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Reactions to the minority Liberal government's speech from the throne
OTTAWA - "The prime minister had an opportunity to present a real plan to Canadians, and he didn't do that." - Candice Bergen, deputy Conservative leader---"I'm not surprised that the Liberal governme...
Sep 23, 2020
Parts of B.C. will be drenched with up to 70 mm of rain: Environment Canada
VANCOUVER - Environment Canada is warning of heavy downpours that could cause flash flooding and pooling water in parts of B.C. Rainfall warnings have been posted for Metro Vancouver, Howe Sound and t...
Sep 23, 2020
Liberals plan fund to spur green technology, jobs
The Trudeau government says it will launch a new fund to spur investments and jobs in green technology as it seeks a balance between the competing visions of environmental advocates and legacy industr...
Sep 23, 2020
Interior Health clarifies COVID-19 testing procedures in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health (IH) is clarifying details around COVID-19 testing in Kamloops, after changes were made to testing locations. Interior Health says the booking delay last weekend was a uniqu...
Sep 23, 2020
In Taylor case, limits of law overcome calls for justice
"Arrest the cops who killed Breonna Taylor" became a rallying cry this summer, emblazoned on T-shirts worn by celebrities and sports stars while protesters filled the streets demanding police accounta...
Sep 23, 2020
TRU women's volleyball returns to full practice, waiting for Oct. 8 Canada West decision
KAMLOOPS - The TRU women's volleyball team is back on the court practicing again as a team. "It's been great," said fifth-year outside hitter Gabriela Podolski. "Before Monday, we were just doing smal...
Sep 23, 2020
Residents reminded of Sept. 30 penalty deadline for late property tax payments, grant claims
KAMLOOPS - If you haven't yet paid your 2020 property taxes, the City of Kamloops says you've got a week to do so before another penalty will be applied. The second extended penalty date runs until th...
Sep 23, 2020
Murder trial on pause while Winnipeg juror tested for COVID-19
WINNIPEG - Jury deliberations for a second-degree murder trial in Manitoba have been put on hold so a juror can be tested for COVID-19. Court of Queen's Bench Justice Vic Toews told the remaining 11 j...
Sep 23, 2020
As Quebec rolls out COVID-19 ad campaign, experts wonder if it will reach target audience
MONTREAL - Quebec has begun rolling out a COVID-19 advertising campaign aimed at putting a human face on the deadly virus and reaching those who discount its severity. The ads - th...
Sep 23, 2020
EU proposes new asylum system to help frontline nations
BRUSSELS - The European Union announced a major overhaul of its asylum system Wednesday in hopes that more countries will finally share responsibility for people landing on Europe's shores seeking san...
Sep 23, 2020
