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New leader of Jesse Jackson's civil rights organization steps down less than 3 months on the job
CHICAGO (AP) - A Dallas pastor who took over leadership of the Rev. Jesse Jackson's longtime civil rights organization resigned Tuesday after less than three months on the job. The Rev. Frederick Hayn...
Apr 16, 2024

CFJC Midday — Stories of Resilience - Voices from across British Columbia's Interior; upcoming exhibit showcases inspiring perspectives of resilience to wildfire and climate impacts
The Resilience Institute in partnership with the Canadian Red Cross is leading the initiative to tell the stories of people across the region who have felt the effects of wildfires in diverse way. Bal...
Apr 16, 2024

CFJC Midday — How rewarding volunteering can be at any age! Volunteer Fair showcasing opportunities with non-profit organizations
Melisa Dyck, Link Program Coordinator with Volunteer Kamloops, and Karen Night with Karen Knight Consulting discuss the upcoming Volunteer Fair on April 21st and the opportunity for the public to lear...
Apr 16, 2024

CFJC Midday — Spring start-up! Petland offers some simple steps to opening your backyard pond for the season
Shauna from Petland talks about the preparation that can be done now to help your backyard pond be successful for the spring season.
Apr 16, 2024

Plan for park honouring Snowbird Capt. Jennifer Casey near Kamloops Airport unveiled
KAMLOOPS - An awe-inspiring memorial art display - a 1:1 ratio of a Royal Canadian Air Force CT-114 Tutor Snowbird - is being installed at Fulton Field Park, adjacent to the Kamloops Airport, as a tri...
Apr 16, 2024

Blurry photos lead to charge against Salmon Arm hit-and-run suspect
KAMLOOPS - A man has been charged in a December hit-and-run in Salmon Arm. Police say a sedan hit a female pedestrian on Fifth Avenue Southwest on December 8, 2023. The driver took off, but the woman ...
Apr 16, 2024

B.C. killer seeks to attend sentencing by video as lawyer cites safety concerns
VANCOUVER - A defence lawyer for Ibrahim Ali, who was convicted of first-degree murder of a 13-year-old girl in Burnaby, B.C., says the man wants to appear at his sentencing hearing by video over fear...
Apr 16, 2024

Right man, wrong time: Rajakovic's positivity carries Raptors through adversity
TORONTO - Most fans would describe the Toronto Raptors' 2023-24 season as tumultuous, even chaotic, with a series of trades significantly remaking the roster and then a raft of injuries and other issu...
Apr 16, 2024

B.C. killer seeks to attend sentencing by video as lawyer cites safety concerns
VANCOUVER - A defence lawyer for Ibrahim Ali, who was convicted of first-degree murder of a 13-year-old girl in Burnaby, B.C., says the man wants to appear at his sentencing hearing by video over fear...
Apr 16, 2024

Western Forest Products indefinitely curtails Alberni Pacific Division facility
VANCOUVER - Western Forest Products Inc. says it's indefinitely curtailing operations at its Alberni Pacific Division facility. The Vancouver-based company says the facility has been temporarily curta...
Apr 16, 2024

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Are you in favour of responsible alcohol consumption during the summer in Riverside Park?
May 11, 2026
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1000 WAYS TO HEAL: Standing up in a good way
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