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Liberals pledge $535 million a year for child care outside school hours
WATERLOO, Ont. - As the three main political parties continue courting votes from middle-class families, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau surrounded himself with children Monday and promis...
Sep 16, 2019
Kamloops Terry Fox run raises nearly $40,000 for cancer research
KAMLOOPS - Another Terry Fox Run in Kamloops is complete with more money raised for cancer research. The run took place at a rainy Riverside Park on Sunday. The turnout, however, was still strong. The...
Sep 16, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Parkcrest students re-start the school year at George Hilliard
KAMLOOPS - It was once again the first day of school for Parkcrest Elementary students today (Sep 16). The students had a re-do on the start of classes after their school was lost in a fire just days ...
Sep 16, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Jill Sperling
Union votes to strike at General Motors' US plants
DETROIT - The United Auto Workers union announced Sunday that its roughly 49,000 workers at General Motors plants in the U.S. would go on strike just before midnight because contentious talks on a new...
Sep 16, 2019
Canadian James Paxton extends personal win streak, Yankees beat Jays 13-3
TORONTO - Canadian James Paxton didn't have his best stuff on Saturday. But with all the run support, it didn't really matter. Paxton started on just four days rest, and got some h...
Sep 16, 2019
NHL players stay with CBA, labour peace set to at least 2022
The National Hockey League will play its next three seasons without the threat of a work stoppage amid optimism that labour peace will stretch beyond 2022. The NHL Players' Association on Monday annou...
Sep 16, 2019
Wildlife Park looking for a hand to fix miniature train engine
KAMLOOPS - Volunteers who operate the popular Wildlife Express Miniature Train at B.C. Wildlife Park are looking for some help.The engine blew a compressor recently, and it has been off the track ever...
Sep 16, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Victoria to announce help for laid-off forestry workers Tuesday
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - Help is on the way for laid-off forestry workers.The provincial government will be making an announcement tomorrow (Sept.17) morning at 10:00 a.m. at the CN rail yards on River R...
Sep 16, 2019 Image Credit: CKPG Today
New-look Team Epping off to hot start this season with back-to-back titles
It can be quite common for new-look curling teams to need appearances at several bonspiels before finding a true rhythm on the ice. Team Epping is making the transition look easy. Skip John ...
Sep 16, 2019
CFJC Midday - Reuse, share, repair, recycle! How best to move towards a Circular Economy
City of Kamloops Solid Waste Services Analyst Marcia Dick talks about the importance of the economic system aimed at eliminating waste.
Sep 16, 2019
