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June 07 2026 10:00 AM
iN PHOTOS: Hummingbird builds nest, raises chicks on a porch light in Kelowna
"I feel blessed to have a hummingbird family here, they're so cute, I love it."
Once the preserve of elite chefs, sushi-making can be fun
TOKYO (AP) — No food says Japan more than sushi. But few people make it themselves, even Japanese. The art…
Flower gardens endure hot, dry summers better if you choose these plants
When summer temperatures soar, we humans can take shelter indoors. Our garden plants, however, have no such respite. Some may…
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.
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."
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."
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 12:16 PM
In Alberta, Poilievre to argue new federal direction can ease separatist concerns
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is expected to argue a change in federal policies…
June 07 2026 12:01 PM
Walk With Israel draws tens of thousands in Toronto amid tight security
TORONTO — Police were out in force to prevent clashes at Sunday’s annual Walk With…
June 07 2026 11:08 AM
These sea cucumbers seem to have ‘zombie’ flesh that doesn’t die when lopped off
ST. JOHN’S — A scientist in St. John’s, N.L., has found that bits of flesh…
June 07 2026 01:15 PM
Israel says Iran launched missiles at it in the first such bombardment during fragile ceasefire
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel said Sunday that Iran launched missiles at it in the first…
June 07 2026 01:15 PM
Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his ‘no new wars’ campaign message
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) — President Donald Trump is dismissing the idea that launching the war…
June 07 2026 01:00 PM
Once the preserve of elite chefs, sushi-making can be fun
TOKYO (AP) — No food says Japan more than sushi. But few people make it…
Is Canada in a recession? What to know after a volatile week of economic data
OTTAWA — There was one word on the lips of many Canadians economists, politicians and…
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…
Stacey King, longtime Bulls broadcaster who played on three NBA championship teams, dies at 59
CHICAGO (AP) — Stacey King, who played on three consecutive NBA championship teams with the…
‘Scary Movie’ tops box office, slaying ‘Masters of the Universe’ and adding to low-budget streak
NEW YORK (AP) — The summer box office is booming — but not because of…
June 07 2026 01:30 PM
Stacey King, longtime Bulls broadcaster who played on three NBA championship teams, dies at 59
CHICAGO (AP) — Stacey King, who played on three consecutive NBA championship teams with the…
June 07 2026 01:29 PM
Sandy Alcantara allows one run over 7 innings as the Marlins beat the Rays 4-1-
MIAMI (AP) — Sandy Alcantara struck out seven in seven innings of one-run ball, Otto…
June 07 2026 01:02 PM
Cadillac gets and then loses elusive 1st point in F1 as Sergio Pérez penalized
MONACO (AP) — Cadillac’s team principal hailed an “incredible testament to the resolve of the…
Featured Shorts
June 06 2026 08:00 PM
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June 04 2026 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: some ducks and their watermelon
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