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Ousting of U.K. PM Boris Johnson won't affect ties with Canada, trade talks
OTTAWA - The Canadian government says the ousting of U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson by his party will not affect Canada's negotiations on a free-trade agreement. A spokeswoman for International Tra...
Aaron Schulze Jul 07, 2022

Clearwater doctor speaks out on ER closures
CLEARWATER, B.C. - "We are people here, trying to do our best in a system that is failing all of us, not just you," said Dr. Kara Perdue. Since the beginning of May, the emergency room at Dr. Helmcken...
Jul 06, 2022

RCMP confirms two people from Blind Bay, man from Sorrento dead in Shuswap highway crash
SORRENTO, B.C. - Chase RCMP have provided details into Tuesday's (July 5) fatal crash on Highway 1 west of Sorrento.In a news release, RCMP say a 51-year-old man from Sorrento and a 67-year-old woman ...
Jul 06, 2022

Three dead after Trans Canada crash in Shuswap
SORRENTO, B.C. - UPDATE (5:15 p.m.): Drive BC says the highway is now clear at this spot.UPDATE (3:00 p.m.): In an email, B.C. Emergency Health Services says four ground ambulances and a supervisor we...
Jul 05, 2022

Former suspect in 2019 homicide charged in Williams Lake Stampede shooting
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - The person charged in a shooting at the Williams Lake Stampede on Sunday was a suspect in a 2019 homicide in that community. The B.C. Prosecution Service is confirming charges of...
Jul 04, 2022

Victims of Williams Lake Stampede shooting expected to survive: RCMP
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - The two people who were taken to hospital following a shooting at the grounds of the Williams Lake Stampede are expected to survive their injuries.In an update Monday (July 4) mo...
Jul 04, 2022

Two in hospital, one in custody after shooting at Williams Lake Stampede
WILLIAMS LAKE - One person is in custody following a shooting Sunday (Jul. 3) on the grounds of the Williams Lake Stampede.Williams Lake RCMP were called to the Stampede Grounds shortly after 3:30 p.m...
Jul 03, 2022

Long weekend traffic snarled on Highway 5 between Hope and Merritt
KAMLOOPS - Those driving toward the Lower Mainland on the Coquihalla can expect more than two hours of delays Sunday (July 3). DriveBC is reporting a high volume of traffic and congestion on the Coqui...
Jul 03, 2022

RCMP watchdog investigating death at North Shore bus loop
KAMLOOPS - The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of BC is investgating a man's death earlier last week and whether police action or inaction played a role.On Tuesday (June 28) at around 5 p.m. a...
Jul 03, 2022

Severe thunderstorm watch issued in Kamloops, South Thompson
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada is warning Kamloops and area residents of a possible thunderstorm."Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing ...
Jul 03, 2022

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