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June 16 2026 03:30 PM
Independent review of Kelowna pediatric unit closure backs up staff complaints
"Interior Health has been warned for years, but concerns were not acted on quickly enough, trust with frontline healthcare workers collapsed, and children and families paid the price."
Whooping cough cases rise in Interior Health as vaccine rates fall
“The most effective way to protect your family and prevent further spread of pertussis is through immunization."
Kelowna high school student wins biggest scholarship in Canada
“I am deeply grateful for this opportunity, as the scholarship will allow me to not only focus on my studies, but to also dedicate time to the things that truly matter to me."
New $2.3B federal AI strategy looks to close ‘adoption gap,’ build public trust
OTTAWA — Ottawa wants to increase Canadians’ use of artificial intelligence — and it plans to do so through free…
Hezbollah rejects latest ceasefire agreement as Israeli strikes kill 4 in Lebanon
BEIRUT (AP) — Hezbollah on Thursday rejected the latest ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Lebanese government, and the militant…
Runners to race through millions of cubic feet of foam at Vernon beach
"We get kids, families, groups of friends, moms, dads, hardcore athletes.”
iN PHOTOS: Iridescent hummingbirds brighten backyards in Thompson-Okanagan
These tiny, brilliantly coloured birds are masters at hovering and are the only bird species that can fly backwards.
UPDATE: Evacuation order due to wildfire in Kalamoir Park in West Kelowna
Central Okanagan Emergency Operations had several streets in Lakeview Heights and Casa Loma under a tactical evacuation, but now that area is on an evacuation order.
iN PHOTOS: Thompson River valley a mecca for recreation, historical sites and scenic wonders
The Thompson River valley was shaped by glaciation and ancient glacial lakes during the last ice age.
iN NUMBERS: Specialist waitlists worsen impacting patients and doctors
"Action is required now to support our specialists, otherwise, they will leave or find other work.”
Cops inspected 400 trucks in Kamloops handing out dozens of tickets
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Officers were especially focused on cargo securement and tampering with electronic logging devices.
Vernon man killed in rollover on Westside Road
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Two passengers were seriously injured in the rollover.
How this fruit stand took advantage of the Okanagan Rail Trail
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"They would come up to us saying that this would be a really good idea if we could connect it."
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.
Wildfire forces evacuation of hundreds of homes in West Kelowna, B.C.
WEST KELOWNA — Hundreds of residents of two West Kelowna, B.C., neighbourhoods have been ordered to evacuate their homes ahead of a fast-moving wildfire burning near Okanagan Lake. The emergency management centre for the Central Okanagan says 357 properties that...
Cops inspected 400 trucks in Kamloops handing out dozens of tickets
Officers were especially focused on cargo securement and tampering with electronic logging devices.
Police in B.C. seize multiple kilograms of illicit drugs in multi-month operation
SURREY — Organized crime investigators in British Columbia say a multi-month effort against a drug-trafficking operation has yielded the discovery of multiple kilograms of illicit drugs in Metro Vancouver.Police say the investigation began last October against the group that's suspected...
June 16 2026 02:18 PM
iN DISCUSSION: World Cup tough sell in hockey country
"Somehow the hype is missing me. How about you?"
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."
Wildfire forces evacuation of hundreds of homes in West Kelowna, B.C.
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WEST KELOWNA — Hundreds of residents of two West Kelowna, B.C., neighbourhoods have been ordered…
B.C. must learn from Site C dam before starting new projects, says environmentalist
VICTORIA — An environmental group is condemning plans by the British Columbia government to consider…
June 16 2026 03:47 PM
Minister says ‘lost Canadians’ must prove link to Canada in each generation
OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Lena Diab says having a Canadian ancestor does not guarantee someone…
June 16 2026 03:46 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: 6:44…
June 16 2026 03:46 PM
Wildfire forces evacuation of hundreds of homes in West Kelowna, B.C.
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WEST KELOWNA — Hundreds of residents of two West Kelowna, B.C., neighbourhoods have been ordered…
June 16 2026 03:47 PM
Authorities say they’ve disrupted planned drone, gun attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show
WASHINGTON (AP) — Law enforcement officials disrupted a planned attack targeting President Donald Trump’s UFC…
June 16 2026 03:45 PM
Oklahoma begins choosing a new US senator and governor in crowded primary
Oklahoma’s primary elections on Tuesday put open races for U.S. Senate and governor on the…
June 16 2026 03:45 PM
US official says Iran knew team would have to leave the country shortly after World Cup match
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is pushing back on complaints from Iran’s national team that…
Small town rodeo parade cancelled amid backlash over rejected pro-Alberta float
Alberta’s heated debate over whether it should stay in Canada has led to harassment, threats…
Carney talks China EVs with Trump at G7 summit, announces Russia sanctions
ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS — Prime Minister Mark Carney appeared to pitch U.S. President Donald Trump on Canada’s…
Authorities say they’ve disrupted planned drone, gun attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show
WASHINGTON (AP) — Law enforcement officials disrupted a planned attack targeting President Donald Trump’s UFC…
Tradition Gone: ‘Hockey Night in Canada’ NHL broadcasts won’t return to CBC next fall
TORONTO — “Hockey Night in Canada,” a program featuring National Hockey League games that has…
June 16 2026 03:46 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: 6:44…
June 16 2026 03:45 PM
Fleet dominate PWHL awards, with Frankel winning Billie Jean King MVP and goalie of the year honors
DETROIT (AP) — The Boston Fleet dominated the PWHL awards on Tuesday night, led by…
June 16 2026 03:45 PM
US official says Iran knew team would have to leave the country shortly after World Cup match
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is pushing back on complaints from Iran’s national team that…
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