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June 15 2026 04:00 PM
Record-breaking ‘heat event’ expected to continue in Okanagan, Kamloops
“One of the key things with these early season heat events is we're often not really acclimatized to 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…
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."
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.
Kelowna mom jailed for giving son candy contaminated with meth
When the child started hallucinating the mom kept her mouth shut.
Historic Tranquille sanatorium in Kamloops hits real estate market for $15M
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The current owner, Ignition Group, had been planning to build the area out into a subdivision that blended residential neighbourhoods with farm land.
Okanagan cherry farm fined $15K for dumping cherries
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According to the BC environment ministry, it's an "agricultural by-product" that should've been taken to the landfill.
‘Labour of love’: New app to help you explore Okanagan wineries
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"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.
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.
Historic Tranquille sanatorium in Kamloops hits real estate market for $15M
The current owner, Ignition Group, had been planning to build the area out into a subdivision that blended residential neighbourhoods with farm land.
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...
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 despite a drop in opioid-related deaths last year.Toxicity deaths declined by 23 per cent in 2025 due to several factors, including naloxone distribution and changes...
June 15 2026 12:00 PM
THOMPSON: War or humanitarian aid? Trump chose war
"Nobel-Prize-winning economists and other experts agree that the cost of the war with Iran to Americans - even if it stops this year - will exceed $1 Trillion, that’s Trillion. And, more people will die, unnecessarily."
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."
12 students seriously injured in suspected electrical incident at B.C. waterpark
CULTUS LAKE — Twelve students were taken to hospital Monday after what appears to have…
Full-scale strike called off, but no agreement for talks with Metro Vancouver: union
VANCOUVER — The union representing Metro Vancouver outside workers says it has not agreed to…
June 15 2026 07:31 PM
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 10:24…
June 15 2026 07:02 PM
Ottawa introduces privacy bill covering children’s data, right to request deletion
OTTAWA — Proposed federal legislation would recognize privacy as a fundamental right of all Canadians…
June 15 2026 06:31 PM
12 students seriously injured in suspected electrical incident at B.C. waterpark
CULTUS LAKE — Twelve students were taken to hospital Monday after what appears to have…
June 15 2026 07:30 PM
South Africa marks 50 years since Soweto uprising, but challenges linger for its youth
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa on Tuesday marks the 50th anniversary of the Soweto uprising…
June 15 2026 07:30 PM
As Iran chases the World Cup, its US diaspora is divided between protesting and cheering
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Several hundred Iranian Americans protested outside Iran’s first World Cup match…
June 15 2026 07:22 PM
Photos show the resurfaced remains of World War II’s ‘Death Railway’ in Thailand
KANCHANABURI, Thailand (AP) — After decades beneath the surface, a submerged station from World War…
Ottawa introduces privacy bill covering children’s data, right to request deletion
OTTAWA — Proposed federal legislation would recognize privacy as a fundamental right of all Canadians…
Full-scale strike called off, but no agreement for talks with Metro Vancouver: union
VANCOUVER — The union representing Metro Vancouver outside workers says it has not agreed to…
Judge tosses out Dawn Richard’s lawsuit against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge has tossed out singer Dawn Richard’s lawsuit against…
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…
June 15 2026 07:31 PM
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 10:24…
June 15 2026 07:31 PM
New York Liberty are back in the Commissioner’s Cup final, with a familiar Finals pattern
NEW YORK (AP) — Making the Commissioner’s Cup championship game has been a prelude to…
June 15 2026 07:31 PM
Sorsby won’t play for Texas Tech after unprecedented legal fight over his eligibility for gambling
Transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby will not play for Texas Tech this fall and will enter…
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