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Hotels in Kamloops feeling immediate impact from COVID-19 outbreak
KAMLOOPS - The impacts of COVID-19 have been seen immediately at hotels like the Best Western Plus with cancellations that are putting a major dent in the industry's bottom line. "It's millions of dol...
Mar 17, 2020 The Best Western Plus in Kamloops went from 75 to 25 per cent occupancy for bookings in March (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
BC Transit taking extra precautions to protect Kamloops riders from COVID-19
KAMLOOPS - While social distancing has become the norm for our daily lives, it's not as easy to practice if you rely on transit to get around the city. According to Communications Manager for BC Trans...
Mar 17, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Kamloops Airport advises air travellers to expect more restrictions
KAMLOOPS - Flights are still arriving and departing from Fulton Field for the time being, but with more and more travel restrictions coming down each day, that could change. As of Wednesday (Mar. 18),...
Mar 17, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
CRIME STOPPERS: Crimes of the Week — March 17, 2020
KAMLOOPS - Here are the Kamloops Crime Stoppers crimes of the week for March 17, 2020.Crime of the week #1Kamloops Crime Stoppers would like your help tracking down a theft suspect.On March 9, the wom...
Mar 17, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Province of B.C. declares public health emergency, announces 83 new cases of COVID-19
VICTORIA - B.C. has declared a public health emergency in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced the extraordinary measure at a news conference in Victo...
Mar 17, 2020 Image Credit: Global BC
Trainer Mark Casse good with Derby being postponed until September
It's going to require some change to preparation, but trainer Mark Casse is good with Tuesday's decision to postpone the Kentucky Derby until September amid the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
Mar 17, 2020
Decorated curler John Morris returns to team curling, joins Kevin Koe
John Morris is returning to team curling and joining Kevin Koe's foursome. Morris is a two-time Olympic gold medallist, winning mixed doubles in 2018 with Kaitlyn Lawes and the men's title in 201...
Mar 17, 2020
AP source: Colts agree to 1-year deal with QB Philip Rivers
INDIANAPOLIS - Philip Rivers spent more than a decade picking apart the Indianapolis Colts and irritating their fans. On Wednesday, he'll become their new quarterback. The longtime Chargers star agree...
Mar 17, 2020
Brady leaving New England, Brees staying put in New Orleans
The unimaginable has happened to Patriots fans: Tom Brady is moving on. The predictable has occurred for Saints fans: Drew Brees is staying put. No matter what else happens in NFL free agency on Tuesd...
Mar 17, 2020
Senators say owner Eugene Melnyk will pay part-time arena staff during pandemic
The Ottawa Senators say owner Eugene Melnyk has now "personally pledged" to pay part-time arena staff impacted by the suspension of the NHL season amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Senators were th...
Mar 17, 2020
