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June 15 2026 09:00 AM
Okanagan cherry farm fined $15K for dumping cherries
iNwine
According to the BC environment ministry, it's an "agricultural by-product" that should've been taken to the landfill.
B.C. murder suspect says ex-wife was stabbed with his knife, but not by him
KAMLOOPS — A man accused of murdering his ex-wife in 2024 denies he killed her but says they were in…
US strikes Iran after Trump blames Tehran for downing Army helicopter
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military said Tuesday that it carried out strikes on Iran following the…
Kelowna landscaper who claimed he never ‘officially’ hired a friend must pay him $11,000
The landscaper's arguements didn't get far.
B.C. allows knowledge test for learner drivers to be taken online and at home
Would-be drivers in British Columbia are now allowed to take the knowledge test for their learner’s licence online and at…
Air Canada captain piloted more than 900 flights without proper licence: police
TORONTO — A former Air Canada pilot has been charged in a “complex” fraud and forgery investigation, police said Tuesday,…
Air Canada flight attendant shares Mohawk culture with pop star Rihanna
MONTREAL — An Air Canada flight attendant got a thrill last week when she gifted pop superstar Rihanna a beaded…
‘Labour of love’: New app to help you explore Okanagan wineries
iNwine
"It's not like we slapped it together on a weekend... this has been a lot of work.”
Central Okanagan shotgun club wants to attract young people to skeet shooting
“It's like a bunch of guys going out golfing, except it's different equipment.”
Armstrong strata ignored second-hand smoke complaints; it now owes tenant $4,000
The Strata blamed repeat offenders, but the Tribunal found it was a failure of its governance.
iN NUMBERS: British Columbians support banning crypto ATMs over links to crime
The majority of British Columbians are on board with the ban, especially since the province has already outlawed cryptocurrency mining.
What’s the deal with Kelowna’s roller disco fever
iNwheels
“It's this great feeling of freedom, just being able to cruise around on the wheels."
Popular YouTube fisherman responds to runaway campfire at lake near Kamloops
"We have beautiful resources to protect."
Okanagan cherry farm fined $15K for dumping cherries
According to the BC environment ministry, it's an "agricultural by-product" that should've been taken to the landfill.
Landlord hasn’t paid the mortgage? Know your tenant rights in event of power of sale
You held up your end of the bargain and paid your rent on time — only to learn your landlord failed to keep up with mortgage payments and the home may need to be sold. Panic sets in, as you...
At least 31 dead after bus crashes in Ethiopia
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Police in Ethiopia say at least 31 people are dead and dozens more injured after a bus crash in the conflict-hit northern Amhara region. The overcrowded bus was traveling from the Dessie area to the...
FIFA lawyers demand Toronto pot shop to stop selling bong resembling World Cup trophy
TORONTO — A Toronto cannabis shop selling bongs that resemble the World Cup trophy has been given a red card from the tournament’s organizer.Cosmic Charlies co-owner Sean Kady said a law firm representing FIFA sent a letter Friday to both...
June 15 2026 09:51 AM
iN DISCUSSION: The media’s double standard on the Kamloops residential school graves
"The First Nations that sent their children to that school owe neither me nor you anything."
June 08 2026 12:00 PM
THOMPSON: The bad penny that is George Santos
"A bad penny has a way of showing up, time and time again."
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."
Metro Vancouver outside workers begin full-scale strike with talks stalled
VANCOUVER — Metro Vancouver outside workers have escalated their job action to a full-scale strike…
Weekend heat wave breaks daily temperature records at 26 locations across B.C.
VANCOUVER — Daily high temperature records fell at 26 British Columbia locations on Sunday as…
June 15 2026 10:16 AM
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 12:50…
June 15 2026 10:16 AM
World Cup match in Vancouver triggers transit ridership not seen since 2010 Games
VANCOUVER — Vancouver’s first FIFA World Cup game pushed transit ridership levels to heights not…
June 15 2026 10:01 AM
Federal officials cite decline in opioid-related deaths but warn progress is fragile
OTTAWA — The federal government says the toxic drug crisis continues to have devastating effects…
June 15 2026 10:15 AM
A Russian barrage in Ukraine kills 11 and damages a sacred landmark, officials say
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A cathedral in one of the oldest and most sacred landmarks…
June 15 2026 10:15 AM
Greek minister calls criticism of tougher migration policies a ‘badge of honor’
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’ s migration minister on Monday called criticism from human rights…
June 15 2026 10:15 AM
Trump says Iran deal will lead to ‘a lot of success’ for the world as he opens talks at G7 summit
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — President Donald Trump started his visit to the Group of Seven…
World Cup match in Vancouver triggers transit ridership not seen since 2010 Games
VANCOUVER — Vancouver’s first FIFA World Cup game pushed transit ridership levels to heights not…
Fox to buy streaming pioneer Roku in a $22 billion deal
Fox Corp. has agreed to buy the streaming pioneer Roku in a cash-and-stock deal valued…
A rare first edition of ‘Wuthering Heights’ complete with spelling mistakes is up for auction
LONDON (AP) — A rare first-edition copy of “ Wuthering Heights,” complete with spelling mistakes,…
JD Vance writes of journey to Catholicism in ‘Communion,’ his first book since ‘Hillbilly Elegy’
Vice President JD Vance, a convert to Catholicism whose faith has been central to his…
June 15 2026 10:16 AM
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 12:50…
June 15 2026 10:16 AM
American Bud Cauley wins RBC Canadian Open for first-ever PGA Tour tournament title
CALEDON — Bud Cauley just had to sink a 10-inch putt to win the RBC…
June 15 2026 10:16 AM
World Cup match in Vancouver triggers transit ridership not seen since 2010 Games
VANCOUVER — Vancouver’s first FIFA World Cup game pushed transit ridership levels to heights not…
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