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Blazers 2020-21 roster is younger
KAMLOOPS - With the B.C. Division set to begin play March 26, players will begin self-quarantining this weekend before reporting to their teams March 13.With a 24 game season, about a third of the nor...
Mar 04, 2021
China announces "over 6%" economic growth target, tech plans
BEIJING - China's top economic official announced a healthy growth target for the nation and its plans to become a more self-reliant technology leader amid tension with Washington and Europe over trad...
Mar 04, 2021
A record-breaking golf season carrying over, evident on opening day at Rivershore
KAMLOOPS - After a deep freeze in Kamloops a couple of weeks ago that made it feel like winter was here to stay, the weather has turned around significantly - to the point where golf courses have star...
Mar 04, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Thursday, March 4, 2021
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 4, 2021. There are 878,391 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 878,391 confirmed cases (29,903 active, 8...
Mar 04, 2021
Rayleigh Elementary class recognized for abundance of kind acts in February
KAMLOOPS - A total of 1,133 acts of kindness during the month of February has earned Mrs. Tweed's Grade 4/5 class at Rayleigh Elementary the title of 'Kindest Class in Canada' for those grades. "I thi...
Mar 04, 2021
Kamloops Film Society feels household movie screenings should join approved activities list
KAMLOOPS - Several weeks ago Interior Health allowed the Kamloops Film Society to host private bookings at the Paramount Theatre. But KFS Executive Director Duan Magdolen says this week the health aut...
Mar 04, 2021
IH to assign COVID-19 vaccination locations once appointment bookings begin
KAMLOOPS - As of March 8, eligible seniors will be able to call a dedicated phone line to schedule their COVID-19 vaccination appointments. Interior Health says it will be publicizing the location of ...
Mar 04, 2021
B.C. to determine which essential workers will receive Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine
VICTORIA - British Columbia's provincial health officer says the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine will be given to first responders and essential workers, but it still needs to be determined which industrie...
Mar 04, 2021
B.C. eases requirements, extends deadline for small business recovery grants
VICTORIA - The B.C. government has eased the eligibility requirements for small and medium-sized businesses applying for funds under its $345-million pandemic recovery grant program. The province has ...
Mar 04, 2021
Powerful quake hits off New Zealand, prompting evacuations
WELLINGTON, New Zealand - A powerful magnitude 8.1 earthquake struck Friday in the ocean off New Zealand, prompting thousands of people to evacuate and triggering tsunami warnings across the South Pac...
Mar 04, 2021
