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Father of Broncos player who died says Alberta organ donation bill needs work
EDMONTON - The father of a Broncos hockey player whose organs were donated after he died in a catastrophic bus crash says a presumed consent bill before the Alberta legislature is ...
Nov 12, 2019
WolfPack Men's Basketball celebrating a decade of 'staches for Movember
KAMLOOPS - It's that time of year again, when men's faces being sprouting foliage on their upper lips, all as a reminder that we need to be conscious of men's health.Yes, it's Movember, and the TRU Wo...
Nov 08, 2019 Image Credit: TRU WolfPack Athletics
Kamloops woman believes Lyme disease more prevalent than doctors know
KAMLOOPS - Lyme disease is a tricky subject. If you speak with health care professionals, it's relatively rare in British Columbia, affecting between 10 and 30 individuals per year. However, when you ...
Nov 05, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Compliments fresh-cut vegetables recalled due to possible Listeria
OTTAWA - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency say Sobeys Inc. is recalling Compliments brand fresh cut vegetable products due to possible Listeria contamination.The products, which include Sweet Kale B...
Nov 02, 2019 (Image Credit: Canadian Food Inspection Agency)
Infant formula recalled due to possible Cronobacter contamination
OTTAWA - Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. is recalling Kirkland Signature brand Non-GMO Infant Formula for Babies Sensitive to Lactose due to possible contamination by Cronobacter bacteria.The Canadian Fo...
Oct 26, 2019 (Image Credit: Canadian Food Inspection Agency)
Retired colonel sharing personal journey with PTSD to break down stigma
KAMLOOPS - A Canadian Army veteran is in Kamloops tonight (Oct. 24) to speak about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), drawing from personal experiences after 34 years in the Canadian Army and Army...
Oct 24, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Jill Sperling
Interior Health urges all people to get the flu shot
KAMLOOPS - With a quick poke in the arm, a patient is vaccinated against influenza. The flu shot contains killed influenza viruses, giving recipients' bodies the ability to fight off active viruses th...
Oct 23, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Jill Sperling
Alberta joining class-action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers, distributors
CALGARY - The Alberta government says it's joining a class-action lawsuit to recoup health-care costs related to the opioid crisis. Health Minister Tyler Shandro says there were almost 800 fatal overd...
James Peters Oct 15, 2019
You're Not Alone — A Deeper Look into Suicide
In our half-hour special You're Not Alone Ashley Legassic focuses on breaking down the stigma surrounding suicide, explains how to pinpoint suicidal behaviour in a loved one, and addresses the gaps in...
Oct 13, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Evan Fitzer
Kamloops elementary school kids celebrate our city's rivers
KAMLOOPS - Students from Bert Edwards Science and Technology School took part in an annual tradition on Friday. Every year, the school gathers on the banks of the North Thompson to celebrate the river...
Oct 11, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
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