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B.C. Premier John Horgan tests positive for COVID-19
KAMLOOPS - Premier John Horgan has tested positive for COVID-19.Horgan, who is recovering from cancer treatments, tested positive on Monday morning.In a tweet, he said his symptoms are mild, "thanks t...
Apr 4, 2022
Survey suggests Canadians becoming more divided over COVID-19, politics
REGINA - A new survey suggests more Canadians are becoming divided, with some saying issues have led them to reduce contact with friends or family. The national phone survey by the Canadian Hub for Ap...
Apr 4, 2022
U.N. report on climate change 'sobering,' says Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says a new report from the United Nations' climate agency shows the oil and gas sector "cannot do business as usual." The Intergovernmental Panel on Cli...
Apr 4, 2022
One person sent to hospital after two-vehicle crash along Highway 97 north of 100 Mile House
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - A driver was taken to hospital and others were treated on scene after a two-vehicle crash closed Highway 97 north of 100 Mile House for a few hours Friday (April 1) morning.RCMP...
Apr 4, 2022
New COVID-19 vaccine policy for federal workers expected Wednesday.
OTTAWA - The federal government is planning to update its policy on mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for its workers on Wednesday. The Public Service Alliance of Canada has already filed a grievance agains...
Apr 4, 2022
Ashcroft woman planning two tropical vacations after $500,000 win
ASHCROFT, B.C. - An Ashcroft woman can cross off not one, but two tropical vacations on her bucket list after winning the $500,000 Extra prize from the Lotto 6/49 draw on March 23.Mary Jobling was sho...
Apr 4, 2022
VIDEO: Kamloops' singer slays Hollywood Week on American Idol
HOLLYWOOD - Kamloops' own teenage singing sensation has taken the next step toward his American Idol dream.Cameron Whitcomb survived Hollywood Week Sunday evening (Apr. 3) on the ABC singing competiti...
Apr 4, 2022
Peter Nygard's Montreal criminal case on sex assault charge put off until May 25
MONTREAL - Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard's sexual assault and forcible confinement case in Quebec will return to a Montreal courtroom at the end of May. Nygard's presence was not required today ...
Apr 4, 2022
Coroner IDs 6 people killed in Sacramento mass shooting
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - The Sacramento County coroner has identified the six people who were killed in the weekend mass shooting in California's capital city. Twelve people were wounded and authorit...
Apr 4, 2022
Universities eye federal budget for research cash as competition for talent heats up
OTTAWA - Post-secondary schools and students say the Liberals should make a down payment in the post-pandemic economy by boosting research spending in the federal budget coming this week.Finance Minis...
Apr 4, 2022
