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China state media reports 19 people killed in forest fire
BEIJING - Nineteen people have died while fighting a raging forest fire in southwestern China and reinforcements were sent to fight the blaze and evacuate nearby residents, officials and state media r...
Mar 30, 2020
Province extends supports to youth, young adults in care during COVID-19
VICTORIA - The B.C. government is helping another vulnerable section of the population with guarantees that youth currently in care will not age out during the COVID-19 pandemic and that young adults ...
Mar 30, 2020 The B.C. government announced it won't age youth out of care during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has also promised to extend financial supports to young adults (Image Credit: Province of B.C.)
B.C. government unveils guidelines for industrial work camps
VICTORIA - With thousands of people out of work related to the outbreak of COVID-19 across the province, the B.C. government is trying to work with as many employers as possible to keep people working...
Mar 30, 2020 Work camps like at Site C have been given health and safety guidelines by the B.C. government (Image Credit: Global BC)
On the sports vault re-wind ----- game six.
KAMLOOPS --- It stands out as one of the classic games in Blazers franchise history ---- affectionately known as "game six."The playoffs in 2012 --- Western Conference semi final --- the Kamloops Blaz...
Mar 30, 2020 Image credit: Kamloops Blazers
Wage subsidy provides no help for closed down businesses
KAMLOOPS - The federal government has announced a wage subsidy for employees impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. But for many Kamloops businesses, their doors have already closed due to safety concerns. ...
Mar 30, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
B.C. court considers ways to deliver Meng decision in socially distant manner
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Supreme Court is considering creative ways to deliver a decision in an extradition hearing for Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou as a global pandemic restricts travel and ga...
Mar 30, 2020
B.C. court considers ways to deliver Meng decision in socially distant manner
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Supreme Court is considering creative ways to deliver a decision in an extradition hearing for Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou as a global pandemic restricts travel and ga...
Mar 30, 2020
Gatherings restricted, schools closed: What's being done to fight COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every province and territory. Medical officers of health and Canada's chief public health officer are encouraging people to wash their hands, giv...
Mar 30, 2020
Kelson Group eases financial strain on tenants during COVID-19 pandemic
KAMLOOPS - It is a difficult time for many people when it comes to having to pay monthly bills or rents. Kamloops's largest rental property management company, the Kelson Group, is helping its renters...
Mar 30, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Kamloops COVID-19 patient begins to recover following hospitalization
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops resident Keith Elliot is back at home after being hospitalized with COVID-19. "I'm certainly on the mend. I'm not 100 per cent, but I'm much better." It's been 19 days since Keith ...
Mar 30, 2020 Image Credit: Contributed / Dana Elliott
