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Minimum wage in BC set to rise June 1st
KAMLOOPS - On June 1st, the minimum wage in British Columbia is set to go up $1.20, from $12.65 to $13.85. It's one of the election promises John Horgan's NDP made in 2017; like any decision surroundi...
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Warriors coach Kerr says even he was moved by the singing of 'O Canada'
TORONTO - Steve Kerr is a big fan of Toronto. Even when the city's basketball fans are heckling him. Golden State's head coach has talked several times this week about Toronto being one of his favouri...
May 31, 2019
Remote health care tested as Haida Gwaii loses IV chemo treatment next month
QUEEN CHARLOTTE, B.C. - Cancer patients who need intravenous chemotherapy on the British Columbia archipelago of Haida Gwaii will now have to take an eight-hour ferry trip to the n...
May 31, 2019
World No. 6 Justin Thomas added to RBC Canadian Open lineup as field finalized
ANCASTER, Ont. - World No. 6 Justin Thomas was a late addition to the RBC Canadian Open's field as Golf Canada confirmed the final lineup on Friday. He joins top-ranked golfer Brooks Koepka, No. ...
May 31, 2019
Remote health care tested as Haida Gwaii loses IV chemo treatment next month
QUEEN CHARLOTTE, B.C. - Cancer patients who need intravenous chemotherapy on the British Columbia archipelago of Haida Gwaii will now have to take an eight-hour ferry trip to the n...
May 31, 2019
Trudeau warns internet regulation could be used to repress citizens, free speech
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says governments need to be wary of taking steps to regulate social media platforms that could be used by authoritarian regimes to further oppress...
May 31, 2019
Blues must balance emotion, discipline at home in Cup Final
ST. LOUIS - Tyler Bozak witnessed the first NHL playoff game in Toronto after a seven-year drought. David Perron experienced the first Stanley Cup Final game in Las Vegas. They ain't seen nothin' yet....
May 31, 2019
CFL purchases Alouettes from Wetenhalls, will look for new owner
MONTREAL - The Wetenhall era in Montreal is over. The CFL announced Friday that Bob Wetenhall has sold the Montreal Alouettes to the league. A joint statement from the Alouettes and the leag...
May 31, 2019
Fundraising efforts to rebuild Murray United Church slow to get off the ground
MERRITT, B.C. - The funds to rebuild the historic Murray United Church in Merritt have been slow to trickle in. The small church burned to the ground in January. A man was later charged with arson in ...
May 31, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Merritt's Empty Keg brews up refreshing experience for craft beer fans
MERRITT, B.C. - Merritt's only craft brewery is new on the scene and enjoying success in its first few weeks of operation. The Empty Keg Brew House has been open just over three weeks now. The busines...
May 31, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
