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Things for people in Canada to know about the coronavirus
Two cases of the new deadly strain of coronavirus have been identified in Ontario, with a third reported Tuesday in British Columbia. But how much of a threat does the new virus pose to Cana...
Jan 28, 2020

B.C. man presumed to have coronavirus doing well: health official
VANCOUVER - Health officials in British Columbia say a man in his 40s is presumed to have coronavirus and is doing well as he recovers at home. Dr. Bonnie Henry, the provincial health office...
Jan 28, 2020

Montreal city councillor withdraws motion defining anti-Semitism amid criticism
MONTREAL - A Montreal city councillor has withdrawn a motion to have the city adopt an international organization's definition of anti-Semitism. Lionel Perez withdrew the motion endorsi...
Jan 28, 2020

City council in Prince Albert, Sask., votes to give plastic bags the boot
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - A city in northern Saskatchewan is believed to be the first in the province to have banned plastic checkout bagsPrince Albert city council passed a bylaw unanimously at a meetin...
Jan 28, 2020

B.C. man presumed to have coronavirus doing well: health official
VANCOUVER - Health officials in British Columbia say a man in his 40s is presumed to have coronavirus and is doing well as he recovers at home. Dr. Bonnie Henry, the provincial health office...
Jan 28, 2020

Alberta's climate plan part of cabinet decision on new oilsands mine: Wilkinson
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says cabinet's decision on a massive new oilsands mine in Alberta will take into consideration what the province is doing to help Canada meet...
Jan 28, 2020

Montreal guard Dort puts opponents on notice with clampdown defence
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort was given a thankless assignment in his first NBA start - find a way to slow down James Harden. Taking on the NBA's leading scorer is a daunting task for any ...
Jan 28, 2020

Twenty-five workers affected by Interior forestry crisis eligible for construction, paving training
KAMLOOPS - The province has announced that up to 25 workers affected by the forestry crisis in B.C. will receive training and work experience in asphalt paving and heavy construction.The province made...
Jan 28, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today

CRIME STOPPERS: Crimes of the week — January 28, 2020
KAMLOOPS - Here are the Kamloops Crime Stoppers crimes of the week for January 28, 2020.Crime of the week #1Kamloops Crime Stoppers would like your help tracking down a man who broke into a local apar...
Jan 28, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today

Kamloops rinks 1-and-1 in opening draw of B.C. women's and men's curling playdowns
KAMLOOPS --- Kamloops rinks were 1-and-1 this morning in the first draw of the B.C. women's and men's curling playdowns in Cranbrook. Corryn Brown has opened with a 9-4 win over Victoria's Dailene Pew...
Jan 28, 2020 Image credit; contributed

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