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New Manitoba plan contains no carbon tax, higher carbon emissions level
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government is watering down its target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and removing any possible carbon tax from the equation. Sustainable Development Minister Roche...
Jun 10, 2019
Styrofoam take-out boxes and straws among expected targets of plastics ban
OTTAWA - A national ban on the most harmful single-use plastics will very likely force restaurants and fast-food outlets to find non-plastic materials for takeout and delivery containers but plas...
Jun 10, 2019
Calgarian Daniel Mills to succeed longtime leader Humphreys at Kamloops Symphony
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Symphony Orchestra has its new executive director. The KSO's board of directors announced the hiring of Daniel Mills Monday.Mills succeeds Kathy Humphreys, who announced her re...
Jun 10, 2019 Image Credit: Kamloops Symphony handout
Albania president cancels elections, citing tense climate
TIRANA, Albania - Albania's president on Saturday cancelled upcoming municipal elections, citing the need to reduce political tensions in the country. President Ilir Meta said he acted because "the ac...
Jun 10, 2019
Killer of Calgary woman, five-year-old appeals convictions and sentence
CALGARY - The killer of a Calgary woman and her five-year-old daughter is asking for a new trial. Edward Downey's lawyer has filed a notice that he's appealing his two first-degree murder co...
Jun 10, 2019
Raptors in court battle over logo; Monster Energy says clawmarks too similar
Whether or not the NBA's Toronto Raptors take home the league championship after tonight's basketball game, the team still faces a court battle of a very different kind. Monster Energy, makers of...
Jun 10, 2019
Woman pleads not guilty in death of toddler found outside Edmonton church
EDMONTON - A woman charged after a toddler was found dead outside an Edmonton church has pleaded not guilty at the start of her trial. Tasha Mack is accused of second-degree murder in the 19...
Jun 10, 2019
NYC Fire Department: Helicopter pilot has died
NEW YORK - The New York City Fire Department says the pilot of a helicopter that crashed on a Manhattan skyscraper rooftop has died. The Fire Department says the helicopter crash landed on the top of ...
Jun 10, 2019
Tuesday's Lotto Max jackpot will be record breaking
KAMLOOPS - What would you do with $65 million?For the first time ever, that amount of cash is up for grabs in Tuesday's (June 11) Lotto Max draw. In addition, there are 10 Maxmillion prizes being offe...
Jun 10, 2019 Image Credit: Maksim Kamyshanskii | Dreamstime.com
BC Health Minister unveils expanded emergency department for Merritt
MERRITT, B.C. - The expanded and redeveloped emergency department at Nicola Valley Hospital is aiming for equality and inclusion.BC Health Minister Adrian Dix was in Merritt Monday (June 10) to unveil...
Jun 10, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
