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Advocates share fear of worsening overdose crisis in 2021, want national safe supply
VANCOUVER - With overdose deaths rising across Canada, advocates for drug users are calling for the implementation of a national safe supply program as part of an effort to save lives. Failing to do s...
Dec 17, 2020
In 'Ma Rainey,' channeling the blues of August Wilson
NEW YORK - Like many of those involved in the making of "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom," it's not easy for Viola Davis to summarize what playwright August Wilson has meant to her except to answer, "Everyth...
Dec 16, 2020
Disagreement on Dallas Drive frustrates residents, splits Kamloops city council
KAMLOOPS - On Tuesday night (Dec. 16), Kamloops city council voted to discharge a covenant on a property along Dallas Drive. The covenant, which was put in place over two decades ago, prohibited certa...
Dec 16, 2020
B.C. mom who gave birth in a coma due to COVID-19 awake, able to meet son
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - A mother who gave birth while in a coma due to complications from COVID-19 is awake and has met her newborn son for the first time. Gillian McIntosh was given an emergency C-section...
Dec 16, 2020
B.C. mom who gave birth in a coma due to COVID-19 awake, able to meet son
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - A mother who gave birth while in a coma due to complications from COVID-19 is awake and has met her newborn son for the first time. Gillian McIntosh was given an emergency C-section...
Dec 16, 2020
B.C. expanding enforcement measures in effort to crack down on COVID-19 rule breakers
VICTORIA - New enforcement measures are coming into effect as part of British Columbia's crackdown on those who refuse to follow COVID-19 restrictions. Mike Farnworth, minister of public safety and so...
Dec 16, 2020
Four COVID-19 cases identified at New Afton mine
KAMLOOPS - New Gold's New Afton mine just west of Kamloops has reported four cases of COVID-19, but says operations at the mine are continuing as normal.In a news release, company spokesman Samuel Num...
Dec 16, 2020
B.C. behind on climate goals, sets new 2025 emissions target to stay on track
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is setting a new target for cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 2025 after determining it is further from reaching its goals than previously forecasted. The ...
Dec 16, 2020
Vaccination delivery for Interior projected by early next week
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health says the details are still being ironed out, but the COVID-19 vaccine should arrive in the region early next week. In a technical briefing today (Dec. 16), IH Chief Medical ...
Dec 16, 2020
Operation: Secret Santa ready to deliver hundreds of gifts to seniors
KAMLOOPS - Hundreds of seniors who may be feeling lonely this Christmas will be given a little extra cheer next week. The Kamloops Centre for Seniors Information (CSI) has gathered supplies for more t...
Dec 16, 2020
