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June 16 2026 01:38 PM
UPDATE: Crews fighting wildfire near Kalamoir Park in West Kelowna
Tactical evacuations are underway in Lakeview Heights and Casa Loma.
iN NUMBERS: Gender pay gap closing slowly in B.C.
Which industry would you guess has improved the most when it comes to the gender pay gap?
Israel kills 11 in Lebanon, a day after Trump said Israel and Hezbollah will de-escalate
BEIRUT (AP) — Israeli drone strikes on southern Lebanon on Tuesday killed 11 people, including a man along with his…
Former Penticton massage therapist convicted on 12 counts of sexual assault
He'd told numerous patients he was a devout Christian.
Carney says national unity council will study surge in antisemitism
OTTAWA — The new national unity council will assess what is driving antisemitism in Canada and improve research and data…
May another warm, dry month in Okanagan, Kamloops
The lack of rain in May didn't help to alleviate drought conditions.
Food Banks Canada says employment insurance doesn’t serve modern workforce
Canada’s employment insurance system no longer serves the broader workforce as more people take up gig work or part-time jobs,…
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."
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.”
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
According to the BC environment ministry, it's an "agricultural by-product" that should've been taken to the landfill.
Wildfire prompts hurried evacuations in West Kelowna, B.C.
WEST KELOWNA — Residents of two West Kelowna, B.C., neighbourhoods are being rushed out of their homes ahead of a fast-moving wildfire burning near Okanagan Lake. The emergency management centre for the Central Okanangan says tactical evacuations were underway for...
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 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."
Wildfire prompts hurried evacuations in West Kelowna, B.C.
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WEST KELOWNA — Residents of two West Kelowna, B.C., neighbourhoods are being rushed out of…
B.C. safety agency looking into waterpark incident that sent 12 students to hospital
CHILLIWACK — British Columbia’s workplace safety agency says it is investigating after 12 students were…
June 16 2026 02:02 PM
Black groups say Montreal police racism allegations deserve public inquiry
MONTREAL — A coalition of Black community groups has joined calls for an independent public…
June 16 2026 02:02 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: 4:45…
June 16 2026 02:02 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 02:05 PM
The top photos of the day by AP photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top…
June 16 2026 02:00 PM
White House talking points claim victories in initial Iran deal but often don’t meet reality
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House has informed supporters that President Donald Trump has accomplished…
June 16 2026 01:52 PM
Trump goes after Netanyahu as he pursues deal with Iran, putting their friendship to the test
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told President Donald Trump last year that he was the…
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…
Liberal government tables new First Nations drinking water legislation
OTTAWA — New legislation tabled by the government on Tuesday will create a legislative framework…
Jacob Hoggard needs professional supervision, board said in denying full parole
The Parole Board of Canada rejected Jacob Hoggard’s bid for full parole this month because…
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 the UFC cage-fighting show…
June 16 2026 02:02 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: 4:45…
June 16 2026 02:01 PM
Ghana midfielder Partey loses bid to enter Canada for World Cup match in Toronto
OTTAWA — A Federal Court judge has dismissed Thomas Partey’s bid for emergency relief after…
June 16 2026 02:01 PM
Senegal takes on World Cup favorite France, and other Tuesday game highlights, in photos
Senegal faces two-time champion France, one of the World Cup favorites, on Tuesday in New…
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June 14 2026 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: A dog and his emotional support stuffie
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June 13 2026 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: Dad got a mullet, daughter couldn’t handle it
The reaction to dad's 80s throwback hairstyle has created some feelings.