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BC Housing begins Fortune Motel facelift; councillors warn property must still be rezoned for long-term use
KAMLOOPS - The Fortune Motel had been operated by the Piva family for 56 years until last week - a place for tourists and athletes alike coming up to Tournament Capital for sporting events. The COVID-...
Jun 17, 2021
Hurricanes extend Brind'Amour, who wins coach of year honors
Rod Brind'Amour never worried much about being able to reach a deal to remain coach of the Carolina Hurricanes. "It was just a matter of time, really," Brind'Amour said Thursday as the team announced ...
Jun 17, 2021
Henley has happy return to Torrey and takes early Open lead
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Russell Henley's visit to the rough-and-tumble South course at Torrey Pines went a lot better Thursday than the last time he played, especially under the circumstances. Anything aroun...
Jun 17, 2021
AstraZeneca second dose 'good choice' despite federal guidance: B.C.'s top doctor
VICTORIA - British Columbia's top doctor says there is no wrong choice for a second COVID-19 vaccine dose despite recommendations from a federal panel that those who first got Oxford-AstraZeneca shoul...
Jun 17, 2021
Substance found at park in Richmond, B.C., is from beetles, RCMP say
RICHMOND, B.C. - The Mounties say a previously unknown substance found at the base of trees at a park in Richmond, B.C., is related to a beetle infestation. The RCMP say a resident reported finding a ...
Jun 17, 2021
Dr. Howard Njoo says Public Health Agency of Canada is still reviewing CFL protocols
Dr. Howard Njoo says the Public Health Agency of Canada continues to review the CFL's return-to-play protocols, but can't provide a timeline for when final approval might come. The CFL's board of gove...
Jun 17, 2021
Panel says Grassy Mountain coal mine in Alberta Rockies not in public interest
A joint federal-provincial review has denied an application for an open-pit coal mine in Alberta's Rocky Mountains, saying its impacts on the environment and Indigenous rights aren't worth the economi...
Jun 17, 2021
Provincial leaders want more federal money for health care, plan to meet in fall
OTTAWA - Canada's premiers are reiterating a call for more federal health care funding. Following a conference call, the premiers issued a statement asking the federal government to increase its share...
Jun 17, 2021
Hot Nite in the City plans return to downtown Kamloops for 26th annual event
KAMLOOPS - With the direction the province is headed with COVID-19 cases and restriction easements, the 26th annual Hot Nite in the City event will return to downtown Kamloops in August. The pandemic ...
Jun 17, 2021
Pfizer, Moderna vaccines now preferred second dose for AstraZeneca recipients: NACI
OTTAWA - The National Advisory Committee on Immunization says it is now recommending people who got the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine first should get Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna for their second shot.NAC...
Jun 17, 2021
