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Saskatchewan government willing to spend what's needed on COVID-19 pandemic
REGINA - The Saskatchewan government has outlined its spending for the year ahead, with $200 million more for health care and $1.3 billion for emergencies. The Saskatchewan Party govern...
Mar 18, 2020
400 foreigners stranded in Panama after 'tribal' festival
PLAYA CHIQUITA, Panama - Between 400 and 500 foreigners are stranded in Panama after a "tribal" festival and music event ended with many of them being quarantined at the concert site near the Caribbea...
Mar 18, 2020
Automakers shut North American plants over coronavirus fears
DETROIT - Concerns about the spreading coronavirus are forcing most of North America's auto plants to close, at least temporarily. Ford, General Motors, Fiat Chrysler, Honda and Toyota said they would...
Mar 18, 2020
WATCH: Uncle Chris the Clown entertains seniors, at a distance
KAMLOOPS - Some of Kamloops' seniors who are staying in to avoid contracting the COVID-19 virus were given a laugh this afternoon. Uncle Chris the Clown brightened the spirits of residents at the Selk...
Mar 18, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Kamloops mayor issues update on impacts to city services during COVID-19 pandemic
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian has taken to YouTube to provide an update on closures of City of Kamloops facilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.All closures are effective March 19 at 8:00 a....
Mar 18, 2020 Image Credit: YouTube / City of Kamloops
Kamloops Food Bank donations dropping down as demand picks up
KAMLOOPS - The economic, and social impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have trickled down to the Kamloops Food Bank - with donations down, and demand going up. Kamloops Food Bank Executive Director Bern...
Mar 18, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Jill Sperling)
SD73 working on alternative education plan for students and teachers during closures
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops-Thompson School District officials are working on an education plan for students in the area, after the province announced all schools would be shut down during the COVID-19 pandem...
Mar 18, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
BC announces 45 new COVID-19 cases; two more in Interior Health
VANCOUVER - Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix have provided an update on the novel coronavirus in the province.B.C. announced 45 new cases of COVID-19 bringing the provincial total to 23...
Mar 18, 2020 Image Credit: Global news
Get out of jail? Inmates fearful of virus argue for release
NEW YORK - Coronavirus has become a "get out of jail" card for hundreds of low-level inmates across the country, and even hard-timers are seeking their freedom with the argument that it's not a matter...
Mar 18, 2020
Trump's economic rescue package could approach $1 trillion
WASHINGTON - In a massive federal effort, President Donald Trump asked Congress to speed emergency checks to Americans, enlisted the military for MASH-like hospitals and implored ordinary people - par...
Mar 18, 2020
