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'Seatbelts would have changed everything,' says boyfriend of bus crash victim
EDMONTON - The boyfriend of a woman killed when the sightseeing bus the couple was on rolled in the Rocky Mountains believes she would still be alive had passengers been wearing se...
Jul 21, 2020
There are injury risks in unprecedented NBA restart after four-month hiatus
If a high-performance athlete was a violin, Stuart Phillips says he or she would be a Stradivarius. Famous for their rich quality of sound, Stradivarius violins perf...
Jul 21, 2020
Ethiopia, Egypt reach 'major common understanding' on dam
JOHANNESBURG - Ethiopia's prime minister said Tuesday his country, Egypt and Sudan have reached a "major common understanding which paves the way for a breakthrough agreement" on a massive dam project...
Jul 21, 2020
Hearings begin for ex-Quebec deputy premier's request for stay of fraud charges
QUEBEC - Former Quebec deputy premier Nathalie Normandeau and her co-accused are asking a court for a stay of procedures on corruption-related charges. The former Liberal politician and...
Jul 21, 2020
CFL's Edmonton Eskimos will search for new name
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Eskimos will change their name. The CFL squad made the move Tuesday, following a similar decision by the NFL's Washington team as pressure mounts on teams to eli...
Jul 21, 2020
CFJC Midday - Don't forget about your pets this summer! The best tips on keeping them safe and cool in the heat
Petland's Jo Brown talks about ways to help prevent animals from overheating as the temperature rises.
Jul 21, 2020
Feds, province team up to fund $5M new water system for Pritchard
PRITCHARD, B.C. - The provincial and federal governments are teaming up to fund a $5 million new water system in Pritchard.The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) revealed Tuesday (July 21) it ha...
Jul 21, 2020
Province funds work experience for laid-off lumber workers in Cariboo, Thompson, Shuswap
VICTORIA - The B.C. government says some workers in Williams Lake, Ashcroft and Salmon Arm affected by lumber industry layoffs will have the opportunity to gain skills through work in invasive species...
Jul 21, 2020
Singer, songwriter, activist Baez named Guthrie recipient
TULSA, Okla. - Singer, songwriter, activist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Joan Baez is this year's recipient of the Woody Guthrie Prize, an award that recognizes artists who speak out for the ...
Jul 21, 2020
'It's time for it to stop': North Thompson rally planned to denounce Tiny House Warriors' behaviour
BLUE RIVER, B.C. - "Enough is enough."Those are the sentiments of Darren Bowser, a Simpcw First Nation member and former Chu Chua resident discussing the behaviour of pipeline protestors set up near B...
Jul 21, 2020
