Kamloops Plugged In with the X-Team

26/07/2024

Legit question...primarily directed at my many American friends. The Democrats have given Republicans an incredible opportunity to rid themselves of Donald Trump once and for all. At this point, Kamala Harris has all the momentum. Why wouldn't GOP supporters take this chance to take back their party...and by either not voting or by voting for Harris... DUMP TRUMP for good? Would seem to me that by voting for Trump, you are risking the total destruction of a once proud and respected Republican Party.

10/04/2023

It’s not quite as warm as Manzanillo for the last 5 months...but at 18.1 Celsius or 65 F…it was still a very pleasant Easter Sunday. Hope you all had a peaceful day!

31/03/2023

Despite ongoing predictions about a recession...Canada's economy just keeps on growing....
Your Friday edition of Canada's Business Beat!

29/03/2023

Canada's Business Beat...with Bob Price.

28/03/2023

Possible new look for Canada's Business Beat. What do you think?

26/01/2023

A new outlook for gold that will have bullion investors excited, yet more lousy news for BC lumber industry workers, why the airport wants to hear from travellers, and Tesla price cuts are paying off...in your January 26th edition of Canada's Business Beat. out my new video!

03/12/2021

Peter and I have officially retired. Thanks for so many great years. We miss you more than you miss us! Stay well.

28/09/2021

Seems like it's been forever since The X Team has been on the airwaves at The X 92.5FM, but the wait is over! I'm not sure if that's seen as a promise or a threat? :)
Coming up this Wednesday morning between 7 and 9, The X-Team returns with news that matters, every half hour, Larry Reid's Sports Comment and Jennifer Miller, with the latest in what's happening around town.

Also on the show this Wednesday, with Truth and Reconciliation Day being recognized for the first time on Thursday, we'll be joined by the Chief of the Upper Nicola Indian Band, Harvey Mcleod. Chief McLeod will speak to the importance of this occasion, plus his own personal memories of the Residential School experience.

In addition, former Tkemlups te Secwepemc First Nation chief and former B.C. regional chief for the Assembly of First Nations and owner of a local Tim Hortons, Shane Gottfriedson will pop by to fill us in on a fundraiser for the Indian Residential School Society.

Plus, James Gordon, the Manager of Sustainability Programs at TRU on why the Kamloops Campus is one of the "coolest" schools on the planet.
See ya Wednesday morning at 7 on The X 92.5FM.

15/06/2021

It's a must-listen show this Wednesday morning, when the X-Team is joined by Kamloops-area author, Michelle Good, who penned the novel "Five Little Indians", the winner of a prestigious Governor General’s Literary Award; which tells the story of tells the story of five young students at residential school in British Columbia, struggling to overcome, or at least forget, the trauma they endured during their years at the Mission.
Also joining myself, Peter Olsen and Bob Price is former TRU President Dr Alan Shaver. The annual ALS walk is also on our radar and we'll be dropping by the Kamloops Library to get a taste of what's in store this Summer for both kids and adults.
Larry Read will have his weekly sports comment and Jennifer Miller with the Xtra.
We'll get it rolling with Bob Price and news that matters, Wednesday morning at 7, on The X, 92.5 FM and streaming online at thex.ca

PROGRAMMING NOTE
The show will be on a short hiatus beginning on June 23rd until the beginning of August due to an unexpected personal health matter, requiring me to be away from Kamloops for 6 weeks, receiving treatment. We plan on returning on August 4th. Don't get into trouble while I'm gone :) Peter Olsen

08/06/2021

Wow...mid-week nearly here already! Coming up Wednesday morning on CFBX, The X-Team is joined by Kamloops musician, broadcaster and curmudgeon, Henry Small, as he sings the "Isolation Blues"...and it's fitting, since he's currently locked in his basement, in quarantine.:)
Also on the show, it's another show of support for Indigenous people and the horrible injustices inflicted on them through the Residential Schools system. Penticton Rotary member and lawyer Paul Varga will roll into the Show to explain how we can get involved.
Also on deck, well-know Kamloops ambassador Norm Daley along with regulars Larry Read and Jennifer Miller.
Join Bob Price and me, Wednesday morning from 7 to 9 on CFBX, 92.5 FM and online at thex.ca

