Author Archives: James Peters

U.S. says Israel has agreed to the framework for a Gaza cease-fire. Hamas now must decide
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - Israel has essentially endorsed a framework of a proposed Gaza cease-fire and hostage release deal, and it is now up to Hamas to agree to it, a senior U.S. administration offi...
James Peters Mar 02, 2024

Storm push Eagles to brink of elimination
KAMLOOPS - Braycen Dube registered a hat-trick for the Kamloops Storm in a 6-1 victory over the Sicamous Eagles in post-season Kootenay International Junior Hockey League action on Friday (March 1) on...
James Peters Mar 02, 2024

B.C. announces minimum nurse-to-patient ratios, $237M to recruit and retain staff
VANCOUVER - British Columbia has established minimum nurse-to-patient ratios for a range of different hospital settings and is investing $237 million to ensure they are met. They include a minimum of ...
James Peters Mar 01, 2024

Former prime minister Brian Mulroney dead at 84, says daughter
OTTAWA - Former prime minister Brian Mulroney is dead at the age of 84, his daughter Caroline says in a social media post. The country's 18th prime minister died peacefully and surrounded by family, s...
James Peters Feb 29, 2024

One person arrested after weapons report on Kamloops North Shore
KAMLOOPS - One person was arrested after a notable police presence on the North Shore Thursday (Feb. 29) morning. Cpl. Crystal Evelyn, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson, confirmed to CFJC Today officers resp...
James Peters Feb 29, 2024

Winter weather turns Coquihalla into a parking lot near the summit
MERRITT, B.C. - UPDATE (2:40 p.m.): Drive B.C. says the southbound Coquihalla is now closed between Merritt and Hope. #BCHwy5 #Coquihalla CLOSED southbound #Merritt to #HopeBC due to vehicle incident....
James Peters Feb 28, 2024

Council gives 190-unit rental housing project on Kamloops North Shore the green light
KAMLOOPS - Rezoning for a 190-unit residential complex planned for a North Shore corridor got the thumbs up from Kamloops council Tuesday (Feb. 27).The Pulse on 8th will rise in the 1000-block of Eigh...
James Peters Feb 28, 2024

Slide danger rating high, travel discouraged: Avalanche Canada
KAMLOOPS - Travel is not being recommended through avalanche terrain Wednesday (Feb. 28).According to Avalanche Canada's forecast, avalanche danger is high in backcountry areas north of Clearwater and...
James Peters Feb 28, 2024

CSRD residents asked to give thoughts on Bush Creek East wildfire experience ahead of next wildfire season
SCOTCH CREEK, B.C. - Residents within the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) are being asked to share their experiences during the Bush Creek East wildfire in the North Shuswap last summer.The ...
James Peters Feb 28, 2024

Does the provincial budget contain benefits for you and your household?
James Peters Feb 26, 2024 Image Credit: Flickr / Province of B.C.

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