Author Archives: James Peters
Abortion returns to election debate, both nationally and locally
KAMLOOPS - The issue of a woman's right to choose an abortion is making its way back into the federal election debate - including here in Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo.Conservative Party of Canada Leader ...
Oct 03, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Kamloops RCMP warning drivers to slow down in West Victoria construction zone
KAMLOOPS - Police in Kamloops are asking drivers to obey the posted speed limit in the construction zone of the West Victoria Street project.In a news release, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jodi She...
Oct 03, 2019 Image Credit: City of Kamloops
ROTHENBURGER: Can party leaders please stop treating us like idiots?
KAMLOOPS - I LOVE FEDERAL ELECTIONS because they're the ultimate expression of our democracy. Besides, I'm a political junkie.There are things about it that annoy me, though - especially coming from t...
Oct 03, 2019
Candidate Information — Neighbouring Ridings
Cariboo - Prince George Riding Map Todd Doherty (CPC)(incumbent) - website Tracy Calogheros (Lib) - website Heather Sapergia (NDP) - website Mackenzie Kerr (Green) - website Jing Lan Yang (PPC) - webs...
Oct 02, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Candidate profile: Animal Protection Party candidate Kira Cheeseborough
KAMLOOPS - Kira Cheeseborough has taken an interest in making sure everyone's voices are heard, and brought a desire for advocacy to the campaign trail in the Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo. Formed in 2006...
Oct 02, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Ballot set for October 21 federal election
KAMLOOPS - The ballot is set for the upcoming federal election.Monday was the deadline for candidates to submit their nomination paperwork, and Elections Canada published confirmed candidate lists on ...
Oct 02, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Candidate profile: People's Party candidate Ken Finlayson
KAMLOOPS - Ken Finlayson is passionate man. He speaks from his heart, and agree or disagree with his principles, he wants to make a difference and make Canada the best it can be."We're Canadian nation...
Oct 02, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
UPDATE: Highway 1 now open east of Cache Creek
CACHE CREEK, B.C. - UPDATE: The highway has now reopened. EARLIER: A crash has closed the Trans-Canada Highway near Cache Creek. According to Drive BC, Highway 1 is closed in both directions east of C...
Oct 02, 2019 Highway 1 at Collins Road in Cache Creek, looking east on Highway 1/97. (Image Credit: Drive BC)
Kelson Group commits to $1.5 million donation to RIH Patient Care Tower
KAMLOOPS - A major local property management group has pledged $1.5 million to the Royal Inland Hospital's Patient Care Tower.In a news release, the RIH Foundation says the Kelson Group's multi-year d...
Oct 02, 2019 Image Credit: Contributed / Royal Inland Hospital Foundation
Kamloops Fire Rescue responds to North Shore landscape fire
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue crews are on scene at a landscape fire Tuesday afternoon.The fire was reported along Courtenay Crescent, behind Christ Community Church, at about 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.Ther...
Oct 01, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Adam Donnelly
