Author Archives: James Peters
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
Strong winds expected to hit Kamloops tonight and tomorrow
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for parts of the Southern Interior, including Kamloops.Strong winds are expected to hit the Fraser Canyon, South and North Thompson...
Oct 24, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Miner Teck Resources reports Q3 profit down, plans to focus on reducing costs
VANCOUVER - Teck Resources Ltd. says it is focusing on improving efficiency and productivity after it reported its third-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago. Teck chief executive Don Lindsay ...
Oct 23, 2019
Tiny House Warriors say RCMP acted improperly in arresting Trans Mountain protesters
BLUE RIVER, B.C. - The Tiny House Warriors (THW) maintain RCMP acted improperly in arresting a pair of Trans Mountain pipeline demonstrators near Valemount Saturday (Oct. 19). In a news release, the g...
Oct 23, 2019 Image Credit: Twitter / Kanahus Manuel
