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Tips for staying safe while on the water
KAMLOOPS - Many people are choosing to spend the hot sunny days out on the water, but there are a few basic safety tips to know before enjoying the region's rivers and lakes. According to retired fire...
Aug 05, 2020

Kamloops family gets stolen bikes back thanks to helpful community
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops family is singing the praises of the community after some good Samaritans worked to locate their stolen bikes and bike trailers. The Seyfert family had spent $2,000 on the items,...
Aug 05, 2020

Agreement between province, BC Hydro, First Nation, ends legal fight over Site C
VICTORIA - A British Columbia First Nation has ended its legal battle against the provincial government and BC Hydro over the Site C dam, a project the nation originally claimed was a $1-bil...
Aug 05, 2020

No new virus deaths, as B.C health officials report 47 new cases of COVID-19
VICTORIA - B.C's health officials are reporting 47 new cases of COVID-19 today (Aug. 5), and no new deaths. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says there are currently 351 active cases in B.C,...
Aug 05, 2020

Pent-up demand from pandemic, low inventory driving high housing prices in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Houses are selling at a rapid pace in Kamloops lately. Realtors say if they are priced right and show well, they're snapped up within days. "I've been in line-ups, waiting to show homes," s...
Aug 05, 2020

Court reverses order to shut down Dakota Access pipeline
BISMARCK, N.D. - A federal appeals court on Wednesday reversed a judge's order that shut down the Dakota Access pipeline pending a full environmental review. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District...
Aug 05, 2020

Edmonton Oilers online 50/50 raffle sells out with record-setting $5.7M pot
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers online 50/50 raffle has hit another record and had to close early after it reached the server provider's maximum allowable tickets sales.The Oilers Entertainment Group s...
Aug 05, 2020

Edmonton Oilers online 50/50 raffle sells out with record-setting $5.7M pot
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers online 50/50 raffle has hit another record and had to close early after it reached the server provider's maximum allowable tickets sales. The Oilers Entertainment G...
Aug 05, 2020

Canadian UFC fighter denies doping charge, points to tainted supplements
Canadian middleweight Marc-Andre (Power Bar) Barriault is blaming a positive drug test on tainted supplements. And the mixed martial artist is getting help from the UFC. Barriault (12-4-0) said he was...
Aug 05, 2020

Notebook: Maple Leafs in Dumba's corner, Mangiapane's learning curve
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly says he and his teammates are in Matt Dumba's corner as he protests against racial injustice during the NHL's return to competition. However, that doe...
Aug 05, 2020

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