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CFJC Midday - The Kamloops Film Festival is back! Get ready to mark 25 years with Plenty of films and events!
Film Society Executive Director Duan Magdolen, previews the upcoming films and event included in the 25th celebration of The Kamloops Film Society. Get ready for some Oscar nominated movies!
Mar 2, 2022
Vancouver home sales up 50% from start of year
VANCOUVER - The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says the region saw a 50 per cent jump between January and February in the number of homes sold, as the market experienced a modest increase in n...
Mar 2, 2022
Ottawa convoy organizer Tamara Lich seeks review of judge's decision to deny her bail
OTTAWA - Tamara Lich, one of the most prominent organizers of the Ottawa convoy that gridlocked the city's streets for nearly a month, is seeking bail again, after a judge ordered her to remain in jai...
Mar 2, 2022
Trudeau says solidarity of Western sanctions a surprise to Putin after Ukraine attack
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he thinks Russia's Vladimir Putin is surprised by the strength and unity of Western sanctions in retaliation for his invasion of Ukraine.Trudeau says Putin ...
Mar 2, 2022
Judge dismisses bid to halt federal emergency measures, calling issue moot
OTTAWA - A judge has dismissed a group's bid to halt federal use of the Emergencies Act, saying the matter is moot because the government has already revoked the powers used to quell protests.In his r...
Mar 2, 2022
Interior Health to phase out mass COVID-19 vaccine clinics in the coming weeks
KAMLOOPS - Mass COVID-19 immunization clinics will be phased out in B.C.'s Interior.In a news release Wednesday (March 2), Interior Health (IH) announced COVID-19 vaccine appointments will move to pha...
Mar 2, 2022
Population growth still a priority for City of Merritt staff
MERRITT, B.C. - Growing the population of Merritt has been an objective of city council throughout their term.While growth remains a priority, the population of Merritt actually shrunk over the past f...
Mar 2, 2022
Kamloops man named to national coordinating body for geographical place names
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops man has been appointed to the Geographical Names Board of Canada (GNBC) as an Indigenous advisor.In a news release, federal Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says Rob...
Mar 2, 2022
KSO Director Dina Gilbert diagnosed with cancer, steps back for remainder of season
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Symphony Orchestra (KSO) is reeling with the announcement that Music Director Dina Gilbert has been diagnosed with cancer. In an update posted to the organization's website, KS...
Mar 2, 2022
CP NewsAlert: WestJet Airlines to buy Sunwing
CALGARY - The WestJet Group has announced a deal to buy Sunwing Airlines and Sunwing Vacations, marking a foray into the holiday tour market as competition among Canadian carriers heats up.Financial t...
Mar 2, 2022
