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Blazers ready for the final act in the three-part home-and-home against Kelowna
KAMLOOPS - It's been nearly a full calendar month since the Kamloops Blazers have lost a hockey game. February 25 in Kelowna, the Rockets nabbed a 2-1 victory over their rivals from the Thompson Valle...
Mar 24, 2022
COVID-19: Hospitalizations back down in B.C. after Wednesday's brief uptick
VICTORIA - After a rare increase, hospitalization due to COVID-19 is back on the downswing in B.C.According to the Thursday (Mar. 24) surveillance report from the province's Ministry of Health, there ...
Mar 24, 2022
Mosquito net with new insecticide reduces malaria cases in Africa: study
MONTREAL - A mosquito net coated with a new insecticide that makes the insects unable to move or fly has reduced cases of malaria in children by about 40 per cent, according to a new study conducted i...
Mar 24, 2022
After lengthy power outage, Clearwater mayor calls for infrastructure investment
CLEARWATER, B.C. - As North Thompson residents turn the lights back on, the District of Clearwater's mayor says this week's extended power outage should be treated as a dress rehearsal for the real th...
Mar 24, 2022
Interior Health takes over RIH tower, scheduled to open to public July 18
KAMLOOPS - When you walk into the new Phil & Jennie Gaglardi Tower at RIH, you're welcomed by an open space - the new admitting area of the hospital. The tower features new operating rooms, a new ...
Mar 24, 2022
Italy to miss World Cup again after loss to North Macedonia
PALERMO, Sicily (AP) - European champion Italy will miss the World Cup. Again. The unthinkable happened in Palermo on Thursday as the Azzurri were beaten 1-0 by North Macedonia following a last-gasp g...
Mar 24, 2022
Quebec Premier François Legault tests positive for COVID-19, says he's feeling good
Quebec Premier Franois Legault says he has tested positive for COVID-19. Legault announced on social media he started to feel symptoms this afternoon and tested positive later in the day. The 64-year-...
Mar 24, 2022
Canada's James and Radford win pairs bronze at World Figure Skating Championships
MONTPELLIER, France - Canada's Vanessa James and Eric Radford have won bronze in pairs figure skating at the world championships. The 37-year-old Radford is the oldest skater competing at the event in...
Mar 24, 2022
CFJC Midday - Fur Ball is back! Major SPCA fundraiser to take place in May
Get ready for puppy snuggles! Katie Klassen, SPCA Senior Officer for Community Giving provides some insight into this year's Fur Ball Fundraiser, and previews the upcoming SPCA Summer Camps for kids.
Mar 24, 2022
Prince George, B.C., apologizes for taking down part of a homeless camp
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - The City of Prince George, B.C., has apologized for the harm it caused to vulnerable people when it removed their structures from a homeless camp. The city also says in a separat...
Mar 24, 2022
