Author Archives: Doug Collins
Kamloops councillor O'Reilly tests positive for COVID-19
KAMLOOPS - Another Kamloops city councillor has tested positive for COVID-19. In a Facebook post, councillor Mike O'Reilly says he received a positive diagnosis over the weekend, and is currently in s...
Mar 15, 2021
Huge telecommunications deal
TORONTO- A huge deal in the telecommunications industry this morning. Rogers Communications Inc. has signed a deal to buy Shaw Communications Inc. in a deal valued at $26 billion, including debt. Unde...
Mar 15, 2021
Wild Card Two's Koe beats Wild Card Three's Middaugh to secure top seed at Brier
CALGARY - There will be a big Kamloops connection on the final day of the Tim Hortons' Brier. In a Canadian men's curling championship loaded with uncertainty, one of its most consistent performers ke...
Mar 13, 2021
Employment rises in Canada in February
KAMLOOPS - The unemployment rate in Canada dropped in February, dropping 1.2 points to 8.2 percent. That's the lowest rate since March of 2020. The number of people employed in the country is up 1.4 p...
Mar 12, 2021
Prince William defends UK royal family against racism claims
LONDON - Prince William has as defended the U.K. royal family against accusations of racism made by his brother Prince Harry and sister-in-law Meghan, saying the royals are "very much not a racist fam...
Mar 11, 2021
Social housing amendment gives Kamloops council more flexibility
KAMLOOPS - After a contentious and lengthy debate last week about requirements for new social housing projects - the motion was amended by council on Tuesday (March 9). BC Housing, not social agencies...
Mar 10, 2021
Top cop says "time to rethink"
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops' top officer told city council Tuesday (March 9)he wonders if it's time to re-think how they do business in order to save lives. Kamloops RCMP Superintendent Syd Lecky says they're...
Mar 10, 2021 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Advocates want governments to better support youth leaving foster care amid pandemic
Advocates for youth in government care are calling on the provinces and territories to continue supporting those who are aging out of the child welfare system and trying to make it on their own during...
Mar 10, 2021
North Shore BIA collecting donations for women's shelter
KAMLOOPS - The North Shore Business Improvement Association (NSBIA) is collecting clothing items for women and children in need. Throughout the month of March, the NSBIA is asking people to donate pyj...
Mar 08, 2021
Kamloops voices celebrate progress, acknowledge work to be done during International Women's Day
KAMLOOPS - March 8 in International Women's Day, and people around the world are making sure to acknowledge the important women in their lives. In Kamloops, local voices are celebrating how far societ...
Mar 08, 2021
