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Winnipeg Blue Bombers agree to terms with quarterback Collaros on contract extension
WINNIPEG - American Zach Collaros will be under centre this season to help the Winnipeg Blue Bombers chase a third straight Grey Cup title. The Bombers announced Thursday evening they've agreed to ter...
Jan 20, 2022
Local fitness centres eager to rebuild consistency for gym-goers
KAMLOOPS - Thursday (Jan. 20), fitness facilities and gyms around B.C. were allowed to re-open under updated health guidelines. For fitness trainers and gym-goers in Kamloops, the easement comes as a ...
Jan 20, 2022
Province doubles COVID-19 closure relief grant for businesses but non-profit businesses struggle
KAMLOOPS - Businesses forced to stay closed until Feb. 16 can now receive double their approved money in the closure relief grant issued by the province. The owner of Blue Grotto nightclub, Puppy John...
Jan 20, 2022
ESPN shift in Australian Open coverage challenging for fans
Tennis fans used to staying up through the night to watch the Australian Open have had to change their viewing habits and are having trouble finding some of the matches they want to see. ESPN has dram...
Jan 20, 2022
COVID-19 hospitalizations ebb slightly in B.C.; 15 more deaths recorded
VICTORIA - The province is reporting a slight decrease in the number of COVID-19 patients in hospital Thursday (Jan. 20).According to a health ministry news release, there are 891 people with COVID-19...
Jan 20, 2022
Canadian women's under-18 hockey roster announced for cancelled world championship
CALGARY - Hockey Canada named its roster for the world under-18 women's hockey championship even though the tournament was cancelled. Jade Iginla, daughter of Hockey Hall of Famer Jarome Iginla, was a...
Jan 20, 2022
B.C. flood victims eligible for support navigating recovery funding beginning Feb. 1
VICTORIA - Residents in British Columbia who were affected by flooding will be eligible next month for personalized support to help navigate the recovery process and available funding programs. The B....
Jan 20, 2022
After helping Kamloops baseball grow, Balison hopes to expand the game nationally
KAMLOOPS - Chris Balison's batting average - if you looking at recruiting new ballplayers in Kamloops - is out of the park. Balison took over as president Kamloops Minor Baseball in 2014 and registrat...
Jan 20, 2022
Crown wants ex-journalist Jonah Keri to serve minimum one year in domestic abuse case
MONTREAL - Prosecutors want former Montreal sports writer Jonah Keri to be jailed for at least one year on domestic abuse charges, a sentencing hearing heard Thursday, while his lawyer argued against ...
Jan 20, 2022
Attendance to be halved for Canadian men's World Cup qualifier in Hamilton
What was expected to be a capacity crowd of 24,000 for Canada's high-profile World Cup qualifier against the U.S. on Jan. 30 at Hamilton's Tim Hortons Field will now be restricted to 12,000. The game ...
Jan 20, 2022
