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Haitian gang leader charged in kidnapping of US missionaries
WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal prosecutors in the U.S. have charged the leader of a notoriously violent Haitian gang with conspiracy to commit hostage taking for his alleged role in the kidnapping of 16 Am...
May 10, 2022

CFJC Midday - It's nesting season! Best nutrition for your backyard bird feeders; how to practice safe feeding with expert tips from Wild Birds Unlimited Kamloops
Kurtis Huston from Wild Birds Unlimited Kamloops talks about the company's dedication to fresh, top quality seed, and the importance of practicing safe feeding during the spread of Avian Flu.
May 10, 2022

Indigenous leaders say Quebec's language bill puts their languages at risk
QUEBEC - Indigenous leaders in Quebec say the government's French-language bill is destructive, paternalistic and could put the survival of First Nations languages at risk. Ghislain Picard, chief of t...
May 10, 2022

Delayed snowmelt, potential for rain and warm weather in B.C. raises risk of flooding
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's latest snow survey shows the snowpack is 13 per cent above normal levels, creating an increased risk for spring flooding. The May 1 Snow Survey Bulletin says a colder-th...
May 10, 2022

Sources: CFL to table new contract offer to CFL Players' Association on Wednesday
TORONTO - The CFL and CFL Players' Association will at least have a starting point Wednesday when they resume contract talks. According to league sources, the CFL will table a new offer to the union W...
May 10, 2022

No Stone Unturned: New lineups galore for next curling season in fresh quadrennial
The season-ending Champions Cup served as a farewell event for many top Canadian curling teams. With all but a handful of rinks making lineup changes, a program may be needed when the new campaign kic...
May 10, 2022

Russian troops planted mines in playgrounds and parks in Ukrainian town: Joly
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly says Russian troops planted mines in playgrounds, parks and at the front gates of family homes in Irpin, a town she recently visited with the prime minist...
May 10, 2022

Man charged with killing mother at sea to inherit estate
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) - A man found floating on a raft in the ocean off the coast of Rhode Island in 2016 after his boat sank has been indicted on charges alleging he killed his mother at sea to inheri...
May 10, 2022

Cariboo road recovery plans underway
QUESNEL, B.C. - Between 2020 and 2021, there were ten major landslides and washouts in the Cariboo region. In response, the province formed a Cariboo Road Recovery Projects team to deliver solutions f...
May 10, 2022

'Need to get over:' Whitecaps want to right wrongs in Canadian Championship tilt
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps are looking to turn the tide of recent history as the club gets set to face off against Canadian Premier League side Valour FC on Wednesday in a Canadian Championsh...
May 10, 2022

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