Author Archives: James Peters

Merritt's emergency department to close temporarily Wednesday evening; first closure since March
MERRITT, B.C. - Interior Health has announced a temporary closure of the emergency department at Nicola Valley Hospital in Merritt.In a news release distributed Wednesday afternoon (Oct. 15), IH says ...
James Peters Oct 15, 2025

Petition launched to keep notorious Wells Gray killer behind bars
BOWDEN, AB. - Ten months before his next scheduled parole hearing, an online petition has been launched calling for mass murderer David Ennis to remain behind bars.Ennis was convicted of terrorizing a...
James Peters Oct 15, 2025

Blazers' Geras tapped to participate in World U-17 Challenge
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers may be on their eastern road trip, but one of their players will be traveling much farther east next month. Defenceman Joaquin Geras has been selected to compete in the...
James Peters Oct 15, 2025

Man and woman arrested after stolen vehicle report in Rayleigh; public asked to stay away
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are asking the public to stay away from an area in Rayleigh as officers investigate a stolen vehicle report. RCMP say officers responded to the 4000-block of Frontage Road whe...
James Peters Oct 15, 2025

Drivers in Kamloops area issued most tickets for seatbelt and cellphone infractions in B.C.
KAMLOOPS - Drivers in Kamloops and area have been more prone to forgetting to buckle up and putting their phone down while behind the wheel. New numbers released by BC Highway Patrol Wednesday (Oct. 1...
James Peters Oct 15, 2025

WolfPack, Heat to square off on final weekend of regular season, with post-season fates in balance
KAMLOOPS -- Graduating seniors Katie Chun and Allie Shiyuk were listening alongside teammates when TRU WolfPack head coach Mark Pennington addressed the club."He said that we should play hard because ...
James Peters Oct 14, 2025

Do you believe the negotiated peace agreement between Israel and Hamas will result in lasting peace in the region?
James Peters Oct 14, 2025 Image Credit: The Associated Press

Williams Lake RCMP searching for suspect wanted for assault and break and enter
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - UPDATE (Oct. 17): Williams Lake RCMP say Storoschuk has been located. EARLIER: Williams Lake RCMP are searching for an assault suspect. RCMP say Travis Storoschuk is wanted on an...
James Peters Oct 14, 2025

BC Wildfire Service readies prescribed burns in Siwash area west of Williams Lake
ALEXIS CREEK, B.C. - The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is preparing for a pair of prescribed burns west of Williams Lake.The burns could begin as soon as Tuesday (Oct. 14) near the community of Yunisit'i...
James Peters Oct 13, 2025

RBC Foundation grant helps open up Nicola Valley Hospital in Merritt to greater accessibility
MERRITT, B.C. - A grant from the RBC Foundation will help improve accessibility at Nicola Valley Hospital in Merritt.The organization is teaming up with the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation to renovat...
James Peters Oct 13, 2025

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