Author Archives: James Peters

RCMP believe Scotch Creek house fire may have been set by vigilantes
SCOTCH CREEK, B.C. - RCMP say someone tried to set a problem North Shuswap home on fire Tuesday (Sept. 10).According to a news release from Cpl. Scott Linklater of the Chase RCMP, members were called ...
James Peters Sep 11, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today

Kamloops riding once again without an NDP candidate
KAMLOOPS - For the second time in a month, the Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo NDP candidate has stepped aside. Dock Currie posted his resignation on Facebook shortly before the federal election campaign of...
James Peters Sep 11, 2019 Image Credit: Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo NDP

Mother voices concerns over relocation of TREC students
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops-Thompson School District is taking a second look at relocation plans for students currently at George Hilliard Elementary. Students from the Twin Rivers Education Centre and Fo...
James Peters Sep 10, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds

Nine students expected to attend Westwold Elementary this year
WESTWOLD, B.C. - It's been an up and down week for School District 73, but some good news is coming out of the community of Westwold.School District 73 assistant superintendent for elementary schools,...
James Peters Sep 10, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today

RCMP handed out 180 traffic tickets last Friday — more than half for distracted driving
KAMLOOPS - An RCMP blitz Friday (Sept. 6) found a torrent of Kamloops drivers disregarding the rules of the road.Mounties from the Integrated Road Safety Unit, Central Interior Traffic Services and Ka...
James Peters Sep 10, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today

CFJC columnist Rothenburger nominated for Jack Webster Award
KAMLOOPS - A columnist for CFJC TV and CFJC Today has been nominated for a prestigious Jack Webster Award.Mel Rothenburger, Kamloops's venerable Armchair Mayor, is a finalist in the category of Commen...
James Peters Sep 10, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today

Crews work to restore power and clear debris left in Dorian's wake
HALIFAX - Post-tropical storm Dorian may have departed Atlantic Canada but the scars it inflicted across the region with its hurricane strength wind gusts and torrential rain will take some time to he...
James Peters Sep 10, 2019

Would you seek help to improve your literacy?
James Peters Sep 09, 2019 LITERACY of the word on paper. concept. Words of LITERACY on a wooden background.

You're Not Alone
In our five-part series, You're Not Alone, we focus on breaking down the stigma surrounding suicide, how to pinpoint suicidal behaviour in a loved one, and address the gaps in our mental healthcare sy...
James Peters Sep 09, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today

UPDATE: Missing woman has been found
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: RCMP say the woman reported missing Monday (Sept. 9) has been found.
James Peters Sep 09, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today

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