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Kamloops Sports Council Athletic Awards Finalists for 2019 calendar year
KAMLOOPS --- The Kamloops Sports Council is pleased to announce the Nominees for the 30th Annual Athletic Awards, there are 7 categories that are awarded, with 3 finalists being recognized. Female Ath...
Jun 23, 2020
Ottawa to give $46 million to Quebec, Atlantic provinces to help boost tourism
MONTREAL - The federal government is announcing a $46-million aid package for the tourism industries of Quebec and Atlantic Canada, which have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Economic Developm...
Jun 23, 2020
Canada captain Christine Sinclair one of 14 Canadians at NWSL Challenge Cup
Christine Sinclair leads the list of 14 Canadians taking part in the eight-team NWSL Challenge Cup, which kicks off Saturday in Utah. The NWSL season was originally slated to start April 18 but has be...
Jun 23, 2020
SOUND OFF: Action is needed on recovery, not more delay
LAST WEEK, John Horgan and the NDP unveiled the next steps of their recovery plan for the province and unfortunately even after having three months to understand, consult and create a framework that o...
Jun 23, 2020
Toronto Arrows add Argentine fly half/fullback and re-sign four more players
TORONTO - The Toronto Arrows have signed Argentine fly half/fullback Juan Cruz Gonzalez and brought four members of the 2020 squad back into the fold. The returnees are prop Richie Asiata, centre Spen...
Jun 23, 2020
RCMP Victim Services Unit offers support for those still experiencing emotional trauma from Snowbird crash
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops RCMP Victim Services Unit (VSU) is offering help for those still suffering from trauma after the tragic Snowbird crash in Brocklehurst last month.On May 17, Capt. Jennifer Case...
Jun 23, 2020
Feds prepared to push back against any new U.S. tariffs on aluminum, Duclos says
OTTAWA - The federal government will make the case to the Trump administration that Canadian aluminum is no threat to the American market, as the mercurial president reportedly prepares to slap on tar...
Jun 23, 2020
Fauci says 'it will be when not if' for a COVID-19 vaccine
WASHINGTON - The government's top infectious disease expert told a House committee on Tuesday he believes "it will be when and not if" there will be a COVID-19 vaccine and that he remains "cautiously ...
Jun 23, 2020
Powerful earthquake shake southern, central Mexico
MEXICO CITY - A powerful earthquake centred near the resort of Huatulco in southern Mexico swayed buildings Tuesday in Mexico City and sent thousands into the streets. Seismic alarms sounded midmornin...
Jun 23, 2020
Feds plan to run open competitions for some COVID-19 medical supplies: Anand
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals say the government will go back to using competitive bid processes to get protective equipment needed across the country due to COVID-19. Procurement Minister Anita ...
Jun 23, 2020
