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Dominican AG: Ortiz shooting result of mistaken identity
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - Former Red Sox slugger David Ortiz was shot in the back by a gunman who mistook him for the real target, another man who was seated at the same table at an outdoor ...
Jun 21, 2019

To bee or not to bee? RL Clemitson students are immersed in bee biology
KAMLOOPS - Some young students at RL Clemitson Elementary are happy to be getting straight bees to end off the year.After learning about bees throughout the spring, the Grade 3-to-6 students painted 2...
Jun 21, 2019 Image Credit: Elizabeth De Vries

Coach Herdman won't let Canada overlook Cuba in final group match of Gold Cup
Head coach John Herdman isn't going to let Canada's men's soccer team underestimate Cuba this weekend. The Cubans have already been eliminated from the Gold Cup after giving up 10 goals in back-to-bac...
Jun 21, 2019

B.C. mum who lost son to suicide keeps his memory alive through Community Compassion Walk
KAMLOOPS - A northern B.C. mother has travelled nearly 1,300 kilometres in hopes of shedding light on mental illness and suicide. Sandra McArthur's son Quinnton died by suicide in October, 2015. Since...
Jun 21, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today

Indigenous Peoples Day marked by maiden voyage for Brock student-carved canoe
KAMLOOPS - Over the 2018/2019 school year, students at Brock Middle School have been chipping away at a log - eventually carving out a canoe. The course facilitating the dug-out canoe carving gives st...
Jun 21, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Dylana Milobar

Judge says R. Kelly's lawyers have week to answer lawsuit
CHICAGO - Attorneys for R. Kelly have one week to respond to a lawsuit alleging sex abuse or face losing the case. Kelly's attorneys sought to put the lawsuit on hold while the singer fights sex-relat...
Jun 21, 2019

Explosions, fire rock US oil refinery; gas prices could rise
PHILADELPHIA - Explosions and a blaze at the largest oil refinery on the East Coast sent a fireball into the sky and shook homes before dawn Friday, though authorities reported only a few minor injuri...
Jun 21, 2019

Dominican AG: Ortiz shooting result of mistaken identity
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - Former Red Sox slugger David Ortiz was shot in the back by a gunman who mistook him for the real target, another man who was seated at the same table at an outdoor ...
Jun 21, 2019

SD73 survey finds three-quarters of local graduates plan to pursue post-secondary education
KAMLOOPS - A School District 73 survey of graduating students finds three-quarters plan to pursue a post-secondary education.The 75 per cent total is up 16.5 per cent from 2007, according to a report ...
Jun 21, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today

Retired NWHL player Browne weighs in on hockey journey as transgender man
TORONTO - For years, something always felt off when Harrison Browne heard his name announced after scoring a goal. Browne, who played as Hailey Browne early in his career, is ...
Jun 21, 2019

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