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B.C. premier 'alarmed' by systemic racism allegations, promises anti-racism law
VICTORIA - British Columbia's premier says the government is working on anti-racism legislation that may be introduced this year. John Horgan also said Wednesday he was "alarmed" to hear allegations o...
Feb 10, 2021
Public input sought on Kamloops compost collection program
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops continues to explore the possibility of a Curbside Organic Waste Collection program. Right now, city staff are engaging with the public, seeking input from the citizens...
Feb 10, 2021
Lean city budget means a tiny tax increase for taxpayers of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - They say taxes and death are two things you can count on in this life. This year, Kamloops council has kept that count low for city taxpayers."Early on, city council decided we want to be a...
Feb 10, 2021
Senators approve amendment allowing advance requests for medical assistance in dying
OTTAWA - Senators voted Wednesday to expand Canada's assisted dying regime to allow individuals who fear losing mental capacity to make advance requests for medical help to end their lives. The amendm...
Feb 10, 2021
Additional COVID-19 exposure identified at Sa-Hali Secondary School
KAMLOOPS - Sa-Hali Secondary School has been flagged for another COVID-19 exposure this week. School administration emailed families and staff today (Feb. 10), stating that a member of the school comm...
Feb 10, 2021
Ancient shell horn can still play a tune after 18,000 years
WASHINGTON - A large conch shell overlooked in a museum for decades is now thought to be the oldest known seashell instrument - and it still works, producing a deep, plaintive bleat, like a foghorn fr...
Feb 10, 2021
Trial highlights: Harrowing footage, focus on Trump's words
WASHINGTON - House Democrats opened their first day of arguments in former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial Wednesday with searing footage of the U.S. Capitol riot as they painted Trump as a...
Feb 10, 2021
Horgan says cross-border tent gatherings at Peace Arch Park a federal issue
VICTORIA - Premier John Horgan says concerns about spreading COVID-19 as people from British Columbia and Washington state meet in a cross-border park should be directed to the federal government. The...
Feb 10, 2021
Hustler publisher Larry Flynt dies at 78
LOS ANGELES - Larry Flynt, who turned Hustler magazine into an adult entertainment empire while championing First Amendment rights, has died at age 78. His nephew, Jimmy Flynt Jr., told The Associated...
Feb 10, 2021
ASK Wellness to expand services at Maverick Manor for more intensive recovery model
KAMLOOPS - The Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions has announced the addition of 100 publicly funded recovery beds around the province. Among organizations receiving funding is ASK Wellness. Twel...
Feb 10, 2021
