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Family of slain Mountie issues message of thanks to those who offered support
HALIFAX - The family of a Nova Scotia RCMP officer killed last month while tracking down a multiple murderer has issued a statement to thank those who reached out to offer support. Rela...
May 06, 2020
Canadian Press NewsAlert: British Columbia's reopening plan starts in mid-May
VICTORIA - British Columbia has outlined a gradual reopening of its economy with certain health services, retail outlets, restaurants, salons and museums resuming some operations in mid-May. All ...
May 06, 2020
Kamloops Y Emergency Women's Shelter managing support needs during pandemic
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Y Emergency Women's Shelter has been busy during the COVID-19 pandemic - offering support and safe spaces for women and children leaving unsafe living situations. Since the sta...
May 06, 2020 File photo / CFJC Today
B.C. announces plans to reopen the province
VICTORIA - The provincial government has unveiled its plan for British Columbians to return to an environment similar to the days before the COVID-19 pandemic. But the plan will rely on the province m...
May 06, 2020 Image Credit: Flickr / Government of BC
Analysis: The NBA is proceeding with extreme caution
The NBA says some players can voluntarily return to their team practice facilities starting on Friday, with some very specific conditions and only in places where local and state governments have sign...
May 06, 2020
Kraftwerk co-founder Florian Schneider-Esleben dies aged 73
BERLIN - Florian Schneider-Esleben, a co-founder of German electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk, has died, record label Sony said Wednesday. He was 73. Citing fellow group founder Ralf Huetter, Sony sa...
May 06, 2020
Israeli Supreme Court: Netanyahu may form government
JERUSALEM - Israel's Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may form a new government while under indictment for corruption charges, clearing the way for him and his main...
May 06, 2020
COVID-19 outbreak in northern Saskatchewan 'of concern:' top health officer
REGINA - Canada's chief public health officer says a COVID-19 outbreak gripping Saskatchewan's far north is an area of concern. Dr. Theresa Tam says not only is the region remote, but it's home t...
May 06, 2020
West Victoria crime complaints catch the attention of Kamloops council
KAMLOOPS - The Tk'emlups reserve is not the only neighbourhood concerned about an increase in criminal activity.At this week's regular meeting, Kamloops council discussed concerns expressed by busines...
May 06, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Canadian Paediatric Society eyes mysterious syndrome for suspected COVID links
TORONTO - The Canadian Paediatric Society is closely monitoring reports that COVID-19 may be linked to a strange inflammatory syndrome in some children. The society says it expects to issue advic...
May 06, 2020
