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Scorpion gives birth after travelling to Canada in Vancouver woman's luggage
VICTORIA - A scorpion that turned up in a Vancouver resident's home last month following a recent trip to Cuba has now given birth. Staff at the Victoria Bug Zoo confirm in an online post that the sco...
Jun 19, 2019
Rangers acquire Trouba from Jets for Pionk, 1st round pick
The New York Rangers sped up their rebuilding effort Monday by acquiring offensive-minded defenceman Jacob Trouba from the Winnipeg Jets. New York sent young defenceman Neal Pionk and the 20th overall...
Jun 19, 2019
CFL Players' Association grieving Simoni Lawrence's two-game suspension
TORONTO - The CFL Players' Association informed the CFL on Wednesday night it's grieving the two-game suspension handed down by the league to Hamilton Tiger-Cats linebacker Simoni Lawrence. ...
Jun 19, 2019
Fire breaks out near Cinnamon Ridge Compost Facility
KAMLOOPS - A fire south of the Cinnamon Ridge composting site drew a large response from local firefighters. A fire south of the Cinnamon Ridge composting site drew a large response from local firefig...
Jun 19, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Jill Sperling
Homophobia study shows perception, reality "disconnect"
Researchers say a survey of players in the Australian Ice Hockey League shows homophobic language is often used but that an even higher percentage of competitors would make a gay player feel welcome. ...
Jun 19, 2019
Family celebrates return of man missing for three days
KAMLOOPS - The family of Lorne Hamer-Jackson is overjoyed today, following his safe return. Hamer-Jackson had gone missing some time overnight Saturday, leaving his home in Brocklehurst in his wife's ...
Jun 19, 2019 Lorne embraces his mother after his return (Image Credit: Hamer-Jackson family)
CP NewsAlert Vancouver Canucks centre Elias Pettersson captures Calder Trophy
LAS VEGAS - Vancouver Canucks centre Elias Pettersson has won the Calder Trophy at the NHL's top rookie at the league's award ceremony. The 20-year-old Swede is the first Canuck to win the award since...
Jun 19, 2019
Simpcw First Nation's opposition to Canfor asset transfer backed by District of Clearwater
CLEARWATER, B.C. - Following the closure of its Vavenby Mill, Canfor plans to sell its forest rights to Interfor. However, that plan has been met with some opposition from the Clearwater community. St...
Jun 19, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Clearwater relieved to hear of Trans Mountain pipeline expansion approval
CLEARWATER - After nearly a year of work stoppage for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, on Tuesday the project was approved for the second time. With the expansion given the green light, Clearwat...
Jun 19, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Blazers introduce new head coach and associate coach
KAMLOOPS -- Shaun Clouston was officially introduced to Kamloops today as the 17th different individual to hold the Junior Oilers or Blazers full-time head coaching position since the franchise moved ...
Jun 19, 2019 Image credit: cfjctoday
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