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B.C. records 165 cases of COVID-19 as officials encourage more 2nd doses of vaccine
VICTORIA - Health officials in British Columbia say it's encouraging to see a steady increase in the number of people who are protected with a COVID-19 vaccine as cases decline. However, of the nearly...
Jun 08, 2021
RAW VIDEO: Clinton Mounties free hawk trapped behind pickup truck's grill
CLINTON, B.C. - No two days are the same for a police officer - especially in small, rural postings.Sgt. Brandon Buliziuk and Cst. Marika Masters were at work at the Clinton detachment Friday (June 4)...
Jun 08, 2021
2021 marks the second virtual edition of Ride Don't Hide for CMHA Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Ride Don't Hide is the largest mental health bike ride in Canada. However, it's not only a fundraiser for the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA).This year, like last, organizers have...
Jun 08, 2021
9 new COVID-19 cases in Island Health after several low days
NANAIMO - The number of new COVID-19 cases in Island Health rose sharply compared to recent days. New data on Tuesday, June 8 showed nine new cases within the health authority. Five were found in sout...
Jun 08, 2021
Kamloops Sports Council and NorthPaws 50/50 draw aims to fund local teams' return to play
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Sports Council and Kamloops NorthPaws baseball team are hosting a 50/50 raffle draw to help local sport organizations resume play amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The NorthPaws we...
Jun 08, 2021
Terror charges so soon after London attack would be unprecedented: experts
The killing of four members of a Muslim family in London, Ont., on Sunday has been denounced as an act of terrorism by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, but it's possible the terrorism label will never b...
Jun 08, 2021
B.C. COVID-19 case count grows by 165, with 42 new cases found in Interior Health
VICTORIA - B.C. has found another 165 cases of COVID-19, including 42 within Interior Health.The numbers were released as part of an update from the B.C. Ministry of Health Tuesday (June 8).Overall, B...
Jun 08, 2021
Fallout from Greens' feud continues as party ends contract with senior adviser
OTTAWA - The fallout from internal feuds in the Green party continues amid accusations of intolerance and strong-arm tactics against some members. Two Green party sources, who spoke to The Canadian Pr...
Jun 08, 2021
Foul play ruled out in death of 21-year-old
NANAIMO - Police say a forensic autopsy showed a woman who'd been assaulted did not die of her injuries. Nanaimo RCMP Cst. Gary O'Brien said the body of 21-year-old Deanna Williams was found the morni...
Jun 08, 2021
Falkland Stampede back in the saddle in 2022
FALKLAND, B.C. - Despite having secured late August dates for the 2021 Falkland Stampede, the event will not be going ahead.The Falkland Community Association had hoped to run the popular rodeo August...
Jun 08, 2021
