Author Archives: James Peters
Kamloops to receive portion of $80M government funding announcement to address homelessness
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops is one of three B.C. cities that will together receive nearly $80 million in government funding to address homeless encampments.In a news release distributed Friday (March 7), the ...
Mar 07, 2025
One dead in Shuswap head-on collision: RCMP
TAPPEN, B.C. - RCMP have confirmed one person died in a crash on the Trans Canada Highway near Tappen Wednesday (March 5).In a news release, Southeast District RCMP spokesperson Cpl. James Grandy says...
Mar 05, 2025
February home sales in Kamloops remained steady in face of economic uncertainty
KAMLOOPS - The economic uncertainty brought on by Canada's trade war with the United States has yet to have a significant impact on the Kamloops real estate market. New statistics shared by the Associ...
Mar 05, 2025
Brocklehurst home plundered by thieves; wedding ring among items missing
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are asking for help from the public after a home in Brocklehurst was 'thoroughly ransacked' over the weekend.Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says officers were called to...
Mar 05, 2025
No one injured in frightening concrete collapse at downtown Kamloops construction site
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE (5:30 p.m.): Kelson Group confirms a section of parkade collapsed as new concrete was being poured Wednesday. Full statement: On the morning of Wednesday, March 5, 2025, a small and ...
Mar 05, 2025
Kamloops Film Society hosting 29th edition of Film Festival at Paramount Theatre
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Film Society is gearing up to host the 29th edition of the Kamloops Film Festival, which gets underway at the Paramount Theatre on Thursday (March 6). Film Society Executive Di...
Mar 05, 2025
Vehicle incident closes Highway 1 west of Tappen; detours in place
SALMON ARM, B.C. - (Ed. note: This story has been updated with new information here.) A stretch of the Trans Canada Highway is closed through the Shuswap. DriveBC first reported of a vehicle incident ...
Mar 05, 2025
Groups say B.C.'s tariff budget is defensive, with an economic growth plan needed
VICTORIA - Industry and labour groups say the British Columbia government is hunkering down in its budget in response to the tariffs from United States, but it should be more clear on how it plans to ...
Mar 04, 2025
From record deficit to ICBC rebate, here are highlights of British Columbia's budget
VICTORIA - Here are some highlights of British Columbia's budget, delivered by Finance Minister Brenda Bailey on the same day that U.S. tariffs on imports from Canada were enacted, setting off a North...
Mar 04, 2025
Taxi reported stolen out of Hope found and recovered in Kamloops; suspect arrested
KAMLOOPS - A man was arrested after a taxi reported stolen out of Hope was found in Kamloops Tuesday (March 4) morning. Kamloops RCMP say officers responded to Battle Street downtown just before 5:00 ...
Mar 04, 2025
