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Kamloops businesses hope shoppers think local when buying for Christmas
KAMLOOPS - The struggles of local businesses have been well documented during the COVID-19 pandemic. With more and more emphasis put on Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales in recent years, CFJC Today ...
Nov 30, 2020
Christmas lights up earlier this year in Kamloops as people try to lift spirits amid COVID-19
KAMLOOPS - It's the end of November, but the Christmas spirit has been in full swing all month. Louise Edwards' light-filled yard at Sixth and Pine is a must-see every year. Her lights have been up si...
Nov 30, 2020
MLSE cuts salaries for full-time staff, extends management and executive reductions
TORONTO, S.D. - Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment says it is cutting the salaries of up to one quarter of its full-time staff, and extending salary reductions for senior management and executives to...
Nov 30, 2020
BC Nurses Union denounces intimidation of RIH staff over parking concerns
KAMLOOPS - The president of the BC Nurses' Union (BCNU) says she's concerned about the intimidation of staff at Royal Inland Hospital over parking issues. Several nurses at RIH have reached out to CFJ...
Nov 30, 2020
Quebec Major Junior Hockey League calls off games until January because of COVID-19
The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League says it will not hold any games until early January because of COVID-19 issues.The major junior league announced Monday it will suspend all activities from Tuesda...
Nov 30, 2020
Powell says pace of economic improvement has moderated
WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says that the pace of improvement in the economy has moderated in recent months with future prospects remaining "extraordinarily uncertain." In rema...
Nov 30, 2020
Whitecaps exercise options on seven players, 'continuing discussions' with Montero
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps are hanging on to several of their young players and continuing contract talks with two veterans. The club announced Monday that it has exercised options for seven ...
Nov 30, 2020
Toronto FC looks for new designated player, opts not to pick up Piatti option
TORONTO - Barring a new agreement, Toronto FC is parting ways with designated player Pablo Piatti. The MLS club says it is not exercising the option on the Argentine midfielder who joined Toronto in F...
Nov 30, 2020
Former quarterback Brad Sinopoli can appreciate challenges Hinton faced with Broncos
Ottawa Redblacks receiver Brad Sinopoli fully understands the challenge Kendall Hinton faced Sunday with the Denver Broncos.The NFL club activated the rookie receiver from the practice roster to becom...
Nov 30, 2020
Pickup drivers survive Shuswap head-on crash
SALMON ARM, B.C. - A head-on crash in the Shuswap closed the Trans Canada Highway for much of the overnight period.According to a release from Salmon Arm RCMP, the crash took place at about 11:50 p.m....
Nov 30, 2020
