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Tokyo 2021 qualification remains a puzzle for majority of Canadian athletes
For those who have already booked their berths in the Tokyo Games, the International Olympic Committee's confirmation that athletes who have qualified remain qualified provides some cla...
Mar 27, 2020
'Tremendous' response from blood donors has supply keeping pace with demand
OTTAWA - Canadians have been coming forward in large numbers to donate blood after Canadian Blood Services warned of a possible shortage as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Blood dono...
Mar 27, 2020
City of Kamloops encouraging fewer landfill trips during COVID-19 pandemic
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is asking for proper social distancing and hygiene protocols to help protects its frontline garbage and recycling staff.In a news release, the City says in this time of...
Mar 27, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Save-On Foods to start selling Girl Guides cookies on organization's behalf
KAMLOOPS - If you shop at Save-On Foods in Kamloops, you will notice extra selection in the cookie aisle. The grocery store chain has promised the Girl Guides of Canada it will sell its famous chocola...
Mar 27, 2020 Image Credit: Girl Guides
McDavid on NHL going right into the playoffs: 'A fair season's a full season'
Connor McDavid grew up idolizing Sidney Crosby. On at least one issue, he's at odds with his childhood hero. A day after Crosby and Alex Ovechkin said they would be in favour of the NHL goin...
Mar 27, 2020
Another staple of the local sports summer falls victim to COVID-19
KAMLOOPS --- It is with very heavy hearts that the executive of Kamloops International Baseball has to make a very serious difficult decision about the 2020 Tournament. We have put a lot of thought in...
Mar 27, 2020 Image credit: KIBT
Blazers announce 2020-21 awards recipients
FitKAMLOOPS - Under normal circumstances, the Blazers would present their year-end awards at the final home game of the regular season --- that would have been last Saturday.Of course, these are not n...
Mar 27, 2020 Image credit: Kamloops Blazers
SOUND OFF: Caring for your community through the COVID-19 crisis
IN THE LAST FEW WEEKS, the impact and effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have increased dramatically. As infection numbers rise and government intervention increases, we must all now do our part to help...
Mar 27, 2020 Image Credit: Sarayuth Punnasuriyaporn / Dreamstime.com
Ski vacation hot spot becomes virus ground zero in Idaho
BOISE, Idaho - A scenic Idaho county known as a ski-vacation haven for celebrities and the wealthy has a new, more dubious distinction: It has one of the highest per-capita rates of confirmed coronavi...
Mar 27, 2020
What do B.C.'s COVID-19 numbers actually reflect?
KAMLOOPS - Earlier today (March 27), provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix made a presentation on COVID-19 projections in the province.Officials from the B.C. ...
Mar 27, 2020 Image Credit: Flickr / BC Government
