Author Archives: James Peters
Skeetchestn chief hopes B.C.'s adoption of UNDRIP will set example for Canada
KAMLOOPS - The Chief of the Skeetchestn Indian Band is calling B.C.'s adoption of the United Nations Declaration on the Right of Indigenous People (UNDRIP), "courageously historic." Legislation to imp...
Oct 28, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
As motorists shirk Westsyde Elementary school zone, RCMP seek to raise awareness
KAMLOOPS - Westsyde Elementary School re-opened this year, but RCMP say motorists along Westsyde Road don't appear to have noticed.With the re-opening came the opening of a new speed zone along Westsy...
Oct 28, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
RCMP suspect impaired driver responsible for truck crash into Valleyview home
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP say three people escaped injury Sunday night (Oct. 27) after a truck crashed into their Valleyview home.The incident happened at about 9:30 p.m. in the 2300-block of the East ...
Oct 28, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Chad Klassen
Temperatures expected to drop in Kamloops this week
KAMLOOPS - It looks as though the sun won't help the temperatures stay warm in Kamloops this week.While mostly clear skies will bring plenty of sunshine, Environment Canada Meteorologist Ross McDonald...
Oct 27, 2019 (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds)
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
