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B.C. health officer Bonnie Henry is disappointed by reversal of decriminalization
VICTORIA - British Columbia's public health officer says the decision to roll back the decriminalization trial because of political pressure was "disappointing." Dr. Bonnie Henry made the comment as the province marks the 10th anniversary on Tuesday o...
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Stankoven Update
Kamloopsian Logan Stankoven reaches 20-goal mark for first-time in NHL career
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops hockey product Logan Stankoven has hit the 20-goal mark for the first time in his NHL career.The 23-year-old Stankoven reached that milestone with two goals and an assist last Thursday (April 9) as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Chicago Blackhawks 7-2."It's awesome," Stankoven is quoted ...
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Kurtis Billy
RCMP say man wanted on Canada-wide warrant may be in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Police in Kamloops are asking for help in finding a 38-year-old wanted man who allegedly failed to comply with his curfew. RCMP say a Canada-wide warrant was recently issued for Kurtis Justin Billy, who remains unlawfully at large. Billy is described as an Indigenous man, standing five-foot-seven, weighing 1...
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As session returns, Eby's government faces 'peril' over DRIPA: political scientist
VICTORIA - A political analyst says British Columbia Premier David Eby faces a "moment of real peril" as legislators return to Victoria this week. Eby has staked his government on plans to suspend sections of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous...
11h ago
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Leadership Race
Five candidates left as Warren Hamm drops out of B.C. Conservatives leadership race
The number of candidates running to replace John Rustad as leader of the Conservative Party of B.C. has shrunk to five. Contractor Warren Hamm of Rossland, B.C., says he has dropped out of the race and now supports entrepreneur and philanthropist Yuri...
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Wildfire Watch
Merritt-area fire under control at 808ha; more growth possible 'due to additional burning'
MERRITT, B.C. - A grass fire that sparked on Lower Nicola Indian Band (LNIB) land near Merritt is now considered to be under control, but the BC Wildfire Service says more growth is still possible. The Quilchena Creek fire on the LNIB's Hamilton Creek Indian Reserve No. 7 is still an estimated 808 hectares in size, acc...
22h ago
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SETTING THE BEAT - Tips and Tricks for CFJC Boogie the Bridge: Episode 4
It's time to Boogie! CFJC-TV presents tips and tricks to get you moving!
Apr 09, 2026
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Early Spring Special Edition
Art of Gardening Special Edition - Early Spring
It's officially Spring! We could all use a reminder regarding what's important to do when to get our yards and gardens set up for success. Here are some of our favourite early Spring features from Art Knapp Home & Garden. There's a lot to do in early spring!
Apr 05, 2026
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Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening: Purple Potatoes
Ever seen a purple potato? Turns out it has a lot more going for it than these regular potatoes. Purple is a Royal Colour
Apr 01, 2026
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British Columbia

Two men charged in 2022 Maple Ridge, B.C., homicide, believed to be targeted shooting
MAPLE RIDGE - Two men have been arrested and charged in relation to a 2022 homicide in Maple Ridge, B.C., where a 33-year-old man was killed in what's believed to be a targeted attack. Homicide investigators say a 26-year-old man from Maple Ridge was a...
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Overdose Crisis
B.C. health officer Bonnie Henry is disappointed by reversal of decriminalization
VICTORIA - British Columbia's public health officer says the decision to roll back the decriminalization trial because of political pressure was "disappointing." Dr. Bonnie Henry made the comment as the province marks the 10th anniversary on Tuesday o...
26m ago
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B.C. legal challenge to Catholic-run hospital's denial of MAID enters closing phase
VANCOUVER - The mother of a woman who was denied medical assistance in dying at a Catholic-run hospital in Vancouver says her daughter's final hour was "unbearably painful," and a legal challenge of St. Paul's policies is "built on her legacy." Closing...
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Stankoven Update
Kamloopsian Logan Stankoven reaches 20-goal mark for first-time in NHL career
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops hockey product Logan Stankoven has hit the 20-goal mark for the first time in his NHL career.The 23-year-old Stankoven reached that milestone with two goals and an assist last Thursday (April 9) as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Chicago Blackhawks 7-2."It's awesome," Stankoven is quoted ...
3h ago
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First Goal
Blazers' forward Lafreniere scores first professional goal for Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, CAL. - Tommy Lafreniere scored his first professional hockey goal for the American Hockey League's Bakersfield Condors, in an all-California showdown against the San Diego Gulls Saturday (April 11) night.In just his second AHL game, the 19-year-old Kamloops Blazers forward made it 5-3 Condors at 8:13 of th...
22h ago
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Champs from Kamloops
Kamloops' Hicks backstops Denver to NCAA Title; named Most Outstanding Player
LAS VEGAS - The Denver Pioneers are NCAA Men's Hockey Champions for the third time in five seasons as they defeated the Wisconsin Badgers 2-1 in Saturday's (April 11) final.Denver was backstopped by Kamloops product Johnny Hicks, who made 29 saves in the victory. The 20-year-old netminder stopped 78 of 82 shots over tw...
Apr 12, 2026
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Canada

Quebec premier-designate Christine Fréchette under tight deadline to redefine CAQ
MONTREAL - Quebec premier-designate Christine Fréchette has a bit more than five months to make her party more appealing to Quebecers before the provincial elections. Fréchette was elected over the weekend to replace François Legault as leader of the C...
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B.C. legal challenge to Catholic-run hospital's denial of MAID enters closing phase
VANCOUVER - The mother of a woman who was denied medical assistance in dying at a Catholic-run hospital in Vancouver says her daughter's final hour was "unbearably painful," and a legal challenge of St. Paul's policies is "built on her legacy." Closing...
1h ago
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Coercive control law to help survivors, but comes with risk of backlash, MPs told
OTTAWA - Groups representing women's shelters are praising the government's move to criminalize coercive control, but some women's organizations are also warning there is a risk of backlash. Bill C-16, which was introduced last year, would outlaw engag...
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World

House Ethics panel opens investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House Ethics Committee has begun an investigation into whether Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., engaged in sexual misconduct toward an employee working under his supervision, the panel announced Monday. The announcement...
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Minnesota investigates the arrest by ICE of a Hmong American man as a possible kidnapping
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A Minnesota county is investigating the arrest of a Hmong American man by federal officers that was captured on video as a potential case of kidnapping, burglary and false imprisonment, officials announced Monday. ...
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A 16-year-old from Florida charged with sexually assaulting and killing stepsister on a cruise ship
MIAMI (AP) - A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder and aggravated sexual abuse in Florida in the death of his 18-year-old stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship, the U.S. Justice Department said Monday. The teen, identified by the ...
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