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AP source: Evander Kane joining Oilers after being cleared by NHL
The NHL has cleared Evander Kane after an investigation into his cross-border travel during the holiday break, paving the way for him to join the Edmonton Oilers. A person with knowledge of the deal s...
Jan 27, 2022
B.C. reports 13 more COVID-19 deaths, 141 in intensive care
VICTORIA - The percentage of B.C. residents 12 and over to reach triple vaccination status is now at 43 per cent. A statement from the Health Ministry also says 90 per cent of people 12 and older have...
Jan 27, 2022
Lithium mine takeover by Chinese company did get thorough security review: Champagne
OTTAWA - Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says the pending takeover of a Canadian lithium mining company by a Chinese state-owned company was subjected to a thorough national security rev...
Jan 27, 2022
Rugby Canada names Jamie Levchuk as interim chief executive officer
Rugby Canada has appointed Jamie Levchuk interim chief executive officer while the search continues for a permanent successor for Allen Vansen. Levchuk has served as the governing body's managing dire...
Jan 27, 2022
Merritt hosts flood recovery information session
MERRITT, B.C. - Thursday night (Jan. 27) at 6:00 p.m., the City of Merritt will hold an information session to update residents on flood recovery efforts.Residents can tune in to hear an update from c...
Jan 27, 2022
RCMP request surveillance after downtown Kamloops stabbing report
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are looking into a reported stabbing in downtown Kamloops.According to a release, it happened at about 5:30 p.m. on Monday (Jan. 24). Officers were called to the 700-block of Victoria ...
Jan 27, 2022
3 Houston police officers wounded after chase, shootout
HOUSTON (AP) - A police chase in Houston ended with a shootout that wounded three officers Thursday, authorities said. The incident began about 2:40 p.m. Thursday with a report of a disturbance involv...
Jan 27, 2022
B.C. Crown says documents identified Wednesday could be 'exculpatory' in James case
VANCOUVER - A surprise disclosure temporarily delayed proceedings at the B.C. Supreme Court trial of the former clerk of the legislature, who is accused of misspending public dollars. Crown prosecutor...
Jan 27, 2022
NHL investigation says there is insufficient evidence Evander Kane broke COVID rules
NEW YORK - The NHL has concluded its investigation of Evander Kane and found that there was insufficient evidence that he lied about his COVID-19 status when travelling during the holiday period. The ...
Jan 27, 2022
City council considers changes to tax exemption bylaw, wants to incentivize redevelopment of nuisance motels
KAMLOOPS - This week, Kamloops City Council met for a first reading of a program that will incentivize new daycares and the revitalization of old hotels and motels: a tax exemption on a portion of mun...
Jan 27, 2022
