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NY, feds sue 'Pharma Bro' for 'scheme' to keep drug price up
NEW YORK - State and federal authorities sued imprisoned entrepreneur Martin Shkreli on Monday over tactics that shielded a profitable drug from competition after a price hike made the so-called "Phar...
Jan 27, 2020
WolfPack volleyball sweep, basketball swept
KAMLOOPS --- This was a big weekend for WolfPack volleyball and basketball teams --- either looking to solidify their hold on playoff positions, or keep their playoff hopes alive.
Jan 27, 2020 Image credit: TRU WolfPack
Virus death toll in China rises as US prepares evacuation
BEIJING - A new viral illness being watched with a wary eye around the globe accelerated its spread in China with 80 deaths so far, while the U.S. Consulate in the city at the epicenter announced it w...
Jan 27, 2020
New assessment shows 450 structures damaged by Houston blast
HOUSTON - An updated assessment released Monday of the impact of a massive explosion at a warehouse in Houston that killed two workers and injured 20 others shows that 450 structures, mostly homes, we...
Jan 27, 2020
China reports 25 more virus deaths as US prepares evacuation
BEIJING - China on Tuesday reported 25 more deaths from a new viral disease as the U.S. government prepared to evacuate Americans from the city at the centre of the outbreak. Authorities reported 24 d...
Jan 27, 2020
CMHA BC says no timeline on hiring new executive director in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The Canadian Mental Health Association is operating Rosethorn House with 24/7 services, but it's doing so in the absence of an executive director. The non-profit terminated former executive...
Jan 27, 2020 CEO of CMHA British Columbia Jonny Morris said on Monday the non-profit is currently searching for a new executive director (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Latest social housing project bringing hope to former homeless people in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Dan Hall feels like he's being given a second chance at life. For the first time in more than a decade, he has permanent housing. "All of a sudden, I'm here, happy as ever," said Hall. "I'm...
Jan 27, 2020 Rosethorn House, the modular housing units on West Victoria Street, officially opens on Wednesday (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Kobe helicopter had tried to climb to avoid cloud layer
CALABASAS, Calif. - The pilot of the helicopter that crashed into a hillside outside Los Angeles, killing former NBA superstarKobe Bryant and eight others, told air traffic controllers in his last rad...
Jan 27, 2020
City contractors to assess stability of rock wall on south end of Overlanders Bridge
KAMLOOPS - Starting tomorrow, crews will be scaling the rock wall on the south end of the Overlanders Bridge to assess the stability of the rock face.This comes after rocks fell from the face Friday (...
Jan 27, 2020 File photo (Image Credit: Google Street View)
News of Bolton book sends jolt through impeachment trial
WASHINGTON - A single paper copy in a nondescript envelope arrived at the White House on Dec. 30. Four weeks later, news of John Bolton's book manuscript about his time as President Donald Trump's nat...
Jan 27, 2020
