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Five things about Ottawa's support for Canadians, businesses during COVID-19
OTTAWA - The federal government capped an unprecedented week Friday by announcing a slew of measures to help small businesses cope with the COVID-19 crisis, bringing Ottawa's total planned support in ...
Mar 27, 2020
Column: As we battle virus, don't forget 1919 Stanley Cup
Anyone who scoffs at all these drastic measures to deal with the coronavirus outbreak, who wonders if it's really necessary to shut down sports around the world, needs a primer on the 1919 Stanley Cup...
Mar 27, 2020
Education ministry introducing new guidelines for students online learning
VICTORIA - The provincial government is putting the final touches on new guidelines to transition students to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. B.C.'s K-12 schools were closed indefinitely...
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Kamloops service businesses adjusting to work in COVID-19 world
KAMLOOPS - While many local businesses have been forced to close as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, many are still operating, albeit in a modified fashion. Service businesses like auto-repair shops, ...
Mar 27, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
BC Truckers head says transport companies keep on truckin' through COVID-19 crisis
KAMLOOPS - All across the province, citizens are relying on truckers to deliver essential goods to communities in every corner of BC. CFJC Today caught up with the president of the BC Truckers Associa...
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Several people at Kamloops seniors housing complex may have been exposed to COVID-19: IH
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health says it is monitoring the situation at a Brocklehurst seniors community after a number of residents may have been exposed to COVID-19.In an email to CFJC Today, Interior Hea...
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Total cases of COVID-19 in B.C. now at 792 including 70 in Interior Health
KAMLOOPS - The provincial government has announced 67 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C., bringing the total to 792.There are a total of 70 cases in the Interior Health region.Two more people have died in ...
Mar 27, 2020 Image Credit: Flickr / BC Government
Injured Humboldt Broncos player launches lawsuit against drivers in 2018 crash
CALGARY - A hockey player paralyzed from the chest down in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash has launched a lawsuit that names both drivers involved. Ryan Straschnitzki is seeking dam...
Mar 27, 2020
Self-isolation road trips could be hampered by winter weather: Environment Canada
MERRITT, B.C. - Fewer people are travelling than usual due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but even so, Environment Canada has a warning for motorists this weekend.The forecaster says winter driving conditi...
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AP Sources: Alleged Maduro co-conspirator is in DEA custody
MIAMI - A retired Venezuelan army general indicted alongside Nicols Maduro has surrendered in Colombia and is being taken by Drug Enforcement Administration agents to New York for arraignment, four pe...
Mar 27, 2020
