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Bank of Canada set to make rate announcement, release economic outlook
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada will make its latest interest rate announcement today and update its outlook for the economy. The central bank's key interest rate has been at 0.25 per cent since March whe...
Jul 15, 2020
Apple wins EU court case over $15 billion in claimed taxes
BRUSSELS - A European Union high court on Wednesday ruled that technology giant Apple does not have to pay 13 billion euros ($15 billion) in back taxes to Ireland, as the EU's executive commission wan...
Jul 15, 2020
Pandemic complicates Liberal leadership contest that will elect 14th N.L. premier
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Newfoundland and Labrador will have a new premier in August as a Liberal leadership race disrupted by COVID-19 barrels ahead amid heightened scrutiny. The conten...
Jul 15, 2020
Tyra Banks waltzing in as new 'Dancing With the Stars' host
LOS ANGELES - Tyra Banks will be showing off her moves as solo host of ABC's "Dancing With the Stars." The supermodel, actor and businesswoman who co-created "America's Next Top Model" will replace lo...
Jul 14, 2020
Democrat Gideon wins primary, will face GOP Sen Collins
PORTLAND, Maine - Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon beat two other Democrats on Tuesday for the right to challenge Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins in a race that's critical to the battle for control ...
Jul 14, 2020
Autopsy confirms Naya Rivera's death was accidental drowning
LOS ANGELES - An autopsy confirmed Tuesday that "Glee'' star Naya Rivera died from accidental drowning, officials said, while her family released a statement honouring her "everlasting legacy and magn...
Jul 14, 2020
After decades of addiction struggles, former Kamloops woman recognized for helping others beat alcohol and drug abuse
VANCOUVER - A Vancouver-based non-profit, established to support those living with mental challenges, has named a former Kamloops woman as a winner of one of its Courage to Come Back awards. Amanda St...
Jul 14, 2020
Bright Red Book Bus providing take-out reading materials for Kamloops kids
KAMLOOPS - The Bright Red Book Bus has been making its way around Kamloops this summer, encouraging a love of reading for children and providing the opportunity to take home new books. This summer, th...
Jul 14, 2020
TRU researcher examines outcomes of Interior Health's repositioning of healthcare services for seniors
KAMLOOPS - Three research teams from universities in the B.C. Interior have each received a $40,000 research grant from the Interior University Research Coalition. The projects look at the challenges ...
Jul 14, 2020
B.C. government brings in changes to workers' compensation system
VICTORIA - Workers' compensation benefits in B.C. would be based on a higher maximum salary amount under legislation introduced Tuesday by the provincial government. Amendments to the Workers Compensa...
Jul 14, 2020
