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June 05 2026 02:00 PM
Suspension for BC teacher who called student a ‘gangster wannabe’
He accused another students of selling drugs.
Cliff Fletcher, who led Flames to the Cup and revived Maple Leafs, dead at 90
TORONTO — NHL executive Cliff Fletcher, who led the Calgary Flames to a Stanley Cup victory in 1989 and later…
Eby says Canada’s not-criminally-responsible system re-victimizes families
SURREY — British Columbia Premier David Eby says the provisions in the Criminal Code related to people found not criminally…
Liberals’ grocery benefit payments start for eligible Canadians today
OTTAWA — One of the federal Liberals’ flagship affordability measures will start landing in the bank accounts of eligible Canadians…
Quebec health minister tables bill banning energy drink sales to youth under 16
QUÉBEC — Quebec’s health minister tabled a bill on Friday banning the sale of energy drinks to youth under the…
Actor Anthony Head, known for ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,’ has died at 72
LONDON (AP) — Anthony Head, the suave, smooth-voiced British actor known for roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Ted…
Unemployment on rise in Kelowna, Kamloops as BC youth struggle to find jobs
"My community of Kelowna has the highest unemployment rate in the country, and you can feel it as it permeates through the local economy."
Arson investigation launched into massive fire at Penticton construction site
"We appreciate the patience of the evacuees and those impacted by this incident. This investigation is a priority for the detachment."
BC law targeting gangsters’ property used for teen’s e-dirt bikes in Kelowna
iNwheels
"I guess they can do it, but it is a jump to go after e-bikes for teenagers."
Big surge in Central Okanagan condo sales but still below average
iNhome
Condo sales are still below the ten-year average.
‘On what planet?’ Vernon judge rejects house arrest for Kelowna man caught with $100,000 of stolen copper
The judge was clearly frustrated.
Whooping cough cases rise in Interior Health as vaccine rates fall
“The most effective way to protect your family and prevent further spread of pertussis is through immunization."
Kelowna high school student wins biggest scholarship in Canada
“I am deeply grateful for this opportunity, as the scholarship will allow me to not only focus on my studies, but to also dedicate time to the things that truly matter to me."
Who has ‘the meats’ in Okanagan now that Arby’s is closed?
Cold cuts stacked high on onion buns are no longer available.
Survivors from a burned Sri Lankan nursing home relocate, in photos
ANGURUWATOTA, Sri Lanka (AP) — Over a dozen people were killed in a fire at a nursing home for people with mental health conditions in western Sri Lanka, and survivors have been moved to another one nearby. This is a...
B.C. man faces 21 charges in weapons, drug bust at Vancouver home in 2024
VANCOUVER — A British Columbia man faces 21 weapon and drug possession offences after Canadian border agents discovered a cache of firearms at a Vancouver home.The Canada Border Services Agency says in a news release that Dylan James Kennedy appeared...
Pot shops have high expectations from World Cup fans, tourists
TORONTO — A week before the World Cup, a Toronto cannabis shop has already got ahold of the trophy — sort of.Cosmic Charlies is selling golden bongs that resemble the tournament's prize and are marketed as "a true hat trick:...
June 05 2026 10:15 AM
iN DISCUSSION: Tara Armstrong’s outsized role in BC politics
"If you’ve been reading this newsletter for any time, you know how badly I wanted to tell you this week that the campaign to recall Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream MLA Tara Armstrong was on."
June 01 2026 12:00 PM
THOMPSON: America faces a choice between democracy and autocracy
"There is good reason to worry about America."
May 29 2026 11:50 AM
iN DISCUSSION: BC Conservative leadership race provides insight into former fringe party
"It looks like they are abandoning any pretext of being a home for centrist-right voters."
Eby says Canada’s not-criminally-responsible system re-victimizes families
SURREY — British Columbia Premier David Eby says the provisions in the Criminal Code related…
B.C. entrepreneurs donate $40 million to Simon Fraser University medical school
SURREY — British Columbia’s premier says a $40-million donation from two entrepreneurs to Simon Fraser…
June 05 2026 01:48 PM
Eby says Canada’s not-criminally-responsible system re-victimizes families
SURREY — British Columbia Premier David Eby says the provisions in the Criminal Code related…
June 05 2026 01:47 PM
Liberals’ grocery benefit payments start for eligible Canadians today
OTTAWA — One of the federal Liberals’ flagship affordability measures will start landing in the…
June 05 2026 01:46 PM
Toronto officials say they raised concerns with FIFA about stadium water bottle ban
TORONTO — Toronto officials have raised their concerns with FIFA about its decision to ban…
June 05 2026 02:15 PM
Iran’s World Cup team approved for visas to play games in the US, officials say
WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of Iran’s World Cup soccer team have been granted visas to…
June 05 2026 02:15 PM
Can’t afford sky-high tickets to see the Knicks in person? Trump says ‘watch it on television’
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) — President Donald Trump confirmed he will attend Game 3…
June 05 2026 02:01 PM
Defense Department slashes its religious designations list from more than 200 choices to 31
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Defense announced on Friday a significant reduction in the…
Liberals’ grocery benefit payments start for eligible Canadians today
OTTAWA — One of the federal Liberals’ flagship affordability measures will start landing in the…
Former NHL player Gaetz remains at large after alleged attack on B.C. taxi driver
MAPLE RIDGE — Police in British Columbia say a former NHL player remains at large…
Carlos ‘Indio’ Solari, a legend of Argentina’s rock scene, dies at 77
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Carlos Alberto Solari, the Argentine singer-songwriter known as “the Indio”…
Remaining three ’60 Minutes’ stars say they’re staying at CBS show, don’t want to see it die
NEW YORK (AP) — Saying “We don’t want to see ‘60 Minutes’ die,” the three…
June 05 2026 02:16 PM
Cliff Fletcher, who led Flames to the Cup and revived Maple Leafs, dead at 90
TORONTO — NHL executive Cliff Fletcher, who led the Calgary Flames to a Stanley Cup…
June 05 2026 02:15 PM
Iran’s World Cup team approved for visas to play games in the US, officials say
WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of Iran’s World Cup soccer team have been granted visas to…
June 05 2026 02:15 PM
Can’t afford sky-high tickets to see the Knicks in person? Trump says ‘watch it on television’
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) — President Donald Trump confirmed he will attend Game 3…
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