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B.C. chops carbon trust, capital commission in first step to save $50 million
VANCOUVER – British Columbia will move its much-maligned Pacific Carbon Trust into the government fold, saving $5.6 million annually toward the Liberals' goal of $50 million in government spending cuts.
Rob Ford has `come to Jesus` moment; vows to be slimmer by spring
TORONTO – Embattled Toronto mayor Rob Ford capped another tumultuous day by declaring in a television interview that he is off alcohol and working to shed some weight.
Black Hawk town: dog joins Calgary Police Force to help trauma victims
CALGARY – A black Labrador retriever named Hawk has joined the Calgary Police Service to help support witnesses and victims of crime.
Oxford Dictionaries crowns ‘selfie’ word of the year for 2013, beating ‘twerk,’ ‘Bitcoin’
LONDON – Michelle Obama shared one with her "first dog" Bo, Hillary Clinton tweeted one with her daughter Chelsea. Now "selfie" — the smartphone self-portrait — has been declared word of the year for 2013, according to Britain's Oxford University Press.
Filipino community to accept donations at Blazers game Tuesday
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Blazers will be hosting the Victoria Royals on Tuesday night. This will be the second meeting of the season between these two teams as the Blazers won the first meeting 4-3 back on Oct. 4. The Kamloops Filipino Canadian Association will be set up on the concourse at the front entrance...
B.C. Ferries mulls gaming but axes some runs, full discounts for seniors
VICTORIA – The B.C. government is cutting some ferry routes starting next April, axing full discounts for seniors and considering slot machines on vessels to raise revenue.
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford’s powers up for vote again in key council showdown
TORONTO – Embattled Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is facing a vote today that would further weaken his powers and make him mayor in name only.
Victims allege a gun was used in attempted robbery
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops man, 36, may have produced a gun while demanding money during an altercation that took place in the 500 block of Columbia Street West today. Police received a report of a robbery at about 12:30 p.m. When they arrived on scene the two victims told them a man who is known...
Whose trade deal was ‘biggest’? Harper compares EU and US pacts, with Mulroney watching
MONTREAL – Stephen Harper used a business speech Friday to address the debate over which free-trade deal is bigger for Canada: His or Brian Mulroney's?
Inquest jury says family should be allowed to force psychiatric probe
VANCOUVER – A coroner's jury looking into the death of Angus Mitchell has recommended that the Health Ministry consider allowing people to force a mentally ill family member to undergo a psychiatric assessment.
Thousands cheer on 5-year-old leukemia patient who becomes ‘Batkid’ for day in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO – Dressed in a black Batman costume, his fists clenched as he took on foe after foe around San Francisco, a 5-year-old boy who has battled leukemia for years fulfilled his wish Friday to be his favourite superhero.
Injuries serious as bus, 12 other vehicles, crash near Chilliwack, B.C.
CHILLIWACK, B.C. – A multi-vehicle crash on Highway One in the Fraser Valley, east of Vancouver, has injured several people.
Help us Shine the Light! – 39th Annual Seniors’ Christmas Light Tour
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops, First Canada ULC and Seniors Outreach Society is looking for citizens that will have Christmas light displays at their residences this holiday season. The 2013 Senior’s Light Tour will be releasing a new route this year and would like to include as many new house displays as possible. If...
37 Street Closed to Single Lane
From November 18 to 22, 2013 approximately 15 m of the southbound curb lane of 37 Street will be closed at the 25 Avenue near the linear parkway. Traffic will be single lane to accommodate work.
Regional District board meeting highlights Nov. 14
Replacement of Marine Rescue Boats The Regional Board has authorized a Request for Proposal process in order to replace two Marine Rescue Boats in 2014. A purchasing committee suggests that there would be cost savings realized by seeking replacements for the vessels based in Peachland and Lake Country at the same time. The cost of...