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The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 10:55 a.m. Conservative leadership candidate Erin O'Toole is calling for the race to be suspended. O'Toole is the l...
Mar 22, 2020 (The Canadian Press)
Canadian scientists fight coronavirus pandemic on dozens of fronts
Public health officials across Canada and around the world are working flat out to test as many people as possible for the novel coronavirus. Srinivas Murthy is working to figure out how to help&...
Mar 22, 2020 (The Canadian Press)
Health officials confirm 74 new COVID-19 cases in B.C, outline what latest data means for flattening the curve
VANCOUVER - Provincial health officials have now confirmed 74 new cases of COVID-19 in British Columbia, with the provincial total now at 424. In today's update (Mar. 21), Provincial Health Officer Dr...
Mar 21, 2020 (Image Credit: Province of British Columbia)
Housing, poverty ministries outline COVID-19 response for vulnerable populations
VANCOUVER - The BC Government has unveiled preliminary details around plans to minimize the spread of COVID-19 within vulnerable, or homeless populations. In a statement today (Mar. 21), Minister of S...
Mar 21, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
ROTHENBURGER – Behind every ‘temporarily closed’ sign is someone’s fragile dream
VICTORIA STREET AT 11 A.M. should be bustling with activity - busy sidewalks, stores and coffee shops, crowded, slow-moving traffic.But not this week, not on this day. At least half the parking stalls...
Mar 21, 2020 (Image Credit: Mel Rothenburger)
Kamloops BCLC prize payout centre closes amid COVID-19 crisis
KAMLOOPS - Major lottery winners are being asked to collect their winnings in a different manner in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. BCLC is announcing it is temporarily closing prize payout centres in...
Mar 18, 2020
WATCH: Uncle Chris the Clown entertains seniors, at a distance
KAMLOOPS - Some of Kamloops' seniors who are staying in to avoid contracting the COVID-19 virus were given a laugh this afternoon. Uncle Chris the Clown brightened the spirits of residents at the Selk...
Mar 18, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Kamloops Food Bank donations dropping down as demand picks up
KAMLOOPS - The economic, and social impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have trickled down to the Kamloops Food Bank - with donations down, and demand going up. Kamloops Food Bank Executive Director Bern...
Mar 18, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Jill Sperling)
SD73 working on alternative education plan for students and teachers during closures
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops-Thompson School District officials are working on an education plan for students in the area, after the province announced all schools would be shut down during the COVID-19 pandem...
Mar 18, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
BC Transit taking extra precautions to protect Kamloops riders from COVID-19
KAMLOOPS - While social distancing has become the norm for our daily lives, it's not as easy to practice if you rely on transit to get around the city. According to Communications Manager for BC Trans...
Mar 17, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
