Author Archives: James Peters

Sudden death in 100 Mile House may have been caused by animal
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - NOTE: This story has been updated here.EARLIER: RCMP in 100 Mile House have stood down a major crimes investigation after being called to a suspicious death this week.Police say...
James Peters Oct 03, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today

All local candidates to participate in environment-focused debate Thursday
KAMLOOPS - All of the local candidates in the federal election are confirmed in Thursday evening's debate centered around the environment. Cheryl Kabloona, chair of the Kamloops Chapter of the B.C. Su...
James Peters Oct 03, 2019 All seven local candidates participated in a debate at South Kamloops Secondary on Oct. 2 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)

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 ...
James Peters 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...
James Peters 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...
James Peters 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...
James Peters 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...
James Peters 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 ...
James Peters 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...
James Peters 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...
James Peters Oct 02, 2019 Highway 1 at Collins Road in Cache Creek, looking east on Highway 1/97. (Image Credit: Drive BC)

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