Author Archives: James Peters

B.C. brings in 'bell to bell' school phone ban, as new access rules target protesters
VANCOUVER - Cellphone use will be restricted in all British Columbia school districts when pupils return next week, as the province becomes the latest to curtail the use of the devices in classrooms. ...
James Peters Aug 27, 2024

Did you take a vacation over the summer?
James Peters Aug 26, 2024 Image Credit: Susan Lowrey

B.C. caps rent increases next year at 3 per cent, matching inflation
VICTORIA - The maximum allowable rent increase in British Columbia next year will be 3 per cent, down from the current 3.5 per cent. The Housing Ministry says the new amount, taking effect on Jan. 1, ...
James Peters Aug 26, 2024

Canada to bring back stricter rules for temporary foreign worker program
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government will reduce the number of low-wage temporary foreign workers with stricter rules, urging employers to hire Canadian workers instead. The fede...
James Peters Aug 26, 2024

Crews face tree danger from high winds as B.C. wildfires abate due to precipitation
VANCOUVER - Heavy rain in parts of British Columbia over the weekend has lowered wildfire activity in the southern part of the province, but firefighters say strong winds are creating some tree hazard...
James Peters Aug 26, 2024

CN, CPKC to resume railway service Monday as work stoppage ends
OTTAWA - Traffic at Canada's two largest railways is slated to resume today as a rail work stoppage comes to an end following a Saturday decision from the federal labour board. Canadian National Railw...
James Peters Aug 26, 2024

Significant transit changes afoot in Kamloops pending council vote
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops city council will vote on Tuesday (Aug. 27) during its regular meeting on whether to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with BC Transit to expand transit service over the nex...
James Peters Aug 25, 2024

Wind storm wreaks havoc in Kamloops Friday
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE (7:35 p.m.): Kamloops Airport says its operations are continuing as normal on backup power. While there is a local power outage, @KamloopsAirport operations continue as normal. All o...
James Peters Aug 23, 2024

Do you believe there should be more regulations around the use of e-bikes on streets and sidewalks?
James Peters Aug 19, 2024 Image Credit: Boarding1now / Dreamstime.com

COLLINS: Sometimes bureaucrats make decisions that puzzle us all
I'VE ALWAYS BEEN A SUPPORTER OF TRU, dating back to 1970. Shortly after I came to Kamloops, I was tasked to attend the official opening ceremonies of Cariboo College. Premier W.A.C Bennett was in atte...
James Peters Aug 15, 2024

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