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iN NUMBERS: TVs and tattoos show how excited B.C. was to host the World Cup
Would you like to see Vancouver host the World Cup again?
Defending champion Argentina reaches World Cup final by beating England 2-1
ATLANTA (AP) — No “Hand of God” this time. Argentina didn’t need it. Instead it was the hallowed feet of…
Lightning flickers across southern B.C. amid dire wildfire warnings
VANCOUVER — Lightning strikes were flickering across British Columbia’s southern Interior on Wednesday afternoon, as a weather system that firefighters…
Lionel Messi delivers again for Argentina, defending champions reach another World Cup final
ATLANTA (AP) — Lionel Messi delivered for his teammates. With one more win, he’ll be delivering another World Cup trophy…
Union says B.C. mill closure leaves workers ‘reeling,’ as industry woes persist
The union representing most of the 300 employees who will lose their jobs with the impending closure of Canfor’s Northwood…
US reimposes blockade and steps up strikes as Iran threatens to halt Mideast energy exports
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. reimposed a naval blockade on Iran and intensified its airstrike campaign Wednesday…
Soccer fans around the world watch the World Cup, in photos
Around the world, soccer fans are gathering in homes, stadium plazas, and public viewing venues to watch the World Cup…
Three Armstrong businesses gutted in early morning fire
“This was a devastating fire for our community, and our hearts go out to the owners, staff, and everyone affected by this loss."
It’s going to be a scorcher in Okanagan, Shuswap and South Thompson
Environment Canada has issued a yellow heat warning.
Kelowna man sexually assaulted girlfriends as a teenager, now he’s been convicted
The judge said if he was an adult at the time he'd have been jailed.
Controversial Okanagan MLA rumoured to be rejoining BC Cons as recall ramps up
"It looks like she may be actively internally campaigning with the Conservatives to rejoin them.”
Okanagan, Kamloops in for some heat with a dash of lightning
Temperatures are expected to stay around the mid-30s.
Kamloops mayor threatens to suspend employee during council meeting
"I don't know if you know, but the mayor can suspend any municipal officer or employee."
Taps turned off for some North Okanagan farmers due to water restrictions
"When one user exceeds their allocation, it directly affects what remains available to others."
Demand to list short-term rentals in Kelowna slow to recover
“Any government at any level, when they're making policy decisions, the first thing they need to do is determine what is the metric of success.”
The top photos of the day by AP photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors. Yeferson Seijas puts his cleats on for baseball practice in La Guaira, Venezuela, Saturday, July 11, 2026, after...
Kenyan court dismisses Rastafari case seeking to legalize marijuana
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s High Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition seeking to legalize the use of cannabis by Rastafarians for religious purposes. Justice Bahati Mwamuye said Kenya’s laws prohibiting the cultivation and use of marijuana do not violate...
JONESIE: We need to talk about MLA Amelia Boultbee
Boultbee used all the tactics against me and iNFOnews.ca she has been using against constituents and critics throughout her short political career — lied to my boss, trying to shut me up, then threatened to sue before this column even came out.
Boultbee is now a member of government and she's already enlisted the NDP for help — against me.
iN DISCUSSION: Keeping morale up at work during World Cup
"For true sports fans, these are unique life experiences."
THOMPSON: How do Trump and his supporters live with themselves?
Like rats fleeing a sinking ship, those who have tied themselves inextricably to Donald J. Trump are in trouble.
Lightning flickers across southern B.C. amid dire wildfire warnings
VANCOUVER — Lightning strikes were flickering across British Columbia’s southern Interior on Wednesday afternoon, as…
Union says B.C. mill closure leaves workers ‘reeling,’ as industry woes persist
The union representing most of the 300 employees who will lose their jobs with the…
Chiefs warn they’ll fight any assault on First Nations rights in major projects push
OTTAWA — First Nations chiefs say they’ll oppose any actions by federal and provincial governments…
Assembly of First Nations rejects ‘discredited’ theory of of Innu history in Labrador
ST. JOHN’S — The Assembly of First Nations passed a motion Tuesday denouncing what the…
Lightning flickers across southern B.C. amid dire wildfire warnings
VANCOUVER — Lightning strikes were flickering across British Columbia’s southern Interior on Wednesday afternoon, as…
Report: Detainees at ICE facility in Texas report frequent beatings and other human rights abuses
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dozens of people held at a sprawling Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility…
Flooding forces evacuations in parts of South Texas as slow-moving storms swamp the region
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Widening evacuation warnings and high-water rescues in Texas mounted Wednesday under…
Ex-captain pleads guilty to drugging and raping a US Merchant Marine Academy cadet on a cargo ship
NEW YORK (AP) — A former cargo ship captain pleaded guilty on Wednesday to drugging…
Chiefs warn they’ll fight any assault on First Nations rights in major projects push
OTTAWA — First Nations chiefs say they’ll oppose any actions by federal and provincial governments…
Union says B.C. mill closure leaves workers ‘reeling,’ as industry woes persist
The union representing most of the 300 employees who will lose their jobs with the…
George Santos’ next gig? Reality TV show contestant
NEW YORK (AP) — George Santos has worn many hats: Swindler, congressman, prison inmate, podcast…
A horde of golden mini-Mozarts marks 270 years since the composer’s birth in Salzburg
SALZBURG, Austria (AP) — Visitors to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s hometown can see the composer —…
England’s Tuchel: ‘Easy to say that it was wrong’ to play defensively with lead vs. Argentina
ATLANTA (AP) — England desperately wanted to protect its lead as time was winding down…
Messi and Argentina rally past England to reach the World Cup final, in photos
ATLANTA (AP) — Lionel Messi and Argentina are heading back to the World Cup final.…
Defending champion Argentina reaches World Cup final by beating England 2-1
ATLANTA (AP) — No “Hand of God” this time. Argentina didn’t need it. Instead it…
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