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Preventive measures at Alberta meat plants came too late to stop outbreaks
CALGARY - The rapid spread of COVID-19 at Canada's meat-packing plants isn't a surprise, say union and health officials. Fabian Murphy, president of the Agriculture Union, which represents federal mea...
Apr 23, 2020
Hillside Stadium to reopen, with modified hours and extra supervision
KAMLOOPS - There's some good news for citizens who use the track at Hillside Stadium to get their daily exercise.Mayor Ken Christian announced today the stadium is being opened back up to the public. ...
Apr 22, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Recreational athletes across Kamloops awaiting season start amid COVID-19 concerns
KAMLOOPS - Lush green grass, and freshly trimmed ivy. Ideal conditions for softball down at Charles Anderson Stadium. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, none of the thousands of ballplayers in tow...
Apr 22, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
"We have more work to do": B.C health officials reporting 71 new virus cases in the province
VICTORIA - B.C. health officials are reporting 71 new cases of COVID-19 in British Columbia today (Apr. 22), bringing the provincial count to 1,795 total cases. In an update, Provincial Health Officer...
Dylana Kneeshaw Apr 22, 2020 (Image Credit: BC Government)
SOUND OFF: Pandemic modelling is a useful tool, but not a crystal ball
NOW THAT WE ARE WELL and truly into our COVID-19 pandemic response, many people throughout British Columbia and Canada have similar questions and concerns.How bad is it going to get? How long do we ha...
Apr 20, 2020
29 new COVID-19 cases identified in B.C, as health officials address likelihood of summer event cancellations
VICTORIA - With 29 new cases reported today (Apr. 18) by provincial health officials, there is now a total of 1,647 COVID-19 cases in B.C. In today's update, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry...
Dylana Kneeshaw Apr 18, 2020 (Image Credit: Government of B.C)
Workers in Interior Health region warned of potential virus exposure from Alberta work camp
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health is warning certain residents of potential COVID-19 exposure, after multiple people working at an Alberta-based oil sands project site tested positive. In a release from the ...
Dylana Kneeshaw Apr 18, 2020 (Image Credit: Interior Health Authority)
Even with government supports, COVID-19 pandemic a shock to the system for downtown Kamloops businesses
KAMLOOPS - It was almost one month ago to the day that it became apparent to Emily Sedgwick that she wouldn't be able to launch her new store, Crooked Crown, as planned."It was a little bit of a rough...
Apr 17, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
'What's going to happen?' Alberta teen recounts brush with death from COVID-19
OKOTOKS, Alta. - Matt Greenshields never worried about COVID-19 until he found himself thinking about death as he was being wheeled down the empty, darkened hallways of a hospital on his way...
Apr 15, 2020
Health Canada warns against "fraudulent and unauthorized" N95 masks
OTTAWA - Health Canada is warning Canadians about the risks of using fraudulent and unauthorized N95 masks that may not offer protection against COVID-19. The organization said it has r...
Apr 14, 2020
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