Author Archives: James Peters
Balance of Power: B.C. Child and Family Development Minister Katrine Conroy, and Shane Gottfriedson of Project Reconciliation
This week on Balance of Power, host James Peters talks to B.C. Child and Family Development Minister Katrine Conroy about the cost of child care in this province, as well as the controversy surroundin...
Jul 18, 2019
Trudeau says Ottawa open to proposals for B.C. refinery as gas prices soar
VICTORIA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ottawa is open to proposals from the private sector for a refinery in British Columbia, as a public inquiry into the province's soaring gas prices reviews...
Jul 18, 2019
STRUGGLE FOR SURVIVAL: The Salvation Army
KAMLOOPS - In the second part of our series Struggle For Survival, we profile the Salvation Army. The worldwide non-profit was founded in England in 1865 and has been serving the Kamloops community fo...
Jul 18, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Record-breaking slot machine win claimed by Prince George woman
KAMLOOPS - A Prince George woman is over $2 million richer after simply playing the slots. Marlyne Dumoulin is the winner of the largest ever Powerbucks progressive jackpot, and she claimed her prize ...
Jul 18, 2019 Image Credit: BCLC
Canada's Health Minister announces $400,000 for overdose response training in B.C., Yukon
KAMLOOPS - The federal government has announced $400,000 in funding for opioid overdose response training in BC and the Yukon. Canada's Health Minister, Ginette Petitpas Taylor made the announcement i...
Jul 18, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Mustard Seed Kamloops closes men's recovery program
KAMLOOPS - The Mustard Seed New Life Community in Kamloops has announced the closure of its men's recovery program.In a news release, The Mustard Seed says it's closing the program to develop stronger...
Jul 18, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
UPDATE: Driver, passenger treated for minor injuries after semi jack-knifes near Revelstoke
REVELSTOKE, B.C. - UPDATE: Police are releasing more information about an early morning crash near Revelstoke. Police say in a news release that just before 5:00 a.m. emergency responders attended the...
Jul 17, 2019
TRU alum who started leading cannabis producer Hexo steps down
KAMLOOPS - A Thompson Rivers University alumnus who co-founded one of Canada's leading cannabis companies is stepping down from his corporate role.In a news release, Hexo has announced Adam Miron is r...
Jul 17, 2019 Image Credit: Facebook / Adam Miron
Interior Health Authority has second-highest number, rate of suicide deaths
KAMLOOPS - For another year, Interior Health has had the second-highest number of suicide deaths in the province. According to new numbers from the BC Coroners Service, IH, along with Fraser Health, m...
Jul 17, 2019 Image Credit: BC Coroners Service
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Kamloops area, warning in place for Cariboo
KAMLOOPS - When thunder roars, go indoors. That's the message from Environment Canada as a severe thunderstorm watch is issued for the North Thompson, and continued for the Cariboo. "Conditions are fa...
Jul 17, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
