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Pandemic blamed for low airport passenger numbers
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Airport saw reduced passenger numbers through the first quarter of 2020.YKA officials say the year started out strong before the COVID-19 virus struck, dramatically impacting t...
Apr 09, 2020
Golf remains last sport standing, presents opportunity to get outside
KAMLOOPS - The sound of a club striking the ball has never sounded so sweet during this global pandemic. Instead of being trapped at home, golfers are among the few amateurs that can get out to play a...
Apr 09, 2020 Golfers are flocking to courses in Kamloops as the last sport available to them during COVID-19 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Saskatchewan premier doesn't see need for Emergencies Act in COVID-19 fight
REGINA - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he doesn't see a need for Ottawa to use the sweeping Emergencies Act to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Moe said Thursday that he has had discussions wit...
Apr 09, 2020
SOUND OFF: Small business — we hear you, we're with you
SMALL BUSINESSES AND THE FAMILIES WHO RUN THEM are suffering right now and they need to know they have our support. Of course, we know the assistance programs launched by the federal and provincial go...
Apr 09, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
VIDEO: Chase Secondary teachers go stir crazy
CHASE, B.C. - Staff from Chase Secondary are clearly letting the isolation get to them.A video posted by the Kamloops-Thompson School District shows teachers going a little COVID crazy.WATCH: (Video C...
Apr 09, 2020 Image Credit: Youtube / School District 73
In abrupt about-face, UFC halts shows in face of COVID-19 pandemic
In an abrupt about-face at the behest of broadcast partner ESPN, the UFC has postponed UFC 249 and all future scheduled shows due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. As recently as Wednesday, UFC pr...
Apr 09, 2020
Mayor John Tory and sports stars join forces in Team Toronto video
Toronto sports figures from Mitch Marner to Michael Bradley have joined forces with Mayor John Tory in a video urging people to "come together by staying home" during the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
Apr 09, 2020
New fridge technology on display at food truck site in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A Victoria company using a brand new refrigeration method has taken this opportunity to test their product on-site at the food truck location.Cryologistics Refrigeration Technologies initia...
Apr 09, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Kamloops food truck provides free meals for truck drivers
KAMLOOPS - How long has it been since Wayne Wells had a hot meal? "About four days ago," the truck driver from northern Alberta told CFJC Today.Wells has been on the road for most of the week, from hi...
Apr 09, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Province urges travellers to stay home; 34 new cases, two deaths announced
VICTORIA - Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is urging British Columbians to stay home this long weekend.This comes as Henry announced 34 new test-positive cases of COVID-19 in the province a...
Apr 09, 2020 Image Credit: BC Government
