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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.
Okanagan man has surprise encounter with grizzly bear
“He was lying there staring at me.”
Cheers as World Cup party begins, jeers as lightning forces Toronto fans to evacuate
The biggest FIFA World Cup in history officially kicked off Thursday, as the Canadian host cities prepared for matches, cultural…
Aussies, Kiwis converge on B.C. for World Cup, bringing super fandom from Down Under
VANCOUVER — Wherever they are in the world, sports fans Lachlan Carter and younger brother Bailey know how to find…
Carney announces national food security strategy meant to expand choice, lower prices
iNhome
OTTAWA — The Liberal government has announced a national food security strategy aimed at giving Canadians more access to locally…
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.
‘In our blood’: Canada’s booming Latin American community warms up for World Cup
VANCOUVER — When Ramon Pelayo moved to Canada from Mexico about eight years ago, he had no idea he’d end…
‘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 10:01 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 09:31 AM
Canada cracking down on asylum claims from St-Pierre and Miquelon ferry to Nfld.
OTTAWA — The federal government says it is cracking down on what it calls a…
June 15 2026 09:30 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: 12:05…
June 15 2026 10:00 AM
The Latest: G7 leaders likely to discuss Iran and Ukraine at summit in France
World leaders are gathering in a French spa town Monday for a summit of the…
June 15 2026 10:00 AM
Don’t expect a repeat. UFC boss Dana White says ‘never again’ to another White House fight night
WASHINGTON (AP) — By the time Justin Gaethje pummeled his bloodied foe to a pulp…
June 15 2026 09:58 AM
Interim US-Iran peace deal sparks anger among Israelis, who lash out at Netanyahu
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israelis from across the political spectrum reacted angrily Monday to the news…
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…
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…
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 10:00 AM
Don’t expect a repeat. UFC boss Dana White says ‘never again’ to another White House fight night
WASHINGTON (AP) — By the time Justin Gaethje pummeled his bloodied foe to a pulp…
June 15 2026 09:45 AM
Spain at a Tennessee boarding school, Iraq in a rural West Virginia town: Where World Cup teams live
In the shadow of Tennessee’s Signal and Lookout mountains, 8-year-old Beckham has been balancing on…
June 15 2026 09:34 AM
Knicks’ long-awaited championship brings ‘camaraderie and craziness’ to NYC. Fans hope it continues
NEW YORK (AP) — In the final moments before the Knicks ended their 53-year NBA…
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