Author Archives: James Peters
Inaccurate data on forest fuels may stoke B.C. wildfires, study finds
VANCOUVER - Wildfire fighting and forest management decisions are potentially being hampered by inaccurate government data that misrepresents forest fuel loads in British Columbia's Interior, a new st...
Mar 03, 2024
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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 ...
Feb 28, 2024
