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June 03 2026 11:39 AM
Interior Health warns fake oxy sold in Kelowna doesn’t respond to naloxone
"It can cause breathing and heart rate to slow down, which makes overdoses more complicated and last longer.”
Iran strikes Kuwait’s main airport and kills 1 as ceasefire is tested again
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Kuwait briefly shut its main airport Wednesday after Iranian drones heavily damaged a passenger…
The Latest: Rubio hopes talks between Lebanon and Israel will end hostilities
During his second day of testimony on Capitol Hill, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he hopes that the latest…
Canada looking to beef up forced labour laws as U.S. imposes new tariffs
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday his Liberal government will soon introduce legislation on forced labour in supply…
BC Ferries to implement 5% fuel surcharge across all routes starting June 16
VICTORIA — BC Ferries has become the latest transportation service provider to levy a fuel surcharge in the wake of…
iN PHOTOS: Wild looking wildlife spotted in Thompson-Okanagan
Unusual feather and fur pattens make these animals stand out.
Web of BC Interior gang violence untangles as court cases near end
The death of two Kamloops brothers was the first in a string of violence and the court cases are steadily coming to a close five years later.
Okanagan ski resort manager paid less than men but it wasn’t discrimination
The previous manager had made 25% more.
Leaving economic development commission may be Kelowna’s next step to independence
“The reality is Kelowna has changed.”
Kamloops photographer finds rare fox hunting at Sun Peaks Resort
“I know how fortunate I was to spend time with such an uncommon animal.”
iN NUMBERS: Gender pay gap closing slowly in B.C.
Which industry would you guess has improved the most when it comes to the gender pay gap?
Former Penticton massage therapist convicted on 12 counts of sexual assault
He'd told numerous patients he was a devout Christian.
May another warm, dry month in Okanagan, Kamloops
The lack of rain in May didn't help to alleviate drought conditions.
Kelowna liquor store wins appeal after serving teen in sting operation
It's rare for a business to win an appeal against the liquor branch.
Slashing development fees is not a cure-all for housing affordability: CMHC
OTTAWA — Slashing municipal development charges would not be enough on its own to make homes affordable again across Canada, says a new analysis from the federal housing agency.Development charges are fees cities impose on developers that are mainly used...
Corus expanding ‘The Morning Show’ into the afternoon with ‘TMS2’
TORONTO — Corus Entertainment is expanding "The Morning Show" into a whole new frontier: the afternoon.The broadcasting company announced the new program, "TMS2," at its upfront presentation on Wednesday, saying the hour-long show will debut on Global and StackTV starting...
Germany seizes tons of cocaine and suspects are arrested in Spain
BERLIN (AP) — German authorities said Wednesday they have seized more than 8 metric tons of cocaine from a container that was supposed to be carrying cacao beans, and two suspects were later arrested in Spain. German customs investigators put...
June 02 2026 10:15 AM
iN DISCUSSION: BC Conservatives have their champion
"Kerry-Lynne Findlay, 71, promises to bring a new brand of 'free enterprise' conservative politics with heavy doses of populism."
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."
B.C. Securities Commission hands out first whistleblower award
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Securities Commission says it has paid out $25,000 in its…
Six arrested after chaotic B.C. chase involving dogs, helicopter, emergency team
NANAIMO — Police on Vancouver Island say three men and three women have been arrested…
June 03 2026 11:20 AM
Liberals say they won’t split off controversial section of ‘lawful access’ bill
OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is rejecting a Conservative call to split off…
June 03 2026 11:06 AM
Minister says Canadian forestry crisis goes beyond Trump tariffs
VICTORIA — Canada’s natural resources minister says the challenges facing forestry go beyond Trump-era tariffs…
June 03 2026 11:02 AM
Minister won’t say when he ordered audit of Indigenous languages office
OTTAWA — Canadian Heritage Minister Marc Miller won’t say when his department ordered a financial…
June 03 2026 11:30 AM
Iran strikes Kuwait’s main airport and kills 1 as ceasefire is tested again
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Kuwait briefly shut its main airport Wednesday after Iranian…
June 03 2026 11:30 AM
The Latest: Rubio hopes talks between Lebanon and Israel will end hostilities
During his second day of testimony on Capitol Hill, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said…
June 03 2026 11:28 AM
11 years after one teen’s death sparked massive Argentine protests, a new case shakes the nation
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — In May 2015, the grisly killing of a pregnant 14-year-old…
Minister says Canadian forestry crisis goes beyond Trump tariffs
VICTORIA — Canada’s natural resources minister says the challenges facing forestry go beyond Trump-era tariffs…
Minister won’t say when he ordered audit of Indigenous languages office
OTTAWA — Canadian Heritage Minister Marc Miller won’t say when his department ordered a financial…
Dutch court allows rapper Ye concerts in the Netherlands
AMSTERDAM (AP) — A judge in Amsterdam on Wednesday rejected an appeal by a Jewish…
Shia LaBeouf pleads guilty to simple battery for punching bargoers during Mardi Gras
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Actor Shia LaBeouf pleaded guilty Wednesday to three counts of simple…
June 03 2026 11:30 AM
Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor is back in the lineup for Wednesday’s game against the Mets
SEATTLE (AP) — Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor is back in the lineup for Wednesday’s…
June 03 2026 11:27 AM
Congo’s soccer team seeks alternatives after Spanish city cancels World Cup warmup game due to Ebola
MADRID (AP) — Congo was still hoping to play its World Cup warmup against Chile…
June 03 2026 11:15 AM
Nick Saban lends support to college sports bill as SEC, Big Ten push back
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Alabama football coach Nick Saban and others testified Wednesday in support…
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