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Most B.C. COVID cases are in 20- to 40-year-olds with one or fewer doses: top doctor
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's top doctor says the surge in COVID-19 cases is fuelled by those between the ages of 20 and 40 who are unvaccinated or have only had one dose. The latest daily case count...
Aug 05, 2021
CFLPA disapproves of CFL's COVID cancellation plan
The CFL Players' Association is not amused with the league's COVID-19 cancellation policy. The CFL unveiled its policy regarding if COVID-19 issues force game cancellations this year on Tuesday. The u...
Aug 05, 2021
Highway 97 closed as White Rock Lake wildfire burns aggressively
KAMLOOPS - Wind gusts of up to 40 kilometres an hour are forecast to sweep across the White Rock Lake wildfire southeast of Kamloops. Drive BC is reporting on Highway 97 has been closed between Monte ...
Aug 05, 2021
Chief public health officer says voting can be done safely despite pandemic
OTTAWA - Canada's chief public health officer is confident people will be able to cast ballots safely in an expected federal election, despite a fourth wave of COVID-19 fuelled by the highly contagiou...
Aug 05, 2021
Man City pays record fee to sign Grealish from Aston Villa
MANCHESTER, England (AP) - Premier League champion Manchester City broke the British transfer fee record on Thursday to sign midfielder Jack Grealish from Aston Villa. City paid a fee of 100 million p...
Aug 05, 2021
Masai Ujiri reportedly signs new deal with Toronto Raptors
TORONTO - Masai Ujiri has reportedly signed a deal to become the vice-chairman and president of the Toronto Raptors. The news was first reported by ESPN. A video released by the team on social media T...
Aug 05, 2021
Indigenous lobster fishing boats cut loose from wharf in Nova Scotia: First Nation
WEYMOUTH NORTH, N.S. - A First Nation in Nova Scotia says nine of its lobster fishing boats were purposely cut loose from a wharf earlier today. The chief of the Sipekne'katik First Nation, Mike Sack,...
Aug 05, 2021
Okanagan wildfire now 'being held,' evacuation order lifted
WEST KELOWNA, B.C. - There is good news for residents in the area of the Brenda Creek wildfire west of Peachland.The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen has lifted an evacuation order for 41 pro...
Aug 05, 2021
Some federal workers may be required to get COVID-19 vaccine: Prime Minister Trudeau
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is considering making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for some federally regulated workplaces such as airlines. It is the first time Trudeau has openly s...
Aug 05, 2021
Kamloops Mounties ask public for information about stolen van used in robbery
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are reaching out to the public for information on a stolen blue van which was used in a robbery Tuesday.The Serious Crimes Unit and General Investigation Services Team are ask...
Aug 05, 2021
