Author Archives: James Peters
Kamloops MLA tables legislation to make dash cameras mandatory in commercial vehicles
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Ward Stamer has tabled a private member's bill aimed at getting dashcams in all commercial vehicles that operate in British Columbia. It's not a new issue raised...
Oct 24, 2025
Kamloops City Hall optimistic about new federal bail reform
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops remains optimistic that new federal legislation to bring in stricter bail and sentencing rules for violent and repeat offenders will help reduce crime across the commun...
Oct 24, 2025
Kamloops MLA Stamer backs Rustad as leader; wants party to focus on bringing legislation to the table
VICTORIA - On October 22, the executive of the BC Conservative Party put out a letter calling on leader John Rustad to resign immediately. This follows recent departures of two MLAs. The party has los...
Oct 23, 2025
Communities will keep sharp eye on success of Virtual Emergency Care Pilot Programs
KAMLOOPS - Earlier this week, Interior Health and the province announced virtual emergency care will be coming to four communities across the region, including Lillooet and Clearwater. These communiti...
Oct 23, 2025
Mounties use taser to collar knife-wielding suspect in downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - RCMP used a taser to take down a knife-wielding woman in downtown Kamloops Wednesday morning (Oct. 22).In a news release, detachment spokesperson Cpl. Dana Napier says officers were called ...
Oct 22, 2025
Fending off conflict-of-interest warnings, Kamloops mayor again votes on proposal led by developer he is suing
KAMLOOPS - Embattled mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson was challenged by both councillors and City of Kamloops staff Tuesday (Oct. 21) over conflict-of-interest issues.On council's agenda for Tuesday's regular...
Oct 22, 2025
Man arrested, suspected stolen guns seized from Lac La Lache
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - A man was arrested after a large amount of suspected stolen property, including guns from recent property crimes in 100 Mile House and Williams Lake, was recovered. 100 Mile Hou...
Oct 22, 2025
Hockey players recognized for CPR efforts on ice that helped save Kamloops man's life
KAMLOOPS - When Glenn Stockford collapsed onto the ice during a recreational hockey game about two years ago at Valleyview Arena, six players jumped into action and performed bystander CPR to help sav...
Oct 21, 2025
Mounties looking into report of man leering in residence windows on TRU campus
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are working to identify a man reported looking in the windows of a residence on the TRU campus in the middle of the night.In a news release distributed Tuesday (Oct. 21), spok...
Oct 21, 2025
Salmon Arm Treble Clef named greatest Canadian landmark for 2025
SALMON ARM, B.C. - A landmark in Salmon Arm was given international recognition. The Treble Clef at 111 Lakeshore Dr. NE was named the winner of Municipal World's 2025 Great Canadian Landmark Contest....
Oct 21, 2025
