Author Archives: James Peters

Interior Health warns Kamloops users of contaminated meth
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health is warning Kamloops residents about crystal meth sold on the street that contains a powerful opioid.In an alert distributed Wednesday (Nov. 5), IH says the substance is sold...
James Peters Nov 05, 2025

Kamloops residential sales slowed in October: association
KAMLOOPS - As the weather cooled in October, so did real estate activity in the Kamloops area.October numbers distributed by the Association of Interior Realtors (AIR) Wednesday (Nov. 5) show 191 resi...
James Peters Nov 05, 2025

Kamloops MP Arnold slams Carney budget as 'reckless'
KAMLOOPS - One of the two MPs for Kamloops is criticizing Prime Minister Mark Carney's first federal budget as reckless and untrustworthy. The Liberal government's budget, introduced in the House of C...
James Peters Nov 05, 2025

'Symbol of our shared commitment'; Barriere RCMP raise flag of Simpcw First Nation
BARRIERE, B.C. - Barriere RCMP and Simpcw First Nation commemorated their relationship with a flag raising last Friday (Oct. 29). In 2024, Barriere RCMP say they received grant funding to raise a flag...
James Peters Nov 05, 2025

Blazers score early and often to blow out Chiefs 8-2
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers' are returning home from a three-game U.S. road trip with five out of a possible six points. Tuesday's (Nov. 4) game in Spokane was over almost as early as it began as ...
James Peters Nov 05, 2025

Mayor Hamer-Jackson sole vote against his own notice of motion following multiple amendments
KAMLOOPS - A lengthy debate on a motion brought forward by Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson ended with short tempers - and the mayor voting against his own motion. Hamer-Jackson was pushing to call o...
James Peters Nov 05, 2025

RCMP warn public after Halloween candy containing sewing needle collected in North Shore neighbourhood
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops RCMP detachment is the latest BC police department to warn its residents about dangerous items in Halloween candy.In a news release issued Tuesday (Nov. 4), the detachment says...
James Peters Nov 04, 2025

Blazers' Hurlbert named the season's first WHL Player of the Month
KAMLOOPS - The 'Texas Tornado' has stormed his way to another Western Hockey League (WHL) honour.Kamloops Blazers' forward J.P. Hurlbert has been named the WHL Player of the Month for September/Octobe...
James Peters Nov 04, 2025

City of Merritt warns parents after nail found in Halloween chocolate
MERRITT, B.C. - The City of Merritt has issued a warning to parents after a piece of Halloween candy was found to contain a nail. In a post to social media Monday (Nov. 3), the city asks parents and g...
James Peters Nov 03, 2025
Tourism Kamloops has revealed three potential attractions for the city - an observation tower and adventure park, a spa and a skywalk over the hoodoos. Which do you prefer?
For more information on the 'iconic structure' options, visit this page.
James Peters Nov 03, 2025 AI renderings of three potential iconic structures in Kamloops. (Image Credit: Tourism Kamloops)

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