more ice sheets, performing arts centre among top priorities in new Recreation Master Plan
KAMLOOPS - After months of research and public consultation, the city has concluded that a new performing arts centre is the top priority in the Recreation Master Plan. More than 1,600 Kamloops reside...
Dec 10, 2019 The city's recreation master plan projects at least one or two more ice sheets in the next 3-7 years and four more ice sheets in the next 7-17 years (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
City, public safety professionals take actions to improve pedestrian safety
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops and Kamloops RCMP are launching a safety campaign in response to a recent increase in collisions between vehicles and pedestrians. "This has really come to the forefron...
Dec 10, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Jill Sperling
RCMP hoping Traffic Services move to Falkland will discourage speeding on Highway 97
FALKLAND, B.C. - It'll start to get a bit busier in the small community of Falkland now that the RCMP's North Okanagan Traffic Services section will be located there.In a news release, North Okanagan ...
Dec 10, 2019 Image Credit: RCMP Handout
Snowfall expected in Kamloops, along the Coquihalla this week
KAMLOOPS - Be prepared for winter conditions in Kamloops and the surrounding area this week.That includes the Coquihalla Highway - which is expected to be hardest hit by snowfall on Thursday.Environme...
Dec 10, 2019 Image Credit: Kent Simmonds
Have you registered as an organ donor?
Dec 10, 2019 Heart transplant and organ donation concept. Hand is giving red heart.
