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'A giant step forward': new $10 bill featuring Viola Desmond to enter circulation
November 18, 2018 - 9:00 PM

Wanda Robson still finds it hard to believe that her big sister is the new face of the $10 bill — and the first Canadian woman to be featured on a regularly circulating banknote.
Canadian dead more than a week after plane crash in Guyana: Global Affairs
November 18, 2018 - 8:00 PM

A Canadian citizen who was aboard a plane that crashed through a fence at Guyana's main international airport has died, the federal government said Sunday as it extended its condolences to person's family.
NATO told Russian election meddling evolving threat that must be met
November 18, 2018 - 6:30 PM

HALIFAX - A NATO draft report says the problem of Russian meddling in democratic elections continues to evolve and alliance members must be ready to meet the threat.
Next Canadian federal election will be target for Russian meddling: Sajjan
November 18, 2018 - 5:30 PM

HALIFAX - With a federal election less than a year away, Canada's defence minister is warning voters they will be targeted by online cyber-attacks and fake news as Russia steps up its efforts to undermine western democracies.
CUPW requests mediator as deadline for Canada Post offer expires without deal
November 18, 2018 - 4:30 PM

OTTAWA - The union representing Canada's postal workers asked the federal government to appoint a mediator in its contract talks with Canada Post as it rejected the Crown corporation's latest offers.
Looking for forever home; Kamloops SPCA pet of the week
November 18, 2018 - 4:13 PM

KAMLOOPS - This cat came to the Kamloops SPCA when he and a group cats were left behind after their owner moved away.
Privacy concerns over credit card use for legal online pot purchases
November 18, 2018 - 2:30 PM

TORONTO - Canada's privacy commissioner is planning to issue guidance for buyers and sellers of legal cannabis amid ongoing concern about potential fallout, such as being barred from the United States, if transactions become known by third parties.
Disturbing school bullying videos are a teachable moment, advocates say
November 18, 2018 - 1:00 PM

Advocates say shocking new videos showing extreme bullying offer parents and educators an opportunity to teach young witnesses the importance of bystander intervention.
National Parks proving less popular once Canada 150 free entry ended
November 18, 2018 - 11:30 AM

OTTAWA - If you make it free, they will come.
Data suggests violence rising in Winnipeg remand jail; union says meth a factor
November 18, 2018 - 10:30 AM

WINNIPEG - Newly obtained statistics point to increasing violence at the Winnipeg Remand Centre and the union that represents correctional workers says methamphetamine use is a major factor.
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Top News - Kamloops, Merritt and Areas

'A giant step forward': new $10 bill featuring Viola Desmond to enter circulation

Canadian dead more than a week after plane crash in Guyana: Global Affairs

NATO told Russian election meddling evolving threat that must be met

Next Canadian federal election will be target for Russian meddling: Sajjan

CUPW requests mediator as deadline for Canada Post offer expires without deal

Looking for forever home; Kamloops SPCA pet of the week

Privacy concerns over credit card use for legal online pot purchases

Disturbing school bullying videos are a teachable moment, advocates say

National Parks proving less popular once Canada 150 free entry ended

Data suggests violence rising in Winnipeg remand jail; union says meth a factor

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