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Thousands told to flee 3 towns ahead of fast California fire
WEED, Calif. (AP) - A fast-moving fire in Northern California threatened hundreds of homes Friday and authorities ordered at least 5,000 residents across three communities to leave immediately. Reside...
Sep 02, 2022
Ashcroft emergency department closed this weekend
ASHCROFT - The Ashcroft Emergency Department will be closed this weekend (Sept, 2-4) due to limited nursing staff availability. There is no emergency department service during the week or overnight on...
Sep 02, 2022
Vancouver Canucks ink star forward J.T. Miller to seven-year, US$56-million deal
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have locked up a major piece, signing forward J.T. Miller to a seven-year deal. The club announced the US$56-million contract on social media Friday afternoon, ending...
Sep 02, 2022
N.W.T. changes plans on expanding access second booster of COVID-19 vaccines
YELLOWKNIFE - The Northwest Territories government says it's changing its rollout plan for a fourth dose of a COVID-19 vaccine due to limited supply of a vaccine targeting the Omicron variant in Canad...
Sep 02, 2022
Nunavut ministers isolating after premier tests positive for COVID-19 during retreat
NAUJUAAT, NUNAVUT - Nunavut politicians are isolating in Naujaat after the premier tested positive for COVID-19 during a cabinet retreat in the hamlet. Premier P.J. Akeeagok says he got tested for COV...
Sep 02, 2022
CFJC Midday - Kamloops South Thompson MLA looking ahead to fall legislative session
Kamloops South Thompson MLA Todd Stone, discusses issues surrounding healthcare in our region, and the uptick in crime in Kamloops as government gets ready to head back to the legislature this fall.
Sep 02, 2022
Seven people in hospital after Newfoundland refinery explosion, police say
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Police say seven people are in hospital after an explosion at a refinery in Come By Chance, N.L., about 150 kilometres west of St. John's. RCMP Cpl. Jolene Garland said earlier in t...
Sep 02, 2022
Kenney defends Alberta lieutenant-governor, attacks 'cockamamie' sovereignty bill
EDMONTON - Premier Jason Kenney is defending Alberta's lieutenant-governor after she suggested she may not automatically pass a sovereignty act bill proposed by a candidates vying to replace him as Un...
Sep 02, 2022
Group has close encounter with T-090 orca pod on B.C. shoreline
QUADRA ISLAND - A pod of orcas surprised a group of friends visiting Quadra Island, B.C., last weekend, appearing metres from where they stood on the shoreline of Moulds Bay. Erika van Sittert, who ca...
Sep 02, 2022
Toronto FC running out of time and games as rival CF Montreal comes to town
TORONTO - Time and the MLS schedule are not on Toronto FC's side as Bob Bradley's retooled team looks to make a late-season charge. And CF Montreal would no doubt like nothing more than to derail TFC'...
Sep 02, 2022

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