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June 13 2026 06:00 PM
Popular YouTube fisherman responds to runaway campfire at lake near Kamloops
"We have beautiful resources to protect."
B.C. firm ‘over the moon’ about contract to chart Canada’s role in lunar exploration
VANCOUVER — Shaun Riddell is “over the moon” — figuratively, if not quite yet literally — since his Langley, B.C.,…
US and Iran have agreed to wording of a deal to end their war, Pakistan’s prime minister says
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s prime minister said Friday the United States and Iran have agreed to wording of an agreement…
World Cup fans bring energy to Vancouver amphitheatre
VANCOUVER — Vancouver’s big moment on the World Cup stage was still a day away, but fans at the PNE…
Salmon Arm dentist jailed for ‘abusive and demeaning’ social media posts
The judge found him in contempt of court.
Canada earns first-ever World Cup point after 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina
TORONTO — In many ways, a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina felt like a victory for Canada on a historic day…
Conservation officers in B.C. remove metal stove pipe stuck on bear’s head
OLIVER — A young bear in British Columbia’s Okanagan had to endure several days with a stove pipe stuck over…
‘He was a warrior’: Brother of Penticton MMA fighter killed by a bear looking for answers
Hrishikesh Koloth came to Penticton from India to pursue his dream of being a professional MMA fighter, but he was killed by a bear while on the job in Saskatchewan.
iN PHOTOS: Mischievous marmots in Kamloops, Okanagan
These rascally fur balls are often up to entertaining antics.
BC acupuncturist whose staff engaged in sex work to face penalty
He also stored used acupuncture needles in an overflowing jar.
High-risk BC sex offender charged with breaching long-term court order
The Parole Board said the former Kelowna man is highly deceptive.
Okanagan man has surprise encounter with grizzly bear
“He was lying there staring at me.”
OneBC switched Kamloops locations to avoid security costs but police showed up anyway
Kamloops taxpayers are on the hook for the RCMP and bylaw response to the OneBC rally at a car lot.
BC Tree Fruits packs first cherries of the season at Oliver plant
"Thanks to our incredible team for getting us here to this milestone!”
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...
Five kids killed in Ontario collision, others seriously injured: police
Five young siblings are dead and an infant is among the six people injured after a two-vehicle collision in rural Ontario.The Ontario Provincial Police say the four girls and one boy were aged 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12. Their...
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 12 2026 12:15 PM
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."
‘Out of luck’: Strychnine arrives late for Alberta and Saskatchewan farmers
The first window of time for farmers in Alberta and Saskatchewan to obtain strychnine to…
Metro Vancouver is asked to meet and exceed water restrictions as temperatures soar
VICTORIA — New figures show residents in Greater Vancouver are meeting targets to keep water…
June 14 2026 03:00 AM
Communities report high demand for pilot offering permanent residency for rural jobs
OTTAWA — A pilot immigration program to help rural communities find skilled workers for hard-to-fill…
June 14 2026 02:16 AM
Carney visiting family’s ancestral home in County Mayo today
AGHAGOWER — The people of County Mayo, found on the west coast of Ireland, greeted…
June 14 2026 01:01 AM
Aussies rejoice as Vancouver takes its turn in World Cup spotlight
VANCOUVER — Vancouver has had its first moment under the World Cup spotlight, with fans…
June 14 2026 02:49 AM
Qatari mediators travel to Tehran for final touches on a possible deal to end war
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Iran and the U.S. inched closer to a deal to end the…
June 14 2026 02:46 AM
Ukrainian drone strikes kill 1 and spark fire at oil facility in Russia
A Ukrainian drone attack killed one person in Russia’s southwestern Oryol region, local officials said…
June 14 2026 02:00 AM
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…
Communities report high demand for pilot offering permanent residency for rural jobs
OTTAWA — A pilot immigration program to help rural communities find skilled workers for hard-to-fill…
‘Out of luck’: Strychnine arrives late for Alberta and Saskatchewan farmers
The first window of time for farmers in Alberta and Saskatchewan to obtain strychnine to…
World Cup what to know: Curacao faces daunting first World Cup game against 4-time champion Germany
Qatar lost all three of its matches as a World Cup host four years ago…
MacDonald drives Odds On Mr Mamba to win in $1-million North America Cup
CAMPBELLVILLE — James MacDonald’s hunch paid off big time Saturday night. After guiding both Odds…
June 14 2026 03:00 AM
Rod Brind’Amour’s Hurricanes 60 minutes from a Cup, with Vegas still daring a Game 7
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The narrative for the Hurricanes entering the playoffs was whether they…
June 14 2026 03:00 AM
Yankees shortstop Caballero watches Panama team train for World Cup near Toronto
TORONTO — A soccer ball had a home at Jose Caballero’s stall in the New…
June 14 2026 02:45 AM
Brazil-Morocco, Qatar-Switzerland and Scotland-Haiti games highlight Saturday World Cup action
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Brazil and Morocco face off at the MetLife Stadium in…
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