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PM warns premiers that feds don't have 'infinite' resources to assist COVID-19 fight
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is warning that the federal government could face "impossible decisions" if provinces don't take tougher action to stem the rapid spread of COVID-19. As several ...
Nov 13, 2020
Deputy chief of public health says challenges remain for Raptors to play at home
Canada's deputy chief of public health says the Toronto Raptors have presented a good plan to play at home this coming NBA season, but concerns remain over enforcing strict health protocols and travel...
Nov 13, 2020
Brown rink season hits first obstacle after COVID restrictions cancel bonspiel in Alberta
KAMLOOPS - Corryn Brown knew there may be some bumps on the ice this curling season thanks to the global pandemic. Her Kamloops rink has hit its first snag.After winning their opening game of the Okot...
Nov 13, 2020
CFJC Midday - Local Support for the Kamloops Food Bank's Basics for Babies fundraiser, continues to grow!
Executive Director Bernadette Siracky, and Nathan Mutcher from Warner Rentals discuss next Friday's big event, and the importance of helping the youngest clients accessing the food bank.
Nov 13, 2020
Major police operation underway in Montreal's Mile End neighbourhood
MONTREAL - A major police operation was underway Friday in a neighbourhood north of downtown Montreal, near the offices of video-game maker Ubisoft. Police officers holding firearms could be seen out ...
Nov 13, 2020
British Columbians mistaking pandemic preparedness for power outage readiness: report
VICTORIA - A new report by BC Hydro says British Columbians are mistaking pandemic preparedness with power outage readiness.The report titled 'Stocked up but unprepared: How COVID-19 preparation has c...
Nov 13, 2020
Operator of natural gas pipeline that exploded near Prince George issued fine
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - Canada's Energy Regulator has issued a $40,000 fine to Texas based Westcoast Energy Inc. for the 2018 pipeline explosion 13 km northeast of Prince George.The explosion happened c...
Nov 13, 2020
NorthPaws sign first baseman from UBC
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops NorthPaws have added big first baseman Ty Penner for the 2021 season. Penner, from Lethbridge, is a sophomore with the UBC Thunderbirds. "Ty is a plus defender at first base an...
Nov 13, 2020
2 workers dead, 1 person missing in veterans hospital blast
WEST HAVEN, Conn. - An apparent steam pipe explosion Friday in a maintenance building at a Veterans Affairs hospital in Connecticut killed a VA employee and a contractor and left a third person missin...
Nov 13, 2020
N.L. report promotes alternative paths to justice for sexual assault survivors
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A new report from a women's group in St. John's says despite years of reforms, the Canadian justice system is failing sexual assault victims. It calls on advocates to put more resou...
Nov 13, 2020
