Author Archives: James Peters
ROTHENBURGER: A visit from Trudeau, a fired candidate, a not-so-bold council
AN INTERESTING WEEK IN POLITICS in the Loops - a federal election call, a fired NDP candidate and a not-so-bold move by City council.Taking first things first, Justin Trudeau paid a visit to make a th...
Sep 14, 2019 (Image Credit: Screenshot from CityTV)
PETERS: In Kamloops and in Canada, Trudeau's celebrity sheen has worn off
When times got tough for the Liberals, Justin Trudeau could always count on Justin Trudeau.He could flash that thousand-watt smile, lose the shirt and go for a jog on the beach, photobomb a wedding an...
Sep 13, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Second private cannabis shop gets approval in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A second private retail cannabis store in Kamloops has been granted approval and is set to open this weekend.According to the B.C. Government website, Wizards has officially received approv...
Sep 13, 2019 Image Credit: Facebook
Police seeking missing man who was travelling from Falkland to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Police in the North Okanagan are asking for the public's help in finding a missing Falkland man.Const. Kelly Brett says in a news release that Bjorn Collnes was last seen Sept. 9 at 1:30 a....
Sep 13, 2019 Image Credit: RCMP Handout
On campaign's second day, Trudeau stops in Kamloops to boost Lake bid
KAMLOOPS - Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau is the first party leader to visit Kamloops during the 2019 federal election campaign.Trudeau addressed a boisterous crowd at Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo Liberal...
Sep 12, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
'Huge anxiety and stress': Daycare programs forced to relocate due to Parkcrest shuffling
KAMLOOPS - The Big Little Science Centre isn't the only organization still in need of a location after the Parkcrest Elementary School fire.Kamloops-Thompson School District officials have been busy s...
Sep 12, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Councillor pushes to make Kamloops more accessible
KAMLOOPS - A first-term Kamloops councillor is pushing forward with a campaign promise to increase accessibility in Kamloops.Sadie Hunter introduced a Notice of Motion at this week's Kamloops council ...
Sep 12, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Balance of Power
Early campaign stop in Kamloops for Liberal leader seen as positive sign for party
KAMLOOPS - The writ has been dropped, parliament has been dissolved, and federal election campaigning has officially begun. Kamloops-Thompson -Cariboo is seen by the Liberals as a winnable riding with...
Sep 12, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
ROTHENBURGER: When is a candidate's apology for online remarks enough?
KAMLOOPS - SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIMED another politician Wednesday.Dock Currie, who was the NDP candidate for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo for all of a few days, was fired by the party for online comments made...
Sep 12, 2019 Image Credit: Facebook
Federal election campaign officially begins for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo candidates
KAMLOOPS - The writ has been dropped, parliament has been dissolved, and federal election campaigning has officially begun today. After campaigning informally for weeks, Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo ridi...
Sep 11, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