24/05/2021

It's a must-listen program coming up this Wednesday morning from 7 to 9 am with the X Team on CFBX 92.5 FM.
With some restrictions being lifted by the BC government and the return to some sense of normalcy, how will people react to their newfound freedom? The answer is more complicated than you might think. UBC Clinical Psychologist Dr Steven Taylor delves into this weighty topic with Bob Price and I.
Lights, camera, action....Thompson Nicola Film Commissioner Vicci Weller will shine the spotlight on a very promising future in the region. Rounding out the program is well-known Rancher and Broadcaster Hugh McLennan and Scribe extraordinaire, Chris Foulds of Kamloops This Week. And, of course, our regulars, Jennifer Miller and Larry Read will make an appearance.
See ya Wednesday morning at 7 bells on The X, 92,5 FM .

19/05/2021

1 in 9.....those are the odds that the man in your life will be diagnosed with Prostate Cancer and it can happen earlier than you think. The Father's Day Walk/Run is once again online and Ray Newstead will swing by the show Wednesday morning on The X to tell us how we can support the fight. As well, Bob Price and I will talk to Cat LaPointe about the final touches on Kamloops Search and Rescue's brand new headquarters in Kamloops. Plus, do you burn the midnight oil because of your job? A serious word of warning from the WHO.
Rounding out the show are Larry Read with his weekly Sports Comment and Jennifer Miller with the Xtra.
A perfect blend of news and entertainment to go with your morning Java...Kamloops Plugged In, this morning from 7 to 9 on CFBX, 92.5 FM and streaming online at thex.ca

11/05/2021

Hi...Kamloops Plugged In with the X Team is back in the box this Wednesday morning and hope you can join us. With river and lake levels rising quickly, is Kamloops going to face flooding this Spring? Jonathan Boyd from the River Forecasting Centre will pop by with the goods on that.
We'll also be talking about Life Beyond Afton with Scott Davidson and is there a light at the end of the Covid tunnel for tourism in this region? CEO Beverly Desantis will give us the scoop. That and Larry Read with his sports comment and Jennifer Miller serves up the Xtra.
Be here or be square, Wednesday morning from 7 to 9 on The X 92.5 FM

20/04/2021

Coming up on our first show back since March of 2020 are some stellar guests. Joining us are:
- Corra Gasner of the Kamloops Food Bank to chat about this Saturday's Rotary Food Drive.
- Dusan Magdolen on the upcoming Kamloops Film Festival
- Greg Unger on this year's Kamloops Regional Farmer's Market

Plus, Larry Read with his weekly sports comment, Jennifer Miller with the Xtra and a few surprises, guaranteed.

Please join me, Peter Olsen and Bob Price...the X Team, this Wednesday morning from 7 to 9 on the X, 92.5 FM

16/04/2021

Hi, it's Peter Olsen. I've got some exciting news to share. It's the return of the X-Team on The X 92.5 FM, beginning Wednesday, April 21st! Every Wednesday morning from 7-9 am. Bob Price and I will get plugged into this great community with the latest news, sports and everything Kamloops. Also joining us weekly with a Sports comment is well-known media personality Larry Read. Jennifer Miller gets us up to date on what's happening in Kamloops and area on The Xtra. That and a few surprises, guaranteed. It's sponsored by our friends at UnderWraps Advertising solutions in Kamloops.
See you Wednesday on The X at 92.5 FM.

Note: Our 2 other former members of The X Team, Rick Wile and Katie Neustaeter are not able to join us at this time and are certainly missed.

