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Calgarian Daniel Mills to succeed longtime leader Humphreys at Kamloops Symphony
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Symphony Orchestra has its new executive director. The KSO's board of directors announced the hiring of Daniel Mills Monday.Mills succeeds Kathy Humphreys, who announced her re...
Jun 10, 2019 Image Credit: Kamloops Symphony handout
Albania president cancels elections, citing tense climate
TIRANA, Albania - Albania's president on Saturday cancelled upcoming municipal elections, citing the need to reduce political tensions in the country. President Ilir Meta said he acted because "the ac...
Jun 10, 2019
Killer of Calgary woman, five-year-old appeals convictions and sentence
CALGARY - The killer of a Calgary woman and her five-year-old daughter is asking for a new trial. Edward Downey's lawyer has filed a notice that he's appealing his two first-degree murder co...
Jun 10, 2019
Raptors in court battle over logo; Monster Energy says clawmarks too similar
Whether or not the NBA's Toronto Raptors take home the league championship after tonight's basketball game, the team still faces a court battle of a very different kind. Monster Energy, makers of...
Jun 10, 2019
Woman pleads not guilty in death of toddler found outside Edmonton church
EDMONTON - A woman charged after a toddler was found dead outside an Edmonton church has pleaded not guilty at the start of her trial. Tasha Mack is accused of second-degree murder in the 19...
Jun 10, 2019
NYC Fire Department: Helicopter pilot has died
NEW YORK - The New York City Fire Department says the pilot of a helicopter that crashed on a Manhattan skyscraper rooftop has died. The Fire Department says the helicopter crash landed on the top of ...
Jun 10, 2019
Tuesday's Lotto Max jackpot will be record breaking
KAMLOOPS - What would you do with $65 million?For the first time ever, that amount of cash is up for grabs in Tuesday's (June 11) Lotto Max draw. In addition, there are 10 Maxmillion prizes being offe...
Jun 10, 2019 Image Credit: Maksim Kamyshanskii | Dreamstime.com
BC Health Minister unveils expanded emergency department for Merritt
MERRITT, B.C. - The expanded and redeveloped emergency department at Nicola Valley Hospital is aiming for equality and inclusion.BC Health Minister Adrian Dix was in Merritt Monday (June 10) to unveil...
Jun 10, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
PM puts bagels, beer against wine, chocolate in Raptors bet with Pelosi
OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau and U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are betting on the NBA Finals, with the prime minister putting bagels and beer up against wine and chocolate. The Toronto Rap...
Jun 10, 2019
Court martial begins for military's top judge
GATINEAU, Que. - The Canadian Forces' top judge is in a military courtroom today where he faces eight charges, including two counts of fraud. Col. Mario Dutil's court martial is not only unprecedented...
Jun 10, 2019
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