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Post-secondary students requiring practical skills concerned about education
Abbey Ferreira has wanted a career in the medical field since childhood, so she followed in the footsteps of her mother and grandmother and chose to become a nurse. As COVID-19 forced school closures,...
May 22, 2020
To shut down Snowbirds team after deadly crash would be 'tragic:' commander
Lt.-Col. Mike French and Capt. Jennifer Casey were soaring through the air, trying to bring hope to an anxious and fearful country with each dip and dive of their airplane. French, commander of t...
May 22, 2020
Canadian peacekeeping levels hit lowest level in more than 60 years
OTTAWA - Canada's contributions to peacekeeping have reached what is believed to be an all-time low even as the Liberal government makes its final push for a United Nations Security Council seat. UN f...
May 22, 2020
China to boost defence spending by lowest rate in years
BEIJING - China will boost defence spending by just 6.6% in 2020, the lowest rate in years as it battles an economic crisis brought on by the coronavirus outbreak. The figure announced Friday is down ...
May 21, 2020
China promises stimulus spending, sets no growth target
BEIJING - China's top economic official on Friday promised higher spending to revive its coronavirus-battered economy and curb surging job losses and said Beijing would set no growth target in order t...
May 21, 2020
Raptors Uprising GC downs Hawks Talon GC for sixth straight win in NBA 2K League
TORONTO - Kenneth (Kenny Got Work) Hailey poured in 68 points in two games Thursday as Raptors Uprising GC continued its unbeaten start to the NBA 2K League esports season with a series win over Hawks...
May 21, 2020
Kelly-the-Kid before the hair with flair
KAMLOOPS --- While most of us are counting the minutes until the barber shops and hair salons re-open ---- Kelly Olynyk has fit right in.Before the hair with flair, tonight we go back to a time when O...
May 21, 2020
RAW VIDEO: Mother and stepfather of Capt. Richard MacDougall have a message for Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Captain Richard MacDougall is recovering in hospital after Sunday's Snowbird crash.Well-wishes have been pouring in for his healing.MacDougall's mother and stepfather have travelled to Kaml...
May 21, 2020
Dr. Henry endorses wearing of cloth masks as an added measure to prevent COVID-19 spread
VICTORIA - B.C.'s top doctor says cloth, non-medical masks can be an important "extra layer" of protection against the spread of COVID-19.The effectiveness of cloth masks has been debated by health of...
May 21, 2020
Tribute ceremony evokes inspirational spirit of Capt. Jennifer Casey and the Snowbirds
KAMLOOPS - The Royal Canadian Legion in Kamloops held a tribute ceremony to honour the Canadian Forces Snowbirds Thursday morning (May 21). "This tribute is to the memory of Capt. Jennifer Casey, publ...
May 21, 2020
