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Health officials confirm eighth case of COVID-19 in B.C
VICTORIA, B.C - BC health officials have now confirmed an eighth case of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) in the province. Today (Feb. 29), Health Minister Adrian Dix, and BC Provincial Health Officer Dr....
Feb 29, 2020 (Image Credit: The Canadian Press)
Kamloops addiction treatment services seeing growth in resources and overdose prevention knowledge
KAMLOOPS - The latest statistics around overdose fatalities in the province have not been made available yet, however medical professionals and frontline overdose prevention workers say there have bee...
Feb 21, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
Kamloops toddler with rare condition in need of a kidney
KAMLOOPS - At only three years old, Ferris Backmeyer is about to go on the donor list for a new kidney. The Kamloops girl has a rare condition and has been on dialysis for about two years. "We got flo...
Feb 20, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Jill Sperling
Flight to evacuate Canadians from cruise ship 'expected' to depart Japan on Thursday
Canadians stranded on a quarantined cruise ship were told that a flight set to bring them home is "expected" to depart Tokyo Haneda Airport on Thursday amid an outbreak of the novel coronavirus. Passe...
Feb 18, 2020
Do you know the 1-10 rule?
They are walking along the almost deserted surf beach. He says, “I don’t think you should swim in this water, it’s dangerous.” As she heads into the water she looks back a...
yourlife Feb 16, 2020
With coronary unit up and running at RIH, ICCHA/Wish Fund sets new target for 2020
KAMLOOPS - After successfully funding a new Coronary Care Unit (CCU) at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH), the ICCHA/Wish Fund is regrouping with another target in 2020.In a news release, founder Al Patel s...
Feb 12, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Local couple miss chocolates but 'life is good' on quarantined cruise ship
A husband and wife from central Alberta say they are "feeling quite happy and relaxed" quarantined aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship docked in the port city of Yokohama, just outside Tokyo.Lolit...
Feb 11, 2020
Canadians returning from Wuhan to be quarantined in motel at CFB Trenton
OTTAWA - Health Minister Patricia Hajdu says Canadians returning home from Wuhan will need physical and mental support once they arrive at Canadian Forces Base Trenton, where they will spend...
Feb 03, 2020
73 year of inspiration!
I met Jo-ann on day 4 of her 5 day expedition. I had heard other guests at our hostel talking about her amazingness earlier so I was excited to meet this Connecticut woman. If I still did my radio sho...
yourlife Feb 02, 2020
Low risk here, but prioritize hand-washing over facemasks to prevent spread of coronavirus: experts
KAMLOOPS - Since coronavirus spread from the area in China where it was first detected, many people in Canada have been taking steps to avoid contracting the virus.The risk of getting coronavirus in K...
Jan 29, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
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