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SOUND OFF: Too little, too late — the NDP’s poor effort in gas price 'relief'
COMING FROM SOMEONE WHO PUBLICLY DECLARES, "I don't understand this affordability stuff," it's no surprise that Premier Horgan and the NDP thought that a $110, one-time rebate would be a reasonable st...
Mar 31, 2022
TRU board extends improper conduct investigation timeline by three-to-four months
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University says its investigation into complaints against a pair of senior administrators will not wrap up Thursday (Mar. 31), as originally planned. The investigation revol...
Mar 31, 2022
Minister St-Onge holds emergency roundtable to address safe-sport crisis in Canada
In the five months since Pascale St-Onge was appointed Canada's Sport Minister, there have been allegations of either maltreatment, sexual abuse or misuse of funds levelled against at least eight nati...
Mar 31, 2022
Government tells arts bodies to suspend cultural events funded by Russian state
OTTAWA - Pablo Rodriguez is asking arts bodies that get Canadian government funding to suspend all cultural activity involving Russians linked to Putin's regime. In response to Putin's invasion of Ukr...
Mar 31, 2022
Canada's extends anti-Islamic State mission in Iraq to 2023
OTTAWA - Canada is extending its military mission in Iraq and the Middle East. Defence Minister Anita Anand announced the 12-month extension today, just hours before the current mandate was set to exp...
Mar 31, 2022
Judge rejects New York's redistricting plan, orders new maps
NEW YORK (AP) - A judge has ordered New York's Democrat-controlled Legislature to redraw the state's congressional and legislative districts after finding they were unconstitutional. Judge Patrick McA...
Mar 31, 2022
RCMP officer hesitated after speeding by N.S. mass shooter on second day of killings
HALIFAX - In the seconds after a Mountie sped past a gunman wanted for a murderous rampage in Nova Scotia two years ago, the officer hesitated about whether to give chase, and by the time he did the s...
Mar 31, 2022
Okanagan MP looks to scrap tax on low-alcohol beer
An Okanagan member of parliament is trying to get rid of the federal excise tax on low-alcohol beer.Richard Cannings, the NDP's critic for small business and tourism and MP for South Okanagan-West Koo...
Mar 31, 2022
NACI guidance on fourth dose of COVID vaccine expected soon: PHAC
TORONTO - The National Advisory Committee on Immunization is expected to release guidance on fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccine in early April as public health indicators tick up across Canada. That's s...
Mar 31, 2022
CFJC Midday - Romeo's April Flight Friday pays tribute to Ukraine; the unique cocktails and upcoming Easter Buffet
Quinn Wingrave, Romeo's Marketing, Mixology & Events, describes the 'Around The Wold Flight' theme, and talks about the new cocktail menu and details surrounding this year's Easter Buffet.
Mar 31, 2022