23/04/2020

Hi, Peter Olsen from the X-Team. We haven't fogotten about you and it's hard to believe that it's been over a month since we last chatted on-air on our Wednesday morning show on the X. While part of me wanted to believe that this excursion into the Twilight Zone would be over by now, we all knew it wouldn't be.
It looks like we're going to have to tough it out for a good while longer and that means our little studio will not be hosting our show anytime soon, due to the fact that the hosts and guests are basically sitting in each other's laps...a scary vision, I admit. Kudos to the some of the other hosts, who have been recording their programs at home and uploading for airing every week. Unfortunately, that's nearly impossible with 4 co-hosts and a show that's not music-driven, but guest-oriented.
We all hope to be back soon.
While there's some nasty and vitriolic chatter on social media, with everybody being an armchair epidemiologist and sociologist, voicing strong opinions on the pandemic and others, I'm delighted by the creativity and observational humour I'm seeing with many of the posts.
Rather than fret about being locked down in isolation, let's take this time to get re-aquainted with that lovely woman, whose been sitting on the other end of the couch all these years...that's your wife and perhaps re-evaluate what's really important in life; such as; you've been drinking the wrong kind of Scotch all your life.
Seriously, take care and take time.
On behalf of Bob Price, the Bear, Katie Neustaeter and me, we'll be talking your ear off soon enough.
Cheers

20/03/2020

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE X-TEAM
Hi, it's Peter Olsen of the X-Team. As you no doubt know, many businesses have curtailed operations, in light of the quickly spreading coronavirus and people have been told to socially distance themselves. This move has affected most walks of life, including educational facilities such as TRU. As a result, the Board of CFBX has decided to curtail all "live" programming until further notice and operate the radio station on full automation.
Due to this decision, our show, which airs Wednesday mornings from 7-9 am, has also been affected. It's the right thing to do, in light of the rapid spread of COVID-19.
Please be safe and stay calm and the X-Team hopes to be back on the air soon.

18/03/2020

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18/03/2020

Over the past few days, thousands of Canadians have been doing their part of social distancing to help against the COVID-19 pandemic, but are feeling lonely being isolated from their friends. Netflix and Google Chrome to the rescue
“Netflix Party,” a Google Chrome extension, lets you and your friends watch Netflix at the same time – and chat while you’re at it. Once one person picks something to watch on Netflix, they can send an “invite” link to friends to join in on the fun wherever they are. The extension also lets you share your thoughts – and memes – in real time with a chat feature.

Check out the free extension here
You need the Google Chrome browser in order to use.

Watch Netflix remotely with friends

17/03/2020

Most of us have heard the curse: "May you live in interesting times". Indeed that is the case right now with the COVID-19 virus plaguing the planet, affecting both health and world economies.While most people who contract the virus will experience mild symptoms, it is a much more serious threat for the elderly.
- BC Seniors advocate Isobel Mackenzie joins the X-Team Wednesday morning, with some helpful ways we can support the most vulnerable in our society.
- Also on deck, Jonathan Boyd from the River Forecast Centre, with news of an ever-increasing threat of Spring flooding in much of the province, including the South Thompson.
- TRU Sports Information Officer Larry Read with an insight into how the COVID-19 virus has affected university sports and life in general on campus.
- The X-Team's Bob Price, with a nightmarish tale of being one of thousands of Canucks stranded in another country
Join us for that and more Wednesday morning from 7-9 am on CFBX, 92.5FM.

15/03/2020

This sums it up perfectly for me - Peter Olsen
https://youtu.be/ia0bfWbOLjY

Renowned bush poet S.J. Paterson empties the shelves in verse. Biting, bite-sized comedy as Sammy J and his team of troublemakers tackle the news of the week...

14/03/2020

We are indeed living in challenging times, with the Covid-19 coronavirus dramatically impacting both public health and world financial markets. While there is an avalanche of information available online, CFBX and the X-Team urges everyone to access information exclusively from legitimate health organizations.
Here are a link for the BC Centre for Disease Control, that you might find useful,

COVID-19 has been declared a global pandemic. Here you will find information about the new virus, how to protect yourself, your family and your community. 

