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Ticks return to the Kamloops area
KAMLOOPS- As businesses close their doors amid the COVID-19 pandemic, people are heading outdoors to keep active and enjoy the fresh air. But, there is another danger lurking in the grasses. "The tick...
Apr 02, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Judge lets rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine go home, citing COVID-19
NEW YORK - Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine was ordered immediately freed from a Manhattan federal lockup four months early Thursday by a judge who cited his asthma and the greater danger he would face behind b...
Apr 02, 2020
Snow, blustery wind in the forecast for Kamloops on Friday
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops is well into spring, but some significant snowfall is expected over the next 24 hours.According to Environment Canada's Bobby Sekhon, snow will fall beginning tonight (Apr. 2)."A w...
Apr 02, 2020 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Words to remember: Canadian newsmakers have their say on COVID-19
A look at some of the top quotes from across Canada on Thursday in relation to COVID-19: "It's kind of a done deal we're getting off this pleasure cruise." - Ottawa's Catherine McLeod, aboard a...
Apr 02, 2020
Morgan Rielly can't explain talent-loaded Maple Leafs' rollercoaster campaign
TORONTO - Morgan Rielly has been working out at home trying to stay in shape. The Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman is also reading, watching movies and improving his rudimentary cooking skills. He'...
Apr 02, 2020
Lali applauds move to ease restrictions on foreign doctors, wants more Canadians included
KAMLOOPS - The College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC has proposed a bylaw amendment that would ease restrictions on foreign doctors to practice in this province under supervision. Former Merritt-ar...
Apr 02, 2020 Former NDP MLA Harry Lali is pushing for more foreign-trained Canadian physicians to be allowed to practice in B.C. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
B.C. reports six new COVID-19 related deaths; 55 new cases
VICTORIA - B.C. has reported 55 new cases of COVID-19 over the past 24 hours, and six people have died in the same time period.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said during her daily news con...
Apr 02, 2020 Image Credit: Government of B.C.
Navy fires captain who sought help for virus-striken ship
WASHINGTON - The captain of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier facing a growing outbreak of the coronavirus was fired Thursday by Navy leaders who said he created a panic by sending his memo pleading for he...
Apr 02, 2020
AP source: Ex-Dallas police chief to lead Chicago police
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday will name former Dallas Police Chief David Brown to lead the police force in the nation's third largest city, a city official told The Associated Press. Lightf...
Apr 02, 2020
Passengers on COVID-19-stricken cruise ships hope to be on land again soon
Passengers stranded aboard two COVID-19-stricken cruise ships said they're finally hopeful their ordeal is nearing its end as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledged Thursday to ensure the Can...
Apr 02, 2020
