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Nurse hopes to use platform to get American expats voting in US election
Nick Nurse wants to make sure Americans living outside the U.S. vote in November's presidential election. NBA players have been insistent that the fight for racial equality and social justice be&...
Jun 30, 2020

Landlords push for eviction after Brocklehurst dog attack
KAMLOOPS - Just before noon on Monday, Kamloops RCMP were called to a home on Singh Street for a report of a dog attack, which turned out to be a fatal incident. "When officers arrived, they found one...
Jun 30, 2020

Kamloops wedding industry adapting with pandemic restrictions
KAMLOOPS - When the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in B.C., many large gatherings were cancelled or postponed. With gathering sizes restricted, many engaged couples decided to push their weddings to next y...
Jun 30, 2020

Canucks' Hughes: 'Crazy' that Alexis Lafreniere could go to a contender
Quinn Hughes is well-versed in the NHL's draft lottery. And like many observers, the most recent iteration threw the Vancouver Canucks defenceman for a loop. A mystery club - a placeholder referred to...
Jun 30, 2020

Ontario sports minister says CFL talking about Hamilton-Burlington hub
TORONTO - Ontario Sport Minister Lisa MacLeod says the CFL has discussed Hamilton and Burlington, Ont. as potential hub cities. MacLeod told reporters Tuesday that in the league's ...
Jun 30, 2020

Yukon set to ease border controls on Wednesday
WHITEHORSE - The Yukon government is easing some border control measures established to keep COVID-19 from spreading in the territory. As Yukon enters the second phase of its recovery plan on Wed...
Jun 30, 2020
CFJC Midday — 'Open with Care' campaign assures a safe return to business in downtown Kamloops
Carl Desantis, Downtown Business Improvement Association Executive Director talks about the steps businesses are taking to ensure employees and customers have a safe and healthy shopping and dining ex...
Jun 30, 2020

Kamloops councillor assembles Ride Don't Hide team to raise awareness about mental health
KAMLOOPS - Sadie Hunter didn't want COVID-19 to stop her from spreading the word about mental health. "The Canadian Mental Health Association does a lot of good in our community, and every dollar that...
Jun 30, 2020

Blazers go to Sweden for 2020 CHL Import Draft pick
KAMLOOPS --- Today was the annual Canadian Hockey League import draft. The 60 teams from the Western, Ontario and Quebec Leagues drafting non-North American players.Every year the draft is filled with...
Jun 30, 2020

Toronto FC defender draws response from MLS over Florida food tweet
"An army marches on its stomach," Napoleon once said. And so do pro sports teams, it appears. Toronto FC defender Omar Gonzalez, who has yet to arrive in Florida for the MLS is Back Tournament, ...
Jun 30, 2020

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