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British Columbia reports 1,428 new COVID-19 cases, eight more deaths in three days
VICTORIA - Public health officials in British Columbia are reporting 1,428 new COVID-19 cases over the past three days, for a total of 77,263 since the pandemic began in the province. There have also ...
Feb 22, 2021
'Never be forgiven and never be forgotten': Simpson family says no amount of money will bring Jessie back to who he was
KAMLOOPS - It's been a long four-and-a-half years for Susan Simpson in the fight to bring justice for her son Jessie. Jessie was left with life-altering brain injuries in the early morning hours of Ju...
Feb 22, 2021
Province averages 475 new cases of COVID-19 per day over the weekend; just 22 per day in Interior
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. government is reporting 1,428 new cases of COVID-19 over the past three days, or an average of 475 per day.The numbers are included in a prepared statement from Provincial Health O...
Feb 22, 2021
Huawei unveils flagship foldable smartphone for China market
BEIJING - Struggling under U.S. sanctions, Huawei unveiled a folding smartphone with an 8-inch (20-centimetre) -wide screen Monday to show off its tech prowess but said it will be sold only in China. ...
Feb 22, 2021
Warm feelings at The Mustard Seed as Kamloops comes up big for Coldest Night of the Year
KAMLOOPS -- Charity organizations have been hit hard by the pandemic, as the events they rely on to raise funds have been overwhelmingly affected by COVID-19 restrictions. However, many organizations ...
Feb 22, 2021
Commons committee censures firearms association over inflammatory comments
OTTAWA - The National Firearms Association has been censured by a House of Commons committee for inflammatory comments about the Trudeau government's recent gun control legislation.The national securi...
Feb 22, 2021
B.C. picks up first win at the Scotties
KAMLOOPS --- B.C. has picked up a much needed first win at the Scotties.The Corryn Brown rink from Kamloops defeated Nunavut 11-2 on Monday afternoon.B.C. has two games tomorrow ---- against wild card...
Feb 22, 2021
Thompson Nicola Girl Guides adapting cookie sales during pandemic
KAMLOOPS - You won't see Girl Guides outside of storefronts or knocking on doors this year, but rest assured - the famous cookies are still available. There are more than 350 guides throughout the Tho...
Feb 22, 2021
Alberta cabinet minister reacts to government silence on Edmonton torch parade
EDMONTON - Alberta's multiculturalism minister has pushed back against criticism of government silence following a weekend COVID-19 protest that included marchers with torches. "Right now, I'm actuall...
Feb 22, 2021
Tranquille Road sewer main project to resume next Monday
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is champing at the bit to continue construction on a major public works project on the North Shore.In a news release, the City says the sewer main replacement along Tra...
Feb 22, 2021
