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Families say 'forced' care won't work for youth while others say it could save lives
Families and advocates of youth addicted to illicit drugs are divided over whether minors should be forced into so-called secure care to stabilize them before longer-term voluntary treatment could be ...
Apr 10, 2022
Indigenous leaders, protesters gather in Vancouver to oppose Trans Mountain pipeline
VANCOUVER - Protesters against the federally-owned Trans Mountain pipeline gathered outside the Vancouver Art Gallery on Saturday to show the government and investors that opposition to the project is...
Apr 09, 2022
Foreign affairs minister Joly heading to Indonesia, Vietnam to expand partnerships
Canada's foreign affairs minister is travelling to Asia for meetings to expand partnerships and engage with nations as part of the government's forthcoming Canadian Indo-Pacific Strategy. Mlanie Joly ...
Apr 09, 2022
Overnight crash knocks out power in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Approximately 200 homes and businesses on the North Shore are without power this morning (Apr. 8).According to BC Hydro's Outage map, an incident involving a vehicle crash is behind the out...
Apr 08, 2022
Barriere students recognize Secwépemc lands and people on the Day of Sucwentwécw
BARRIERE, B.C. - The Day of Sucwentwecw, which means "Acknowledging One Another," is an annual initiative held on April 7 throughout School District 73, to recognize and celebrate the Secwepemc People...
Apr 07, 2022
Canadian Press NewsAlert: $452B federal budget focused on affordability, innovation
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's second pandemic budget turns Canada's fiscal focus to making life more affordable for people and giving a long-needed boost to Canadian productivity. But ...
Apr 07, 2022
Fire seen in Barnhartvale a permitted Category 3 open fire: BC Wildfire Service
KAMLOOPS - Flames in the Barnhartvale mountains that caught Kamloops residents' eyes Tuesday (April 5) evening were described as a Category 3 open fire.Aydan Coray, BC Wildfire Service Information Off...
Apr 06, 2022
Dozens more Ukrainian families to arrive in Kamloops; volunteers, housing options needed
KAMLOOPS - Ever since the war in Ukraine broke out, Kamloops Immigrant Services (KIS) has been working around the clock to respond to people seeking help coming to Canada and determining which resourc...
Apr 05, 2022
COVID-19: B.C. vaccine card mandate set to be dropped on Friday
VICTORIA - British Columbians will no longer be required to show proof of COVID-19 immunization to attend a concert, eat at a restaurant or go to the gym as of Friday, April 8.Provincial Health Office...
Apr 05, 2022
Coquihalla Highway re-opens in both directions after late night vehicle incidents
UPDATE (7:30 p.m.): DriveBC reports that the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt re-opened in both directions. Drivers are told to expect delays, and be cautious in the area as they watch for ...
Apr 05, 2022