10/03/2020

Are you easily distracted? Many of us are, but what about behind the wheel? March is Distracted Driving Month, when RCMP are looking for motorists engaged in activities other than driving. RCMP Cpl Jodi Shelkie will join the X-Team Wednesday morning, to talk about the campaign and what are some of the biggest no-no's?
Also on deck:
- Monica Dickinson from Tourism Kamloops to chat Performing Arts Centre and how her industry is handling the potential effect of the Coronoavirus.
- The Gabby Cabby also weighs in on Covid-19 and 'bee-hive bandits" in New York.
- Robert Miller from the BC Interior Foundation serves up a delicious take-home dinner.
That and 'popular songs to wash your hands by". Join us Wednesday morning from 7-9 am on CFBX, 92.5FM

04/03/2020

Thanks to Bob Hughes of ASK Wellness Society for coming by to talk about a new option for those suffering from opioid addiction.

The project is being piloted right here in Kamloops. If you or someone you know needs help, you can visit:
http://www.askwellness.ca
or give them a call for more information.

You don’t have to suffer alone.
Reach out for help today ❤️

04/03/2020

Watch for the United Way’s Period Promise boxes at over 40 locations around the city from now through March 12th!

Grab a box of feminine hygiene products and drop them in any one of these boxes and help the nearly 1 in 4 women in Canada who struggle to meet this basic need for themselves and their daughters.

Glad to be able to talk about things that matter on Kamloops Plugged In with the X-Team!

Thanks to our sponsor UnderWraps Advertising Solutions for designing and donating these box decals and for having one in their store for collection. 🎉

04/03/2020

Dusan Magdolen joined us to talk about all the fun coming up at the Kamloops Film Society’s Kamloops Film Festival this weekend!

And we were thrilled to give him our very first 92.5 FM CFBX "the X" guest mug made by our sponsor UnderWraps Advertising Solutions!

04/03/2020

Spring is just around the corner and the X Team has got some "spring" in their step with the first show of March.
Coming up Wednesday morning between 7-9 am on CFBX:
- Norm Dailey will join us to talk about all those "Vote Yes" signs that are sprouting faster than dandelions in the Loops.
- Bob Hughes of ASK Wellness on a new pilot project for those addicted to opioids.
- Dusan Magdolen dims the lights and gives us a sneak preview of the Kamloops Film Festival, premiering in Kamloops this week
- and Economist Bryan Yu of the Central 1 Credit Union tries to mitigate the fear factor surrounding the alarming drop in world financial markets, in the wake of the spreading coronavirus.
Make sure you tune in for that and more, Wednesday morning from 7-9 am on the X, 92.5FM and streaming online at https://thex.ca

26/02/2020

It’s Pink Shirt Day!
Be a buddy, not a bully.

Kindness is free, so spread it around wherever you go! 💞

26/02/2020

Our thanks to Robert Wright, manager of Open Door Group's Gardengate Horticulture Program, for joining us this morning!

Gardengate creates a space for healing and recovery for individuals living with addictions and mental health conditions, and they’re looking to expand their beautiful program!

Visit https://www.opendoorgroup.org/programs/gardengate/ to learn more about the facility expansion and how you can help!
🌱 🌱 🌱 🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱

26/02/2020

Chatting with KADREA’s Membership Engagement Director Chelsea Mann - Personal Real Estate Corporation about local realtors’ involvement in the United Way Thompson Nicola Cariboo’s Period Promise campaign running March 2-13th!

Realtors do incredible community building and their efforts for Period Promise will make a huge difference in the lives of the 1 in 4 Canadian women who struggle to buy feminine hygiene products every month.

Donate tampons, pads and menstrual cups at the KADREA office and other local businesses around Kamloops!

https://www.unitedwaytnc.ca/get-involved/pp/

Kamloops & District Real Estate Association