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June 07 2026 04:00 AM
UBCO sues firm over building design faults, project delays
The project has been delayed by more than a year, and the university is blaming an engineering firm.
What it’s like to go inside New York City’s dank, dangerous, bug-filled sewers
NEW YORK (AP) — It wasn’t the rats. Or the smells. Or the germs. No, the most unpleasant part of…
Mentally ill Kelowna man who stabbed cop in eye argues jail sentence too long
He said the judge hadn't paid enough attention to his mental health issues.
BC man who claimed ‘sexsomnia’ ordered to pay victim $200,000
He claimed he was alseep at the time and had no recollection of the events.
Buffalo named Donald Trump for his golden locks is a sensation at a Bangladesh zoo
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — With his shock of golden hair and trim 700-kilogram (1,500-pound) build, Donald Trump has been drawing…
North Okanagan orchards at risk amid drought, water restrictions
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"Growers understand the seriousness of the drought, but a 70 per cent reduction in agricultural water is not just a crop-production issue. At that level, this becomes an orchard-survival issue."
Steven Spielberg on his faith in alien life, the future of the movies and the power of empathy
NEW YORK (AP) — A moment early on in “Disclosure Day” will instinctively feel familiar to anyone who grew up…
Vernon naturalist finds furry surprise inside bird nest box
"One of the exciting parts of nest box monitoring is you never know what's inside them until you open them. This was a special find."
Three-month wait for Penticton councillor’s verdicts on historic sexual abuse charges
The verdicts will come more than two years after James Miller was charged.
Summer-like weather in store for Okanagan, Kamloops after showers this weekend
“Cool days and thunderstorm activity has really been what we've seen (so far) in June."
Suspension for BC teacher who called student a ‘gangster wannabe’
He accused another students of selling drugs.
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."
North Okanagan orchards at risk amid drought, water restrictions
"Growers understand the seriousness of the drought, but a 70 per cent reduction in agricultural water is not just a crop-production issue. At that level, this becomes an orchard-survival issue."
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."
B.C. appoints veteran labour mediator Vince Ready for 911 call taker labour dispute
VICTORIA — British Columbia Labour Minister Jennifer Whiteside has appointed veteran labour mediator Vince Ready…
B.C. 911 workers issue 72-hour strike notice after months of failed talks
VANCOUVER — A union representing more than 700 emergency communications professionals in British Columbia has…
June 07 2026 03:00 AM
ITK president reflects on Mary Simon’s legacy as first Indigenous Governor General
OTTAWA — Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed says he’s proud of how Gov. Gen.…
June 07 2026 03:00 AM
Exploring the history and role of Canada’s Governor General
OTTAWA — Louise Arbour will be installed as Canada’s Governor General in a ceremony steeped…
June 06 2026 02:30 PM
Quebec Liberal Party pitches itself as sole federalist option
SHERBROOKE — Quebec Liberal Leader Charles Milliard is pitching his party as the only resolutely…
June 07 2026 04:00 AM
The Nigerian army frees 360 abducted people in northeastern Borno state
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The Nigerian army said Sunday it freed 360 people abducted by…
June 07 2026 03:41 AM
Pakistan’s interior minister is in Tehran as the US downs more Iranian drones over Hormuz
CAIRO (AP) — Pakistan’s interior minister was in Tehran on Sunday in a fresh bid…
June 07 2026 03:30 AM
Armenians go to the polls under Russian pressure aimed at preventing a drift toward West
YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — Armenians are voting Sunday in parliamentary elections as the incumbent government,…
B.C. appoints veteran labour mediator Vince Ready for 911 call taker labour dispute
VICTORIA — British Columbia Labour Minister Jennifer Whiteside has appointed veteran labour mediator Vince Ready…
Stéphane Dion says Canada needs more diplomats to build ties with Europe
OTTAWA — Former foreign affairs minister Stéphane Dion says Canada needs to substantially staff up…
Pearl Jam bassist Ament highlights skateboarding’s impact in Indigenous communities in Tribeca film
Raised in the rural Montana community of Big Sandy, Jeff Ament got hooked as a…
Pope Leo XIV acknowledges stiff competition with Bad Bunny in Spain and weighs in on soccer rivalry
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Leo XIV ackowledged Saturday he is competing for…
June 07 2026 03:27 AM
Alexander Zverev faces Flavio Cobolli in French Open final chasing elusive Grand Slam title
PARIS (AP) — Alexander Zverev is under pressure to win an elusive Grand Slam title…
June 07 2026 02:11 AM
From luring stars to hosting the World Cup, Saudi Arabia has spent billions to disrupt soccer
Saudi Arabia pulled off one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history by beating…
June 07 2026 01:00 AM
Soccer great Pelé’s legacy shines on in his one-time home ahead of the World Cup
SANTOS, Brazil (AP) — As the FIFA World Cup approaches, the image of one of…
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