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Fentanyl test strips and drug identification machine worthwhile for at-risk substance users
KAMLOOPS - For nearly a year, ASK Wellness has been giving people who use drugs in Kamloops a chance to know what exactly is in their substances. The fentanyl test strip pilot program, along with a ne...
May 16, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Dylana Milobar
US senator seeks safe passage for Turkish Trail Blazers star
SALEM, Ore. - U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden wants to ensure Portland Trail Blazers centre Enes Kanter, a Turkish star whom Turkey wants arrested for his criticism of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, will be able...
May 16, 2019
Veterans Diana Matheson, Erin McLeod ruled out of World Cup squad through injury
TORONTO - Veteran midfielder Diana Matheson and goalkeeper Erin McLeod, who have a combined 321 caps for Canada, have been ruled out of the World Cup through injury. Both players have been integral to...
May 16, 2019
Shots fired in Vernon neighbourhood
VERNON, B.C. - A 26 year old Kelowna man is in custody in connection with an incident where shots were fired near a residence in Vernon.Police say they received numerous calls from the public after gu...
May 16, 2019 Image Credit: Beach Radio Vernon / Tiffany Goodwein
Former lifeguard facing child porn and assault charges
VERNON, B.C. - RCMP are seeking additional victims in an investigation into alleged sexual assault and pornography incidents involving a Summerland man."In November 2018, Penticton RCMP received infor...
May 16, 2019 Image Credit: RCMP handout
Christine Sinclair sounds call for women's professional soccer in Canada
TORONTO - On the eve of the Women's World Cup, Canada captain Christine Sinclair is sounding the call for women's pro soccer in Canada. Sinclair has made a career of growing the sport of women's socce...
May 16, 2019
Elton John and 'Rocketman' touch down in Cannes
CANNES, France - Elton John and his biopic "Rocketman" landed Thursday at the Cannes Film Festival, where the 72-year-old pop star came dressed in a tuxedo with "Rocket Man" emblazoned on the back and...
May 16, 2019
Liberals stymie Commons defence committee inquiry into Mark Norman case
OTTAWA - The Liberals have used their majority on a House of Commons committee to block an attempt to launch an inquiry into the failed prosecution of Vice-Admiral Mark Norman. Opposition members on t...
May 16, 2019
Kenney lauds Senate committee rejecting tanker ban, promises to continue fight
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is calling for a full-court press to kill Ottawa's proposed B.C. coast tanker ban now that it has been defeated in a Senate committee. Kenney says he hopes ...
May 16, 2019
CFJC Midday - Charter Alumni Breakfast for past TRU grads
TRU Alumni listen up! Arlene Olynyk talks about the benefits of attending the Charter Alumni Breakfast on June 16th.
May 16, 2019
